Being White is synonymous with being smart. I loved school. Liked being smart. People take advantage of dummies.

If Black men believe that being smart is lame, then they are being gaslighted. Knowledge is power, don't give away your power to live as a strong, respected, prosperous, healthy, smart modern man. It is your God given right to live free and happy just like everyone else 🌟

Been that way since the 90s, they just finally starting to admit it.

Proverbs 22:6 "Train children in the right way, and when old they will not stray."

Get your kids involved in extracurricular activities like learning how to play an instrument or joining a cultured group from school or church. This will help steer them away from the nonsense. Don’t let them stay idle on their phones and computers after school and the weekends. Keep them busy.

This was going on in the 80s and 90s well, smart guys get bullied and called lame. To me, smarter guys were always sexier than the guys who made fun of.

Plies’ realization speaks to how important it is for grown men (especially fathers) to lead young men to manhood properly.

This was me...I had all honors classes throughout HS and my friends use to clown me. I'm a engineer now making good money but I wish they had made better decisions. They're not doing good and our reunions show the differences of life choices. I'm willing to help. One of my friends started a cleaning business...so there is hope yall.

My son is 14. Hes a gamer, skater and future chess master. As a nerd myself ive always told him intelligence over everything. When the fads are over, knowledge will endure and be built upon. Its ok to be different from the crowd. And hes on his way to a scholarship already. I dont allow that trash music or those gangsta movies in my house. 💅🏿

Rap has been corrupted and turned into something where ratchetness is celebrated. There are some rappers who promote intelligence, finding God, deep thought, and more, but they aren't celebrated. Dee-1, Lupe Fiasco, Common, Talib Kweli, and many more. The truth is we all need to stop listening to these new rappers and turn towards the women & men who make better music that encourages intelligence, good behavior, and Godly values.

Making good grades is lame or being intelligent is lame?? This is 😔

Give me lame any day because I know he would be harder to fool and fall into the "sheeple" of what is currently ongoing on the socials and entertainment. I tell my students do not be a follower, not everyone can be a leader true but do not follow blindly. It's okay to stand out. You can not be unique and special but consistently trying to fit in and do what everyone else is doing. We have to encourage them to want to be great in a way that BUILDS the community.

When I went to visit my mom side of the family in Alabama my cousin’s cousin used to call me white girl. They was mostly all down there struggling. I grew up middle class my dad retired from the army after 30 years and my mom retired as a civil servant. Honestly looking back my family we were one of the few black families in the neighborhood my parents built their first home when I was 5. And I was one of the few black kids in my class. But that’s okay I had a decent childhood. I know nothing about struggle life and I’m grateful for it. I’m humble because my parents both came from humble beginnings but worked hard for more. I realize now all the mocking from my cousins and folks back home was really jealousy. I was different and living good. They knew it and I really didn’t notice but I started to pay attention and realize it.

Wasn’t Plies the valedictorian of his school? He obviously didn’t make it known but he was the valedictorian. That’s why he’s so funny. He’s smart like Kat Williams or Dave Chappelle.

I had to move to the Bible Belt said I could live up right & change my influences. Because the people I was around had nothing to lose and didn’t care about God. I knew if I stayed, I wasn’t strong enough in the beginning to handle all of that pressure. Now I live around Christians and they are about that life! They’re really good influence! I had to start all the way over 1 million times worth it! I wish more people would consider that they might have to move to really follow God.

As an educator I can concur! I ask everyone to look at the drop out rate of young bm. I mention the “Talented Tenth,” and none heard of it. Unfortunately, most young bm believe it’s considered Wht to be intelligent. This belief is troubling in light of Elon Musk latest statement concerning IQ and Race. I’ve heard educators say bm are mildly R. Sad but true. 😥

Not to mention… Plies has a college degree in education. He’s actually a very intelligent well spoken guy. Heard him talking one time (outside of entertaining) and was flabbergasted.

It’s funny for him to say that, he is actually a very smart dude who is college educate. Yet, he choose the “hood” route. He mentioned in interviews that his “story” was based off his brother not his life.

Brilliant analysis. I love how ypu pointed out that he didnt care when he was making his money. Music is so powerful and influential that in my opinion it should not be a hustle. As Pac said "you made it in a sleazy way, selling crack to the kids and saying Well hey I gotta get paid". That is not good enough.

I was thinking about things a couple days ago. Im younger than you but the same thing as a younger millenial. Same thing for my skating rink. I couldnt help to think how young we are taught to be anti christ. In the bible it talks about how peace keepers and the meek are a blessing but its ingrained to be the opposite by like 11 yrs old. I remember a girl who wore a birthcontrol patch on her arm and dudes thought it was cute in 8th grade. Thats when i look back and realized how dysfunctional we truly are as a ppl. And our parents having out of wedlock children in front of their children and going to jail doesnt help either.

