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"Kweli on Proof and OKP's constant hating (myspace swipe)"


  

          

Saw this on Kweli's myspace blog:

2006 is becoming the year that hip hop realizes its mortality. It
used to be like a superhero, with crossing over and selling out as its
kryptonite, but it's not that simple and romantic anymore.
Superheroes don't die, and hip hop has always been too fresh and new
to be affected by the rest of the world.. Sadly the almost back to
back deaths of hip hop icons like JDilla, Professor X and Proof have
me reeling. I am overwhelmed, I can't keep up. Rest in peace Proof,
and my heart goes out to everyone in Detroit hip hop.

I'm in cincinatti right now, working with Hi Tek, and we are coming
with some exciting things. We don't have enough songs for a
Reflection album yet, but Tone did 3 joints on the Beautiful Struggle
album, and he'll probably do more on eardrum. Shout out to everyone
at Pratt and at GW university, I had a great time this weekend... I
got shows in NY coming up, so I am looking foward to see how some of
the new songs work on the crowd..

I am getting ready to tour with the
Roots, which is always a challenge because of how tight they are..
I've got to figure out what I can do to make my show memorable..Black
Thought is the ultimate MC, and every night I'm going to have to keep
the stage hot enough for them to come out..I love it though, touring
with the Roots taught me how to perfrom, especially on the OkayPlayer
tour..and speaking of Okay Player..

I gotta address this..I'm new to blogs and websites and all this
computer stuff, and one reason is because of a bad experience I had in
a chat room on OKP years ago(I haven't been in a chat room since). I
hate the idea of people who are or could be annonymous passing
judgement on you and being mean spirited just because you try to share
your music with the world.. People say that the industry doesn't give
artists like myself enough props, but the real hate always comes from
so called fans who visit this site slash community.

A fan suggested recently that I visit the OKP boards and show some love to the fans,
because they really support me. I said cool, she's right, I can't not
go on there because of something some asshole said 6 years ago, lemme
check it out. The first thing I see is M1's album is terrible. The
person who wrote this bullshit and everyone like them should be
ashamed of themselves. They spend a lot of energy talking about why
they didn't like it, and why does OKP support this artist.. Then
someone else mentions how me how the music me and mos def are making
now is doo doo on a stick, if i got the quote right..and you know
what, y'all can miss me with all that shit. I do this for a living,
like for real, not pretend over the internet. I really get on stage
and travel and go to the studio and buy albums and pay producers and
start labels, on top of raising my family and trynta be active in the
community. Sometimes the artist on OKP don't get the respect that
they give the fans. I haven't heard M1's entire album, but I'm down
by law, and I now music well enough to know that it CAN'T be
terrible.. That's not because he's family, it's because I study the
game, and I know what he brings to the table.

Personally, I like the first dead prez album more than the second, but to fix my mouth to say
it's terrible would be a travesty. I'm sure stic and M like their
second album better, that's how it usually goes. There is nothing
constructive about the criticism. M1 has given his heart soul flesh
blood and art to OUR people. He doesn't deserve this hate, you
asshole. What have you done? Who are you? Where's your album, your
double time flows? Oh, no one knows who you are, so shut the fuck up.
If we can't even get constructive criticism on a site supposedly
representing us, why would we wanna be involved..With that said, Dan
and everybody at OKP do a helluva job..When I participate, it's
because of how hard they work. But just before y'all get all
opinionated, remember that m1 is not an idea, he is a person, who has
given everything he can to make our lives and music better.

But y'all wanna shit on him. The way I feel, nobody writing that stuff can
outrap m1, so they just jealous. Mtulu, congrats on the sucess of
your project..I will listen to it and tell you in person how I feel.
I love that the people of NY demanded your record be added to the
playlist. You said turn off the radio, and they came to you, thats
beautiful.

Sorry in advance if I come off bitter or arrogant. I just seen Proof
got shot, and heard someone talking about getting his album because of
it. You have artist who are alive trynta make a difference, and they
get taken for granted..It upsets me sometimes, but we keep pushing..
one love, thanks for letting me vent..Kweli

  

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Kweli on Proof and OKP's constant hating (myspace swipe) [View all] , FunkedUp, Wed Apr-12-06 09:55 PM
 
