Hip Hop DX - Hip Hop's Obsession With The Illuminati lyrics

Before rappers had multi million-dollar endorsement deals with shoe manufacturers and makeup companies, it was commonplace to see even the most mainstream emcees speak out on controversial issues. In the wake of Hip Hop's commercial boom from the late 90's through the early aughts, and the subsequent commercial drought we're witnessing now, most mainstream emcees on major labels sidestep anything remotely controversial Moments such as Lupe Fiasco calling President Obama 'the biggest terrorist' or Kanye West quipping, “George Bush doesn't care about black people” are now generally the exception and not the rule. In an effort to create dialogue on issues many of the most popular and commercially successful emcees are afraid to touch, Hip Hop DX is launching a 'Taboo Series' of editorials. Whether readers agree or disagree with the opinions brought forth, our hope is to play a small part in returning the level of discourse in Hip Hop back to the days when mainstream, major label, commercially viable artists weren't afraid to tackle uncomfortable and thought-provoking subjects From September 5 through September 7, Hip Hop DX will post these Taboo Series editorials daily, addressing topics the top mainstream rappers no longer talk about. Do you agree with the choices? Do you agree that such subjects have become taboo for Top 40 emcees? Weigh in, starting today