2Pac, Snoop Dogg and Nipsey Hussle have been branded “soldiers for the devil” by former ESPN journalist Jason Whitlock.
During an episode of Fearless with Jason Whitlock, the dogmatic host spoke about gangsta rap now being the preferred soundtrack for youth sports, something he said is detrimental to kids growing up in this generation.
“Music has a far more spiritual impact on you than a movie,” he began. “And this Hip Hop music is based on authenticity, allegedly. You can’t compare Marlon Brando, the actor, playing the role of Vito Corleone to Snoop Dogg playing the role of Snoop Dogg, and Snoop Dogg claiming to be a Crip and Snoop Dogg facing murder charges early in his career, keepin’ it real.
“You can’t compare that. 2Pac wasn’t playing a role. He wasn’t acting as a thug. He was a thug and wanted everybody to know it. That’s why he tattooed ‘Thug Life’ across the front of his stomach. There’s no acting involved here. This isn’t a fantasy world. They’re trying to create a reality, and they’ve done it.”
Whitlock then drew parallels between rap music and Satanism, adding: “They’re soldiers for the Devil. They have cut a deal for the money, for the fame, for the attention, for the women, for the girls, that they will sell a Satanic version of music to our kids.
“They’ve taken the paycheck, they’ve taken the gold chains and all the adulation for demonizing and grooming our kids. This will not have a good conclusion. We can already see it, but it will get worse. There will be a difference between kids of my generation who could quote the Isley Brothers as opposed to kids in this current generation who are quoting Nipsey Hussle and Snoop Dogg.”
Check out Whitlock’s comments below around the 20:29 mark:
Whitlock’s opinion wasn’t a popular one among Hip Hop fans, especially when it related to the late 2Pac. “Nothing satanic about Pac’s uplifting messages like Keep Ya Head Up, Brenda’s Got A Baby. His music has helped millions while Jason just annoys people on a a show,” one person wrote.
Another added: “This how you know people don’t really listen to Pac… he mentioned Thug Life across Pac’s stomach but not what it represents because if he went into explaining it his point would be refuted!!!”
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Whitlock’s statements are nothing new when it comes to the criticism of rap. In May, Texas congressman Ronny Jackson blamed rap lyrics and video games for the horrific Uvalde school shooting that claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers.
During an interview with Fox News, Jackson posed the question: “How can something like this happen?”
“Our culture has changed over the last 30 or 40 years, and there’s been an attack on those things in particular,” he said. “I just think kids are exposed to all kinds of horrible stuff nowadays.”
He continued: “I look back and I think about the horrible stuff they hear when they listen to rap music, the video games they watch from a really early age and all of this horrible violence and stuff. I just think they have all this access to the internet on a regular basis, which is just not good for kids.”
has he heard drill yet? lol
Yes its annoying especially when your neighbor drills something at night.
Jason Whitlock is a fat slob. He needs to look in the mirror and check himself before talking about others from other backgrounds. There’s no god so that’s Whitlock’s problem first of all. Thinking he got all that pie in the sky right now in the fridge. He’s a fat fuck who doesn’t respect himself
Nobody knows if a God exists or not, so don’t pretend you would know. A God doesn’t jave to be some mythical being with powers that seem impossible. Humans, if we progress for another 6 centuries straight, will be as capable as what we perceive to be a God today. All a “God” is, is a creator. Humans are becoming creators themselves. So as far as atheists go, I always thought it was pretty idiotic, considering some of those same people claim it’s possible we live in a simulation, like the Matrix.
Religion has arguably caused and inspired more violence than any entertainment source ever will. The crusades, modern jihad, holocaust, slavery, modern politics, mass murders of missing indigenous children etc. all that has been fueled and justified by religious sources. Won’t see church leaders and talking heads condemn that tho
Facts!!!
Religion is bad. But when it comes to mass murders and missing children and all that sick shit, religion has nothing on a few families throughout history.
I agree with him. I can’t even defend rap anymore. I still love the music, but I’m too old and practical to act like it’s not a bad influence on kids, when I see it actively having a bad influence on them every day. It’s not like crime wouldn’t exist without rap, but the glorifying of the crime from rappers makes kids who don’t even NEED to commit crimes, they just WANT to, because rappers have made crime ‘cool’, there’s no denying it. With that said, Jason Whitlock has always seemed like the guy that hates the people he secretly wants to be friends with. He never has anything good to say about anyone from the ‘hiphop’ culture, but if he had the opportunity to live their lives, he would jump at it. He has openly talked about gambling away a fortune and spending half of his money on strippers, so how is he in a position to question the morality of these rappers. Peace.
personally gangster rap is the only music which really speaks to me.
