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**thecat06** · 17th Jul 2012, 09:48 PM

Rapper Murs Kisses Another Man to Call Out Hip Hop Homophobes | Advocate.com

I will warn you though... the video contains a lot of cussing (shouldn't be a surprise with rap music). Also.. it has a graphic ending...(I don't want to spoil it)

British Lad · 18th Jul 2012, 10:45 AM

Holy Shit, this could be the trigger hair, if rapper are going to start anti-homophobia songs then that the hardest challenge over, homophobes will have now were to run really.

**Owen** · 18th Jul 2012, 12:08 PM

It makes me indescribably happy that there's a place in hip hop for a song about a tragic gay romance. And that's what I love about it the most: it's a tragic romance, that just happens to involve a gay couple. Sure, it talks about the unique issues that gay couples face--how could it not?--but at its core, it's not an after-school special, or a "very special episode" type of deal. And I quite like how he sampled Sarah Silverman's "It gets better" video.

Kidd · 18th Jul 2012, 12:32 PM

As much as I love rap and hip-hop and stuff, and I do, I just can't get behind this, but I commend him for it.

Dasc Crescent · 18th Jul 2012, 12:39 PM

I really don't like rap, but I'm very happy this has happened, I will support this dude to the ends of the earth, a song like this in that genre? that takes guts and a fair amount of stupidity :3
it really is awesome, I hope this message spreads!

**BudderMC** · 18th Jul 2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kidd

As much as I love rap and hip-hop and stuff, and I do, I just can't get behind this, but I commend him for it.

Pretty much this. I can't say I'm actually a fan of the finished product, but the intent is awesome.

ANightDude · 18th Jul 2012, 02:08 PM

Well that was a downer.

Aldrick · 18th Jul 2012, 03:35 PM

I have a wide taste in music, though as a general rule I'm not that huge of a fan of rap. I like some rap, but it depends on the song and the artist.

However, my feelings when it comes to this song are all positive. I think it was good and well done. It wasn't meant to be a happy or joyful song, it was a song about how hatred and bigotry destroys people and their happiness. It was a very strong message, and a brave message as well since it took a direct shot at religion. So, I have to give major kudos to Murs - very well done.

IrisM · 18th Jul 2012, 04:24 PM

It was brave of him to make that, and his message will be heard far and wide. It's time we put all of the homophobias and transphobias behind us.

Neutrality · 18th Jul 2012, 08:48 PM

Oh wow...a rap song just made me tear up...

timo · 19th Jul 2012, 07:19 AM

I sincerely dislike rap and hip-hop but this is pretty great. Got me quiet. I hope this mesage spreads within that community.

amigay · 19th Jul 2012, 09:59 AM

Good rap song

flyinhernikes · 19th Jul 2012, 10:14 AM

ive listened to murs for a while.

forever love him <333

SunSparks · 19th Jul 2012, 01:02 PM

All I would like to say is thank you.

22nd Jul 2012, 12:37 AM

The sentiment is good, but I could not listen to the whole thing. In fact, after about 30 seconds, I couldn't take anymore.

Maybe hip-hip should just stick to asses, drinking, drugs and bitches. A tiger can't change its stripes.

**Owen** · 22nd Jul 2012, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcherySet

The sentiment is good, but I could not listen to the whole thing. In fact, after about 30 seconds, I couldn't take anymore.

Maybe hip-hip should just stick to asses, drinking, drugs and bitches. A tiger can't change its stripes.

Just because you don't like the music doesn't mean that everyone who likes intelligent song-writing doesn't like hip hop. The success of underground hip hop is a clear indicator that there are plenty of people out there who like the music style of hip hop and want songs that are about more than money, drugs, and hoes.

Philvanuirle · 22nd Jul 2012, 09:54 AM

It was a heartfelt song, regardless of my dislikeness of rap and hip-hop music stylings. It was definitely a sad ending, but it does not have to always be the case. In my opinion, gays have the same rights as women in serving their country at their own pleasure.

The Escapist · 22nd Jul 2012, 03:46 PM

Pretty cool.

17th Jul 2012, 09:48 PM	#1
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18th Jul 2012, 10:45 AM	#2
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18th Jul 2012, 12:39 PM	#5
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Aldrick EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Virginia Age: 30 Posts: 823 Join Date: Apr 2012	Re: Rap music video calls out homophobes. I have a wide taste in music, though as a general rule I'm not that huge of a fan of rap. I like some rap, but it depends on the song and the artist. However, my feelings when it comes to this song are all positive. I think it was good and well done. It wasn't meant to be a happy or joyful song, it was a song about how hatred and bigotry destroys people and their happiness. It was a very strong message, and a brave message as well since it took a direct shot at religion. So, I have to give major kudos to Murs - very well done.

18th Jul 2012, 04:24 PM	#9
IrisM Nerdy T-Girl Full Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Women or David Tennant Out Status: Family only Location: Nowheresville, Massachusetts Age: 27 Posts: 1,288 Join Date: Jul 2012	Re: Rap music video calls out homophobes. It was brave of him to make that, and his message will be heard far and wide. It's time we put all of the homophobias and transphobias behind us. __________________ As I sit here in my cage, I gaze out from between the bars, wistful, imagining the feel of wind under my wings.

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19th Jul 2012, 07:19 AM	#11
timo full of fire Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay, asexual Out Status: Out to friends Location: The Netherlands Age: 23 Posts: 1,336 Join Date: Mar 2012 Tournaments Won: 4	Re: Rap music video calls out homophobes. I sincerely dislike rap and hip-hop but this is pretty great. Got me quiet. I hope this mesage spreads within that community.

19th Jul 2012, 09:59 AM	#12
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19th Jul 2012, 10:14 AM	#13
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22nd Jul 2012, 12:37 AM	#15
ArcherySet Guest Posts: n/a Tournaments Won: 15	Re: Rap music video calls out homophobes. The sentiment is good, but I could not listen to the whole thing. In fact, after about 30 seconds, I couldn't take anymore. Maybe hip-hip should just stick to asses, drinking, drugs and bitches. A tiger can't change its stripes.

22nd Jul 2012, 09:54 AM	#17
Philvanuirle Gaysian Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: It's complicated Location: Tennessee Age: 17 Posts: 221 Join Date: Jun 2012	Re: Rap music video calls out homophobes. It was a heartfelt song, regardless of my dislikeness of rap and hip-hop music stylings. It was definitely a sad ending, but it does not have to always be the case. In my opinion, gays have the same rights as women in serving their country at their own pleasure. __________________ "If qualities of Heaven are your desire, acquire wisdom to take your mind higher. If Earthly qualities are what you lack, train your body and prepare to attack. When Heaven and Earth are open together, the perilous path will become righteous forever"

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