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how long till someone hates on this Kweli statement?
Apr 12th 2006
1
2 seconds if you post it in GD.
Apr 13th 2006
24
that was good...
Apr 12th 2006
2
yo is it really that much different on spitkicker?
Apr 12th 2006
3
RE: Kweli on Proof and OKP's constant hating (myspace swipe)
Apr 13th 2006
4
RE: Kweli on Proof and OKP's constant hating (myspace swipe)
Apr 14th 2006
105
fuck it, ill do the hating
Apr 13th 2006
5
i don't think he has a problem with constructive criticism
Apr 13th 2006
7
Dear Kweli...
Apr 13th 2006
6
WHAT HAPPENED TO RESPECT.
Apr 13th 2006
8
he's mostly right, but shouldn't be so mad about it
Apr 13th 2006
9
RE: so Kweli must be a psychic.....
Apr 13th 2006
27
      RE: so Kweli must be a psychic.....
Apr 16th 2006
121
What happened in the Chatroom?
Apr 13th 2006
10
hopefully it wasn't OKchat....
Apr 13th 2006
25
Seems like Kweli only pays attention to the "haters" on this site....
Apr 13th 2006
11
RE: Seems like Kweli only pays attention to the "haters" on this site......
Apr 13th 2006
12
RE: Seems like Kweli only pays attention to the "haters" on this site......
Apr 13th 2006
13
Of course there's people here who love his work
Apr 16th 2006
127
well allow me to retort (c) sam jackson
Apr 13th 2006
14
word
Apr 13th 2006
16
double word
Apr 14th 2006
37
triple
Apr 14th 2006
46
Constructive criticism isn't sugarcoating.
Apr 16th 2006
128
dayum Lazy.
Apr 14th 2006
42
hey i'm calling this one exactly how i see it. i'm sorry but
Apr 14th 2006
44
I agree with some of what u said, but I ain't read it all lol
Apr 14th 2006
62
ha ha it's ok it's me so u can trust i'm on point lol
Apr 14th 2006
84
good shit Lay...
Apr 16th 2006
137
People have to...
Apr 13th 2006
15
dude made a song about police killing people but he
Apr 13th 2006
17
      Huh? were you trying to make sense?
Apr 13th 2006
31
           shut the fuck up. i made a ridiculous statement to show how
Apr 14th 2006
43
                Uh, no, you shut the fuck up little pussy.
Apr 14th 2006
80
                     oooooh i guess u told me, joe....
Apr 14th 2006
81
                          ok dumbass
Apr 14th 2006
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                          damn i missed this . my line provoked thought, i'm truly
Apr 14th 2006
99
                          oh ya, ok sean the bamma
Apr 14th 2006
88
                               uhhh. your social security number it 648-98-9475!!!!! but
Apr 14th 2006
89
                                    See, even that lame joke went flat!!
Apr 15th 2006
111
                                         RE: See, even that lame joke went flat!!
Apr 15th 2006
112
                                         both at fault? negro ain't nobody asked u nothin. i
Apr 15th 2006
115
                                         ok dude, i have seen and read this reply. and u have the last word
Apr 15th 2006
113
RE: Kweli on Proof and OKP's constant hating (myspace swipe)
Apr 13th 2006
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RE: Kweli on Proof and OKP's constant hating (myspace swipe)
Apr 13th 2006
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      no he IS an ok artist
Apr 13th 2006
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      Kweli rant (if one can call it such a thing)
Apr 16th 2006
134
      lol
Apr 13th 2006
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he needs to take the blinders off
Apr 13th 2006
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RE: he needs to take the blinders off
Apr 13th 2006
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RE: he needs to take the blinders off
Apr 13th 2006
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RE: so is kweli psychic.....
Apr 13th 2006
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      RE: so is kweli psychic.....
Apr 13th 2006
29
Right About Now
Apr 13th 2006
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RE: why should I be more constructive...
Apr 13th 2006
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      come on man...
Apr 13th 2006
33
      go fuck yourself
Apr 15th 2006
117
           oh gotdamn lol ha ha
Apr 16th 2006
129
i think he's in a crappy state cos of Dilla's and now Proof's death
Apr 16th 2006
123
On the real...
Apr 13th 2006
34
i think kweli is right on point....
Apr 13th 2006
35
His other fans must think we suck.. : (
Apr 13th 2006
36
OKP IS NOT A HOMOGENOUS COMMUNITY
Apr 14th 2006
38
lol wait... he aint even heard m1s full album?
Apr 14th 2006
39
and there you have it.
Apr 14th 2006
40
Would Kweli sell more albums if he cow-towed it to the OKP Message Board...
Apr 14th 2006
41
      'cow-tow'? well go ask common. that negro got his 1st
Apr 14th 2006
45
           Com went gold cos of kanye, not OKP
Apr 14th 2006
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                I don't think he is talkin' about that album
Apr 14th 2006
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                *sigh* why do i even bother lol
Apr 14th 2006
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                HA!
Apr 14th 2006
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Grown ass man actin like he's 12....
Apr 14th 2006
47
...
Apr 14th 2006
50
talib hasnt been relevant since black star
Apr 14th 2006
48
RE: talib hasnt been relevant since black star
Apr 14th 2006
51
*hugs all okayartists*
Apr 14th 2006
53
I blame free downloads
Apr 16th 2006
130
lol@an artist acting like he is the only one that needs to like his musi...
Apr 14th 2006
54
shut ur ol' punk ass GD posting ass up
Apr 14th 2006
56
      nigga shut up before i vote you off the island
Apr 14th 2006
57
all i have to say is
Apr 14th 2006
66
"Wrong, wrong!" (c) Charlie Murphy
Apr 14th 2006
91
Shut the fuck up while you still have the ovaries...
Apr 19th 2006
144
but on the real is Lindsey Lohan as upset about the shit she be gettin?
Apr 14th 2006
52
If I dont like it, I dont Like it, That don't mean that I'm Hatin
Apr 14th 2006
55
we got lupe now, we dont need talib no more anyways
