As another white guy livin outside Chicago, let me give you my 2 cents. You need to start lookin deeper than surface level. You get upset at statements Common (or other rappers) make, but instead of just getting mad at what he said, try to examine why he feels that way. It is fact that there is a history in this country of racism against black people based on their skin color alone. That's history. History does not go away. Also, you have no idea what that man has been through in his lifetime. Like Mpozi said, understand that you can never really understand what it is like to be black in Amerikkka. <P>Also consider this, why get mad if his statements don't pertain to you. If some one calls me gay (no offense to homosexuals, just making a point) I'm not going to get all mad, because I know I'm not gay. If someone talks about racist white people, I don't get mad (except for that I don't like 'em neither) cuz I know I'm not racist. Like Guiness talked about songs like "Horney Lil Devil" or "Fuck You and Your Heros", personally I like those songs (wasn't feelin "Cave Bitch", just cuz the beat tho). Instead of turning away from these artists, you really should examine them closer, because basicly they are trying to tell you (and everyone) why they feel angry, why they feel frustrated and it just may help you to understand your fellow human beings a little better.<P>But maybe the type of music that expands your mind just isn't for you, and that's OK, just stick to your No Limit collection and you'll be fine.<P>There are millions of stars, but there's only one Sun.<P>J-Sun - Professional Weed Smoker<BR>T.O.P.A. Chief Kneecap Shatterer<P>"Still pull the hoes most likely to succeed. Where that ni&&a J-(Sun)? Most likely smokin weed" - Tash<P>"Individuals who are never satisfied with the static standards set by the masses. The masses have always been lethargic. They have always opposed greatness for it is beyond them to even comprehend greatness" - 3rd Bass

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"Sometimes I contemplate moving to a warmer place, then the lake and skyline give me a warm embrace" © Common