WHY is rap not as hardcore as the rap in the 90's?

Answer 1

That's what happens when corporate America/capitalism take over. It's more about making money with a catchy hook and beat than it is about putting a message out there. Old School rap was about empowering the people. Sadly it seems that the ol' mighty dollar has changed what rappers put out.

Answer 2

because back then people where less woried about drugs and **** it was like the parents knew they couldnt stop their children but now our parents were those wild kids back then and you could say they know every trick in the book so they can have more control over the youth which means if the rap was hardcore they would file complaints and prevent thier children from buying it

Answer 3

because essentially there's nothing really for kids to rebel against these days. most rap these days is all about women and jewellry and cars and stuff.

back in the 90s, rap was actually about current events and political issues, that kept it real.

Answer 4

You don't need to hang out on the street if you can get into a good nightclub. Many rap listeners are making these guys rich. These guys are becoming businessmen instead of street punks.

Answer 5

rap in the 90's talked about real ish now they just talk about money hoes and b*tches.im black and i love old school hip hop nd rap but i hate the new stuff. r&b is still good tho

Answer 6

Back in the 90s, is when you had real "Hip-Hop Rap." Many artists actually talked about their lifestyles, unlike the many non-realities rappers talk about today. In today's rap songs all you hear is about ice, women, and beefin. I mean what's the big deal? No one wants to hear about your jewelry, your women, and your own beef. If others don't have that ice, or women, Who cares? Talk about real stuff, in which people can really relate to.

Public Enemy said "Fight the Power," *but I think that was earlier than the 90s* and when they wrote that song, it was major problems going on, and they talked about real ish, and unlike today people are so focused on materialistic things, they overlook the issues in the world to talk about, focus on themselves. Rap was all about talking about issues and life.

With tupac he touched on many powerful issues, with girls at a young age having babies with "Brenda's Got A Baby." He even told his mom he appreciated her, with "Dear Mama." That was real stuff.

Answer 7

cos after major rappers were killed namely tupac n biggie, everyone started trying to be politically correct.which is all bull ****.if u want hardcore aussie rap check out www.myspace.com/bigdaveemcee

Answer 8

rap in the 90's was real, now these fags talk **** about each other and dont do anything, because there scared, biggie and pac got shot for talking about each other in songs that sold millions, now when jayz talks about nas, jayz's mom tells him he needs to stop, now thats hardcore...........

Answer 9

For those wanting real rap....try the underground scene....much better

Answer 10

because more mainstream rap makes the big bucks and that's really what it's all about for the big record labels.