and i've been just as critical of his *audience* as i have his work.

BUT, in my opinion, it is in the best interest of black folk that he continue to be successful. simply put, he gets niggas work.

so, i have taken a vow of silence on his awful movies. i ain't got shit to about say about his flicks anymore. well, nothing negative. i've seen them all and rated them "bad" to "shitty."

you know what, man? do your thing. i ain't gonna be put in the position of defending a nigga whose artistic talents i think are poor at best. i think he's an important and welcome figure in black entertainment, from an economic standpoint. his material just sucks.