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Too $hort Slams Rappers Mixing Politics & Brand
13 Feb
Summary
- Rapper Too $hort believes hip hop should keep politics separate.
- He noted Nicki Minaj and Nelly's recent public political stances.
- Too $hort prefers when artists did not make politics their brand.
Rapper Too $hort has called out artists who integrate political stances into their brand. He believes hip hop music should be confined to the ballot box, separate from an artist's public image. Too $hort expressed his views at a recent event in West Hollywood.
He cited Nicki Minaj and Nelly as examples of rappers who have recently become more vocal about their political leanings. Too $hort suggested that this trend is problematic for the genre.
Reflecting on past eras, Too $hort recalled a time when fans were less concerned with their favorite musicians' political beliefs. He advocated for a return to an environment where artists support causes privately rather than making politics a central part of their identity.