Just saw a clip saying Black American culture is trash

This is so true about music changing our actions and emotions. I used to walk to school listening to Lil Jon, and by the time I got there, I was so angry. I'd have an attitude with my teachers for NO REASON. Eventually, I had to stop and think, "why am I so mad this early in the morning?" And After I realized it was the music, I stopped listening to it. Especially at the beginning of my day, because It was counterproductive as hell. Angry rap music should not be consumed(at all) but most definitely during certain times of the day. And ESPECIALLY on Sunday. SMH. It's horrible. It would've been nice if Plies took responsibility for his music being part of the problem. But of course not.

Been watching you for a while. I'm getting married to my lady next week. Just know you got bm out here that don't follow the BS fr! I strongly believe we need more channels like this b

just want to say thank you in general for letting GOD use you for the kingdom, and pointing people in the right direction … GOD’s direction ! I am a single mother of two boys ( young) and pray that they live in GOD’s will . Not In the ways of the world ! Not red pill ways etc.

If we stop streaming these songs, stop engaging them on social media, and start promoting positive rappers (that are pretty much independent, save for J. Cole, Kendrick, Rapsody, and a few others); things will change. We also need to start thinking of solutions for the mess in our neighborhoods; lack of jobs, quality education, misogynoir, crime, etc.

I appreciate you Young man thank you for all you do . God Bless you

Isaiah 5:20 "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil"

Thank you so much for talking about the INFLUENCE of the music on the culture, & thereby ppl's behavior. This influence is not considered in a courtroom... and sadly enough, not even in some living rooms. All ppl see & consider are, the end result of YOUR actions. Then it's a trap & a half! You get out here & push the weight & put in work. Then get busted or told on! Then, on the inside, ppl are gonna test you all over again. And on the inside defending yourself doesn't count. Defending yourself means you get papers on you & more charges put on your books. You can get a 5yr sentence for drugs & poke a dude trying to rape/rob you, then end up coming home 20+ years later or not at all. Then you think, how did I get here in the 1st place. Only to remember the music, the $$, the status, etc etc. Then you remember your grandma or mom died while you're inside, you might have a kid or 2 that you.. can't.. do.. nothing for. You feel like a man now? Nope! You feel "the man" now? Nope! So please, let the music be.. just music. A sick beat is just that.. a sick beat. Turn it up & rock out to it! But don't try the stuff in the song.. its just a song. If anyone tries to lure you or tempt you with easy/fast $$$... catch ya later. Anyways God Bless & Good Luck!!!

we need more jcole and kendricks in the world. but you see why it takes good artist so long to make good music. because a lot of dudes in the hood think that e=MC2 shit is for the birds. but then these dudes will be rapping to the judge about a plea bargain trying not to snitch smh

I shared with my Family of many growing young men, and a few little ladies! Thank you, Shumake! ❤

He told the truth tho. The youth have been moving this way since like the late 90s. It’s sad to see smart young men playing dumb

Hey kiddo, I'm a very busy physician and don't have time to watch your videos much but I want you to know that today I had a moment of sorrow while wondering if there were any good men left in the world because I got news that yet another so-called good man had cheated on his wife. Good men don't cheat on their wives, in my opinion, but this offends a lot of people. I was feeling so alone and kinda hopeless. Then I remembered you and your videos and it was like God sent me a little strength and the thought of what you're doing lifted me up. We're all fighting this thing in our own ways. Evil that is. Keep doing what you're doing. You're inspiring folks in ways may not know, even months after they've watched a video. Thank you. You're a brave and impressive young man.

They were told to make the music the way they did.

That’s right

Wow, my daughter (4) really wont have much to pick from! At this point ill prolly encourage her to go outside our community, even outside the country to find someone after i push her to finsh her higher education.

The movie Cloned Tyrone (2023) literally saying what we are all saying, seeing, and thinking is TRUE! Paid in Full (90s), the Mack (70s), Malibu Most Wanted (2000s), Don’t be a Menace (Wayne Bros Spoof) (90s), Cooley High (the Original Juice) (70s), Juice (90s) ….I could go on and on…. This is a broken record. No more pointing the finger. This is programming and our community is the most easily affected.

Its true....read the X post.....been this way since the 90s...hell my first "mother in law" dropped out of high school and seemed to crap at times on intelligent speak...she was christian

You're so right. Stop supporting this crap!

Pretty Sad.

Being dumb is cool!!!😃😃

You should go into detail....it's part of your testimony

2:39 omg socplies invented ski masks??? Ok I’m outta here 😂😂😂😂

It's not just black male rappers. It's ALL rappers from Post Malone to Eminem to MexicanOT to Bad Bunny to Kanye West to Lil Nas X.

I think Plies also has a degree. 2 chains has a degree frlom Alabama State University

I didn't know plies made that type of music 🤔

Ignorance is bliss.

No lies detected

Not empowering at all.

Plies has q brother that was a big drug kingpin who bankrolled plies' rap career. Plies was advertising for the family business

Did plies not just make a video praising the open boarder and the current administration? I cannot...

First 5 seconds... so people are just born woke and enlightened??? We are here for LESSONS! So, what is a person supposed to do? Go back and change what damage has been done? Pfffttt..

Yep they lazy asf.

Didn't Plies go to nursing school 😂

This Garbage Started in the 70's

Boooooooo thumbs down

Tired of all these woke rappers and celebrities....