and 2. it is telling also in a way

what do I mean?

the idea that 30+ years on folks with today's perspectives when faced with activities/views from back then would react differently (negatively)

that is VERY today as a thing

back then, that was actually applauded as a "view into reality" (and in a lot of ways it was)

also, it was applauded because Too Short was doing something beyond pimp/mack/game tales

would it be received differently by a different group of folks?

of course

but its kinda like looking at pictures of sharecroppers and saying they should have had better lotion.

context is important