A clip of a Christian mother ranting (under the YouTube username Two EvilsLesser) about the hostile lyrics heard on the radio to Vince Staple’s Summertime ’06 standout track ‘Norf Norf’ went viral this week.
Many in the hip-hop community have condemned the mother of four for her “uneducated” view. She even was brought to tears during the 11-minute bluster saying, “I can’t believe this stuff is on the radio. This is what our youth is being subjected to.” as she went on to repeat the lyrics even using the n-word.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bv2uJRkeSY4
“I’m raising four little girls and that just breaks my heart,” said the weeping Mother. “I tell you right now, music has a strong influence on our children. I normally never listen to that radio station, it’s almost like I was meant to hear to let you guys know about it.”
One person who didn’t have a problem with the rant was the Long Beach rapper himself. Vince explained to The Independent Wednesday (Oct 6), “I don’t really have much to say about the video — I don’t think it’s funny at all,” Staples told The Independent on Wednesday. “It’s not right to attack someone over their stance, their opinions, and their religion. I think that’s very immature.”
The 23-year-old took to Twitter to clear up his comments.
What I was saying was that the woman in that video is clearly confused on the context of the song which causes her to be frightened.
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) October 6, 2016
She also, in my opinion, seems to be emotionally unstable. With both of these things being said, she does have a right to her own opinion. Hey, hip-hop ain’t for everyone.
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) October 6, 2016
No person needs to be attacked for their opinion on what they see to be appropriate for their children. They have a right to it.
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) October 6, 2016
This misunderstanding of our community leads to miscommunication which we should convert into a progressive dialogue.
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) October 6, 2016
Thats all I have to say about that. Stop asking me.
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) October 6, 2016