Ok antonio. If you say so.
1 Snoop and Nipsey aren’t even in the same generation lol. The “kids” listening to Snoop growing up are grown now and in their 40s so wtf is he talking about. Pac was a black panther and used “thug life” to resonate with streets, Pac was an actor, musician and poet. Don’t get it twisted. He actually turned out being gangster cause he had to. People were gunning for him. Sad, but he made positive music as well! Last, is Jason W working for the devil too? Cause last I checked GLUTTONY is also a sin and it looks like he’s been doing Plenty of That. So maybe before you judge others take a good look at yourself and let God decide what os right or wrong by Him
Bro everyone in hollywood are soldiers of the devil. Even pac and nip.
Guess he’s never heard about the crusades then. Religion has done more damage than hip hop has ever done in that aspect.
Socialism has done more damage than the crusades.
Do you actually know what socialism is? If so describe it and give examples of it the besides the stereotypical “it’s evil” nonsense because I’ve been stationed in Germany before where they have socialize health care and I have family members that would gone bankrupt if in the United States because the federal government there limits the premium coverage. In Germany, everyone pays 7.5 percent of their salary into a public health insurance pool. Employers match that 7.5 percent contribution so that way everyone will have access to healthcare whenever necessary. I would lost my mother-in-law to cancer if I tried to receive the same treatment in the States. That’s why I had to extended and stayed there for so long to give her a better chance for survival. She’s still alive today. Tricare sucks ass I’ll tell you that. I’m but I know that public health care back here in the states is worse because we’re still limited by money, availability, and insurance cap where you can only see certain providers.(which sucks especially during the pandemic) Socialized health care isn’t what you think it is so before you start staying it’s all bad, try looking into it first and doing some research on it. I wish we would adopt some of the better aspect like not being limited by cost and providers, and I don’t mind paying a high premium coverage if it ensures that those that I care for are insured and taken care of.
Socialism is paying for other people’s stuff when it comes to the economy, or when it comes to healthcare. Once you run out of other people’s money it just spirals in communism. It’s a utopian idea. The socialized healthcare we have here will always be what it is. How much money are you willing to give up to pay for everyone else’s stuff? We all would help our families if we could with their healthcare costs. However it isn’t just Americans who have access to these benefits when we all tax everyone for it. In addition to all of our other taxes. Like we need more taxes in this economy.
If you want to complain about where the tax money is going then look no further then the pockets of the Mayors,Governors, Senators, and Congressman and ensuring that they continue to get tax break, salary increases, extended terms to continue to oppress the very people they’re supposed to serve. That’s the truth. Doesn’t matter if you’re a Democratic or Republican. They’re both just as Bad. Modern Capitalism has become inherently exploitative, alienating , unstable, unsustainable, and creates massive economic inequality in society, commodifies people, and because of division and social media creating is anti-democratic which leads to an erosion of human rights while it incentivises imperialist expansion and propagates war. It wasn’t but a few years ago when the economy was able to bounce back become readjusted,reinforced and broadened to it’s fullest benefit of growth and prosperity in the United States, and others nations also were to fully benefit from it too business wise due to the ability to account for the elasticity of evolving opportunities and possibilities.
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House n**** is always going to side with his slave master because he fears the whip. Ignore him.
Exactly, i bet this uncle tom thinks eminem is the goat of hiphop. Smh
Jason Whitlock wouldn’t know anything about catching for the devil, working for ESPN lol. STFU Jason Whitlock, you hypocrite demonfucker
Hey don’t bring us into it. We didn’t do anything. We actually be doing you pansys a favour.
So it’s ok that catholic priest violate and kill children, christian persecution thousand unjustly during the witch hunts. Committed genocide against native American because of their pagan religion, racially discrimination again other based on them being Muslim, Hindi, Shinto , or Buddhist. Politically enforce laws, rules, regulations that limit the right laws and freedoms of those who don’t follow your beliefs or religion. I get it now, you’re saying all this is ok, right? I got a reply to that. Screw You. Equality For Everyone Regardless Of Religion, Race, Gender, Political Affiliation, Social Class, Background, Or Status. It’s called the land of the free for a reason.
