Quote Originally Posted by Odd Eye View Post
I consider Hip Hop and Rap to be two totally different things. As far as the difference between southern rap and others, I don't really have an opinion because I'm not that involved with it. Personally, I don't think that the area you're from should really have that much effect on your music. Nobody ruined anything; it's just different in ways. That's just my piece.
I agree with you about the fact that Hip Hop and Rap is two different things. However, no matter where your from in ether catogory, your words have a major impact on the catogory itself. The south has messed up lot lot of both Hip Hop and exspecially Rap with just their lyrics.

Quote Originally Posted by Mirage View Post
I can enjoy a lot of hip hop, but rapping ruins it . Only exception would be if they're funny. I can't stand rappers rapping about how hard a life they've had, or how much bling and hoes they have.
Actually, when you say you can't stand when they talk about how hard life is and how much bling and hoes they got, your really talking about Hip Hop. Not Rap. However, I can't hold that against you because there is a thin line between the two. Listen to some 2pac (Unedited) and some old Bone Thugs -N- Harmony and you'll get a better prespective of what Rap is and how it compares to Hip Hop.