Read: Jay-Z and Rap as Capitalism

Recently, Leigh Owens  of the Huffington Post published an article about the shifting morals and ideals of the Hip Hop elite. Owens mentions Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj as 2 artists that represent the excess that is possible with rap as entertainment, but points out that the communities that raised them are quickly neglected and mocked once success has been reached. Owens brings up several good points about how groups that once spoke about struggle and uplifting communities has now shifted to party anthems and greed. I would love to hear peoples thoughts on this, as it applies heavily to the "Occupy Wall Street" generation and the celebration of wealth and elitism. Read it Here via HuffPost

Russell Simmons even chimed in with thoughts on Jigga Man. Read more after the jump:


Russell Simmons article on GlobalGrind  -- "Jay-Z is right 99 times, but this ain't one"