Facts, bro. These so-called Christians some of the biggest hypocrites around.
Do you really want equality for everyone?? Cause if you do, that includes the catholic priests and the christians.
This dude Jason Whitlock never knows what he’s talking about…He just an overweight, egotistical slob that is fortunate to be in a platform to give outlandish takes on different topics…. The only thing he says I would take under consideration is places to eat at… outside of that he needs to shut the F up
Why did you censor yourself?? Just say “fuck” for fuck sake. You little pansy.
People still follow Christianity like that? That is more irrelevant than kid n play, especially says majority of questions to drink, smoke and have sex before marriage lol
You may not enter my fathers kingdom!
I can see snoop being a demon but pac n nip? Nah chill on that ahah goofy that’s why he’s a ex journalists lol
Wtf??? Its the other way around. Pac and nip are def soldiers fornthe devil, thats why they dead. Snoops still alive cause hes a soldier of god.
Just cause your still alive doesn’t mean your from god. Don’t forget this is the realm of the devil. The most evil men are still here today because of the magic of the devil. Don’t forget snoop killed a man before which still haunts him to this day. They say if a man does alot of evil and still breathes you should imagine the “negative powers” that man practices. Nd snoops a coke head too evil entities love dope feinds
Due to the fact you called yourself demon, its clearly obvious you’re a little good kid who sits on the internet too long. Go outside kid.
I’m good good guy love you tho ?
I’m good good guy love you tho
Well said! ?????
Hate to say it but he’s right. Jason Whitlock is also a soldier of the devil doing things to tear a community apart. We need to stop praising trash arse black men who are garbage and praise the real men who are taking care of their children and community.
You mean people like Pablo Escobar & Muammar Gaddafi?? Because those are the only sort of people who ACTUALLY take care of their communities.
PAC WASN’T A THUG. MARLON WAYONS HIMSELF SAID PAC HAD PALMOLIVE HANDS.
Ok this Jason dude is an ex-ESPN journalist. I wonder why? He’s Unemployed doing the most just to stay relevant.Clout chasing is a epidemic. There is no cure. He reminds me of that person who just recently passed away. Not gonna say any names. But he always used to drag women about their weight. But dies of hypertension (high blood pressure) Imagine that. Jason do you understand the word Entertainment? Because that’s what ppl in the business do Entertain ppl. Are you mad that Snoop Dogg Nipsey Hussle and Tupac are millionaires. Jason go sit your broke jack as down somewhere.
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It’s funny he mentioned Pac, Nip, and Snoop when Eminem is the highest selling rapper of all time. Eminem has probably said more inflammatory shit than all three rappers and has reached more people by numbers. Pac may have had a bigger impact but it’s definitely been more positive than negative. Jason Whitlock is a clown anyway. This is the same dude who called Kobe a fraudulent athlete then cried like he was day one fan. Dude is a bozo.
2pak nut hugger please! Eminem said long ago that his lyrics should never be taken seriously. 2puk on the other hand was a decepticon like no other and has led many a youngen down the wrong path and even got them killed. That’s facts you gotta accept otherwise you’re blind
Eminem little dick rider please. You stans just pick and choose when you want eminems lyrics to be true or not. Especially when eminem makes diss records and its obvious to the whole world hes making shit up, you little stans believe every word he says.
All you nut hugging tupac stans, for every positive message dude had he done fucked it up with 10 ignorant ass lines that can prove this man’s argument. Problem is, this generation will lead the country one day and all they listened to was rap music. Kind of pathetic really. Even of a rapper changes the message to a positive one, just look at the image they portray it’s tattoos and dirt muthafuckers look like they live with the ninja turtles
Remember, 2pac wasn’t a god or some sort of mythical being. He was just a person like me and you.
Oh no! The music has taken over my soul!! #SPAZZINGout
It is completely irrelevant whether someone is making up stories for entertainment or they are real. The point is it’s supposed to be for entertainment purposes. Some kid is just as easily able to get influenced by something that is fantasy and made up, the authenticity of what they’re consuming has nothing to do with it. Besides even rappers that are ex gang members or were about the street life are still over exaggerating for entertainment purposes.