The Corruption of America’s Children

One of the areas in the spotlight was hip-hop. Russell Simmons and Damon Dash were interviewed briefly to explain the guns, drug and sex references in their artist’s music. It was pretty funny. They couldn’t explain it. Everything on the show was spliced and mixed to accent every point that Bill O’Reilly tried to make.. which you would expect.

Russell Simmons looked slightly embarrassed, knowing that he didn’t have the politically correct answer to the question of rap music’s ability to teach and uplift youth mired in poverty. And Dame Dash was squirming in his seat, twisting his lips up and getting mad heated over the line of questioning. He almost screamed on old Bill when he said that 90% of rap music is filled with negative influences, but held himself under control. Russell and Damon both asked Bill O’Reilly, sitting there in his suit, who probably has never been to the hood in his life, and asked him.. “Are YOU really concerned about kids in poverty?” Basically, questioning his motives.  Read more...