Apr 14th 2006
58
RE: we got lupe now, we dont need talib no more anyways
Apr 14th 2006
60
the fact that lupe feet aint even wet and he ALREADY better than
Apr 14th 2006
64
no one likes lupe but okp and reebok
Apr 14th 2006
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      lol, you're joking right?
Apr 14th 2006
69
      she has to be
Apr 14th 2006
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      werd
Apr 14th 2006
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      it's ok she's from NY......a lil midwest hate is healthy for them
Apr 14th 2006
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he shouldnt be laughin right now
Apr 14th 2006
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Crap?..
Apr 14th 2006
74
      my guess is you didnt listen to him in the rawkus days
Apr 14th 2006
75
      dude i know cats that was straight PISSED after BS. i mean even
Apr 14th 2006
90
^^^like this negro right here^^^ guess why i bought his album?
Apr 14th 2006
85
Lupe. I don't get his hype. Sound like 'round the way emcee to me.
Apr 17th 2006
142
This is sad:
Apr 14th 2006
59
The internet is a tool for ANYONE to voice their opinions...
Apr 14th 2006
63
WHOAAA!!....so wtf is wrong with what he said though!?
Apr 14th 2006
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RE: WHOAAA!!....so wtf is wrong with what he said though!?
Apr 14th 2006
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LMFAO!! ...Oh, I forgot. I can't have opinions, but of course Kweli can...
Apr 14th 2006
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I personally think sunchild needs to check what she
Apr 14th 2006
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      stfu
Apr 14th 2006
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      Shut THEEE fuck up.
Apr 16th 2006
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RE: Kweli on Proof and OKP's constant hating (myspace swipe)
Apr 14th 2006
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lol @ kwe talking shit about okayplayer
Apr 14th 2006
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RE: lol @ kwe talking shit about okayplayer
Apr 14th 2006
82
respect due, but cats like Kweli are just as guilty as everyone else
Apr 14th 2006
92
RE: respect due, but cats like Kweli are just as guilty as everyone else
Apr 14th 2006
93
      okp's rode hard for kanye....till he blew up lol.THEN the hate
Apr 14th 2006
95
      As far as I know 'Ye aint ever been on this board...
Apr 15th 2006
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      RE: As far as I know 'Ye aint ever been on this board...
Apr 17th 2006
141
      of course artists really want our support. what i'm saying is
Apr 16th 2006
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fuck all of you guys
Apr 14th 2006
94
i feel you man
Apr 14th 2006
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snnnt snnnttttkkk kkrrrrt BWAHAHAHAHAAHA!!!
Apr 14th 2006
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perfect example?
Apr 19th 2006
147
and if Kwe can't appreciate all the praise that IS given to him, what?
Apr 16th 2006
125
      RE: and if Kwe can't appreciate all the praise that IS given to him, wha...
Apr 19th 2006
146
Senstive thugs, they all need hugs
Apr 14th 2006
98
was kweli this mad while we were all praising RE and diggin
Apr 14th 2006
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ok you people is full of sh#t
Apr 14th 2006
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      i was going to make a serious reply to you
Apr 14th 2006
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RE: Kweli on Proof and OKP's constant hating (myspace swipe)
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RE: Kweli on Proof and OKP's constant hating (myspace swipe)
Apr 14th 2006
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Grid luv
Apr 14th 2006
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Not that he'll read this but...
Apr 14th 2006
108
Listened to 'Ms. Hill' again...
Apr 15th 2006
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And... you're never gonna duplicate that feelin you got after you played
Apr 15th 2006
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lol@no album is bad
Apr 15th 2006
114
It's like you gotta be disrespected
Apr 15th 2006
118
RE: Kweli on Proof and OKP's constant hating (myspace swipe)
Apr 15th 2006
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RE: Kweli on Proof and OKP's constant hating (myspace swipe)
Apr 15th 2006
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wow. who the FUCK does he think HE is talkn smack about US?
Apr 16th 2006
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So what?
Apr 16th 2006
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Damn. I just realized the *SHE* He's talking about is *ME.*
Apr 16th 2006
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ayo no disrespect...but are u serious?
Apr 17th 2006
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      I'm dead fuckin serious. I talk to him on a DAILY thru myspace.
Apr 19th 2006
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           i'm talking about u worried about us running him off..okay artists
Apr 19th 2006
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                RE: people feel like kweli is slighting us. and there is a reason for t...
Apr 20th 2006
150
He is being sensitive, all of this is to be expected, but you have to ad...
Apr 16th 2006
133
RE: He is being sensitive, all of this is to be expected, but you have t...
Apr 16th 2006
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ok, supporting M1's new album outta respect is one thing
Apr 17th 2006
138
agreed %100.
Apr 16th 2006
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RE: agreed %100.
Apr 17th 2006
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      Concur in part, Dissent in part
Apr 18th 2006
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motherfucker...how could you say....
Apr 19th 2006
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