So if tha prevailing sentiment here is 'fukk tha hood, i gotta think about myself first'

[Black Steph Curry]

Which there's nothing inherently wrong with tht mindset, every animal on an instinctive level is about self preservation first and foremost and humans are no exception, but my question is with tht much being true why is it so popular here to posture up and clown black celebrities like for example, for being on tha individualistic tip? Tha way i see it tha majority here and in general would move tha same way if they were in his shoes. Or hell even a jay z who does give back but ppl will criticize for petty shyt like being scared to go back to his hood. Hell you can take it beyond tha forum and point out when ice cube was in tha 90s criticizing 'sellout nikkas' for moving out tha hood and not comin back. Fast forward to present day, when was tha last time cube was in Crenshaw on some regular shyt?

My point is ain't nothing wrong with being on tha me first tip, after all no one owes anything to anybody, but alot of nikkas need to be real with themselves and realize you can't have it both ways. Can't grandstand and criticize others for not doing things on your behalf tht you wouldn't do yourself for others. And tht goes beyond this forum.

 

[75 Others]

Ya'll remember the show Blind Date, shyt was piff

 

[Solo ✧✦✧]

I don't criticize any celebrity for not doing something I wouldn't do. I even find it corny when internet lames call street dudes p*ssy for not hunting down and killing certain people (Zimmerman for example)

I can admit I would only look out for myself and people I'm close with if I were a celebrity figure

 

[horizon]

Tlr is full of nothing but soft hearted bandwagon hopping pussies

 

[Black Steph Curry]

I don't criticize any celebrity for not doing something I wouldn't do. I even find it corny when internet lames call street dudes p*ssy for not hunting down and killing certain people (Zimmerman for example)

I can admit I would only look out for myself and people I'm close with if I were a celebrity figure

Thts good. And thts all i ask for nikkas to do is live their truth.

Ppl here like to posture but when you think about it truly living for your people is a hard, often times thankless ordeal tht may result in your early death, very few can walk tht path. Thts why it irks me when ppl criticize others for not walking tht path on their behalf, knowing if their name was called they wouldn't step up.

 

[Ya' Cousin Cleon]

people just like to hear theyself talk

 

[The Fade]

True. A lot of rappers said the same thing regarding jealousy and envy. Once They got put on they knew what time it was. You are on borrowed time

 

[Creflo ½ Dollar]

Everyman should only focus on him and his family.

Nobody is obligated to do anything for anybody.

I always felt this way and always will.

 

[Amestafuu (Emeritus)]

if you feel that way then you lack community spirit and those aren't really your people. i'm not sure who else is supposed to come save us if we don't value ourselves.

that's some wack shyt. you don't have to save everybody but you also shouldn't cast them away and forget about them.

 

[Black Steph Curry]

Everyman should only focus on him and his family.

Nobody is obligated to do anything for anybody.

I always felt this way and always will.

Thts fair.

if you feel that way then you lack community spirit and those aren't really your people. i'm not sure who else is supposed to come save us if we don't value ourselves.

that's some wack shyt. you don't have to save everybody but you also shouldn't cast them away and forget about them.

I just want ppl to be honest about where they stand.

 

[Ya' Cousin Cleon]

THEY DON'T VALUE BEING BLACK THEY DONT VALUE OUR LEGACY

if you feel that way then you lack community spirit and those aren't really your people. i'm not sure who else is supposed to come save us if we don't value ourselves.

that's some wack shyt. you don't have to save everybody but you also shouldn't cast them away and forget about them.

 

[xXOGLEGENDXx]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with looking out for yourself. The problem comes when looking out for yourself involves 1 of 2 things.

1. If it's at the expense/detriment of your people
2. If you are using your people/the hood for business/credibility

If you are not doing either of those things then get your money.

 

[Easy-E]

The coli (maybe just the LR) just isn't it in terms of dialogue for improvment of black life.

fukk the hood, it's all our fault, etc, etc.

 

[King Poetic]

Everyman should only focus on him and his family.

Nobody is obligated to do anything for anybody.

I always felt this way and always will.

Factz

Nobody never mentioned the fact JayZ rap about nikkas not killing George Zimmerman out here in the street, like he going to be the one to put money on your books or give your family lifetime checks for killing that clown...

U take care of your immediately family and look out for your people that will do the same for u

 

[Splakavellie504]

The hood is always looking for a savior. Its only so much one man can do. That person can't save or please everybody. Also everyone doesn't want to be saved. All it takes is one hater to fukk up everything. Get yours and get the fukk out, especially if you have a family to provide for. People speaking that c00n shyt either never grew up in a hood or that same leech ass person that always looking for a person to carry them. Most people at your funeral wearing your shirts and crying wont even check on your people once you are put in the ground. Give help to those in the hood that really want out. fukk the rest.