Rappers and Guns

Where do I begin... So Benzino decided to take shots at Detroit rapper Royce Da 5'9 (member of the rap group Slaughterhouse) a couple weeks back allegedly stemming from the group's refusal to do an interview with "his magazine." To be honest with you, I don't know if this magazine is the Source 'cause as I recall, he left his editor-in-chief position years ago. But that's besides the point. The point is... Benzino got pretty belligerent flashing all types of guns in the video going after Royce. But things didn't end there.

A few days ago, Slaughterhouse member Crooked I got online to respond to Benzino's video. My only issue with the action taken by Crook' was the fact that I don't recall Benzino ever saying anything directly towards him... but once again, that's besides the point. The point is, Crooked I made a valuable and noteworthy statement by claiming that Benzino's decision to show guns was not gangster and was self-incriminating, possibly linking Benzino to the police. I don't think Royce got the message.

Above is a video of Royce Da 5'9 finally responding to Benzino himself except he goes as far as showing what appears to be a WWII-style machine gun and rocket launcher... that shit is UNNECESSARY! Unless you are personally fighthing against Al-Queda in the War on Terror, there is no reason for you to have a rocket launcher! You rap for a living... if you didn't do that, you would probably be a security guard at some department store. And if I recollect right, I've never seen a dude at Macy's with an AK-47. Too many rappers... entertainers at that (see Plaxico Burress and Gilbert Arenas) have been making the unwise decision of protecting themselves by reckless means. If you need military artillery to protect yourself... honestly, reconsider what the hell you rap about and take control of your demons.

ATM