Rapper Dee-1 ask rappers not to rap songs about killing at Gilliefest (out of bounds or appropriate?)

[valet]

What do yall think?

 

[Micky Mikey]

Its absurd that this would even be controversial. Rappers shouldn't glorifying killing people period.

 

[2 one 3]

It’s sad it’s got to be said

 

[Brolic]

what are they gonna rap about?

 

[Rell]

So it's fine to rap about violence and killing unless someone you know (who also raps about violence and killing) loses a family member to said violence and killing?

 

[Wig Twistin Season]

I agree with the message, but I question the authenticity and timing of the messenger. Gillie has a mouth and can say those words about his fest if that’s what he desires. This kinda comes off as brown nosing and opportunistic. Like look at me and my conscious music. Not feeling that. If I’m wrong, my bad, but this and the emotions expressed seem contrived and performative.

 

[Peauxboy]

what are they gonna rap about?

I agree with the message, but I question the authenticity and timing of the messenger. Gillie has a mouth and can say those words about his fest if that’s what he desires. This kinda comes off as brown nosing and opportunistic. Like look at me and my conscious music. Not feeling that. If I’m wrong, my bad, but this and the emotions expressed seem contrived and performative.

Exactly. Breh knows what he doing.


Let’s see y’all do it without gun bars

 

[Son Goku]

If rapping about certain topics is off limits, why even have rappers at Gilliefest at all?

 

[A Pimp Named Slickback]

what are they gonna rap about?

Listen to Dee-1's music and you'll see


I better not see any Dee-1 hate in this thread either

My negs are reheating

 

[The Prince of All Saiyans]

Who and at what fest?

 

[A Pimp Named Slickback]

I agree with the message, but I question the authenticity and timing of the messenger. Gillie has a mouth and can say those words about his fest if that’s what he desires. This kinda comes off as brown nosing and opportunistic. Like look at me and my conscious music. Not feeling that. If I’m wrong, my bad, but this and the emotions expressed seem contrived and performative.

Dee-1 is the best rappers out. And he makes the most valuable type of music in the world

Dig in the crates and you will find gold

 

[cheek100]

Way overdue hope the artists listen.
Brave dude.

 

[pawdalaw]

it is called Gillie fest...

 

[King Poetic]

So wait till the event is over and then u can get back onto killing the ops and scooping up dudes dead mama and granny… oh ok

FOH

 

[Matt504]

I agree with the message, but I question the authenticity and timing of the messenger. Gillie has a mouth and can say those words about his fest if that’s what he desires. This kinda comes off as brown nosing and opportunistic. Like look at me and my conscious music. Not feeling that. If I’m wrong, my bad, but this and the emotions expressed seem contrived and performative.

I'm familiar with Dee-1, he's from my city, I've followed him over the years and I have to agree with your analysis unfortunately. I won't focus too much more of my attention on Dee-1's intentions for saying what he said but I think there's a value in it being said.