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"Throw Some D's"

"Throw Some D's or some Condo's???"
Virtues: Social Environment, Decay, Ignorance, Supply n Demand
From: Rich Boy "Throw Some D's" (2006)

We all have heard the song. Catchy beat. Good hook. Questionable Content. Somewhat creative video. Another hit from the South. I guess the rain ain't over.

However, my main issue though (as w/ most of my issues) is with the lyrical content. I guess I have become de-synthesized to 'crack/drug' talks; so much so that I don't have a problem w/ that aspect of the song. However, I think that a HUGE logical error exists in this song."Rich Boy selling crack / You already Know That / Just bought a Cadillac / Put some D's on that Bitch" .To summarise, Rich Boy is taking his Crack money to buy a Cadillac, soon to be pimped out. This is the logic: take your crack money that you earned on the hard blocks & buy items that will only depreciate in value.

We need to wake the F--- Up!

I'm not promoting illegal activities, but if you are going to do it, take the money you earn and INVEST. I would love to see the day when your Neighborhood Pusha owns several condos & other real estate or has a sick investment portfolio. No matter how you hustle for your dollars - make it grow, invest, own property. Make your money meaningful, because having your whip pimped-out only shows that you know how to spend money, frivolously. And on a side note; many young people don't even know what mutual funds, GIC's, bonds, and other investment vehicles are. Ask us about 'savings' and the concept is almost like our very own kryptonite; are only focus is on spending, and spending big. How many people do we know that have spent entire paychecks at the club? And for what? Stunting? Negro please.

Labels: control, finances, greed, money, waste

posted by Vacant Lot @ 4:58 PM Comments: 0