Why do rappers do this...?

Question

I'm not racist...if it were white rappers (which it IS too, actually) doing this, I would be just as sickened...

Why do they move their arms and hands so much like they're paddling water or picking cotton or whatever?

Is this really necessary, is it a requirement in that culture to be considered worthy, or cool?

Thumbs down me all you want, but you know as well as I do that it's ignorant. And what's with the big 'ole "bling" necklass? How can you stand a fricken 2 pound weight dangling around your neck?

Answer 1

Hey, it works. If they didn't sell CD's they wouldn't be doing it. Ask youself instead - why are people buying into this?

Answer 2

What's that about? They meve just like normal people. there are ppl out there that move their hands alot when they talk. Like Bush. Is it necessary for him to move his hands as much as he does when he's making a speech? I don't think so. Why don't you question that? You don't even notice do you. Stop nit picking. Sounds racist to me hun! Just the the girl a few comments up said. you would have even thought to compare it to picking cotton if you weren't thinking like that. Different cultures do different things. Why do rockers stick out their tongues and jump around crazy? Cuz the moves go along to the music.. Why do poets snap? Cuz it's like giving applause without being loud, a part of their culture. They can;t exactly dance too much while rapping, it's just a way to vibe with the song. As for the whole you know what I'm saying thing, why do you let that bother you. There are alot of phrases like that not just in rap either. Get a clue dude. I used to believe there was no such thing as a stupid question till I read this one!

Answer 3

I guess I don't watch enough rap videos to know what you're talking about. I usually change the channel at the first sound of a rap song playing. The "bling" is supposed to represent financial status. And I guess because they think its cool. But the funny thing is, most all of them rent the jewelry used in their videos or when they go to award shows. So it's like... yeah ok, you're bada** with your rented jewelry.

Answer 4

I think you have a point here orangesforben,i mean look at the responses you got,there must be some truth too it? My question is why do they have all have bouncing cars and chrome spinners? What about the naked chicks with the flabby rears? Its all about image,sex,wealth and seeing if they can look more retarded flailing around like bimbos than the next rapper! Ya this is for you whities too!

Answer 5

Don't know why but can tell you that they keep on adding this things to videos and for what ever reason they sell a lot!!



Now I may not understand the whole thing but the fact that they are making way more money than you, me and my company put together I do give them some respect, fool!!

Answer 6

Rappers move their hands to keep in with the beat of the music. They will move it a certain way in tune with the lyrics they spit. The whole 'bling' is to remind them of slavery. When they were tied up with chains. The whole baggy clothes trend is also to remind them of slavery, they were given old torn up clothes that didnt fit them. It is sort of like what they came from and what they are now.

Answer 7

I think they have so many drugs in them and their body is just racing and they need to move around a lot. I guess if your were all coked up you would be paddling water or picking cotton in the feild.

Answer 8

It's "necklace" ;and people will change and cultures and generations tend to do what is popular at the time. Just check out older generations and fashions and dance and music. The majority will be in similar fashion.

Answer 9

Anything to look, sound, be cool. They seem that way to others like themselves, and those who are weak of mind...followers. To the rest of us they appear to be nothing more than idiots flailing about like fish out of water. Somebody please tell me when this loud music, baggy clothes, pants falling down, underpants showing, bling teeth wearing generation will get some sense, pull up their pants, sit down and shut up. Whew! I'm stepping off my soap box now. Thank you.

Answer 10

WOW... first off .. it's "N-E-C-K-L-A-C-E"... as far as the arms waving.. it is entertainment.. it's to get the crowd excited.. the crowd feeds of the artists energy... why do metal bands bang their heads... what the hell is slam dancing... every genre has it's own thing... and for the record... Eminem, House of Pain, Beastie Boys, Insane Clown Posse (yes they count)... they all do it... so to make the statement that you are not racist.. you sound like an IDIOT... rap is NOT black music.. dumbass...

Answer 11

I think they are trying to fly, that's why they flap there arms. As for the 2 pound chain they wear, well maybe they are wearing it to workout their neck; what other possible reason is there to wear such a stupid looking thing?

Answer 12

Better question is why does it bother you so much how other people are moving their hands?



It is the same thing as country singers wearing tight pants or cowboy boats, rockers wearing black and having tattoos or ballet dancers wearing tights....



It is what it is, let it go.

Answer 13

umm my guess on the hand thing is to like keep beat or tempo, or maybe to mimic the dj's. the chain's, well i guess it's just there way of expressing themselves so i wouldn't really call it ignorant. i wouldnt be able to take one of those heavy chains though...

Answer 14

It's what sets them out as rappers... its their trademark, just the same as rock guitarists holding their instrument at weird angles and head banging... race has nothing to do with it, it's da musik!

Answer 15

Think a lot of those rappers went to Yale? Who do you think you're dealing with? These aren't our best and brightest, white or black.

Answer 16

Isn't Peter ignorant, too?

Answer 17

You are a sick racist moving their arms and hands like they are picking cotton? oh no thats not racist at all.

Answer 18

COOL, we can thumbs down the poster? (I have no idea I just want to know how to thumbs down the poster) (not you, "other" people)

Answer 19

when people talk, they move their hands around. so since rapping is basically talking, they move their hands. its all body language.

Answer 20

you say you are not racist and then you specifically use the imagery of picking cotton - which it looks nothing like...

you might want to rethink your idea of racism...sounds like you are the ignorant one...

Answer 21

i think it's their own form of sighn language. as for the bling; well- that just to say i have money. nah-nah!

Answer 22

They are rapping a song.

Answer 23

It's just routine......https://answersrip.com/question/index?qid=20070329171647AAOs7nc

Answer 24

yo man, yo didn't understand...

check this link: http://www.flocabulary.com/handgestures.html

And this one too: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bling-bling

Answer 25

LOL, i hear ya. I got no clue why they do that. I think its a nervous twitch

Answer 26

and how come you don't know how to spell? what's a "necklass"?

Answer 27

amen brother

Answer 28

Well, they got your attention didn't they?

Answer 29

And the LANGUAGE...

Answer 30

their stupid and their brain lacks the control to move properly

Answer 31

because that's how they dress in "da hood".

for me, i prefer my grillz (AKA braces)

Answer 32

who cares......let them do what they want worry about urself

Answer 33

Because it's cool.

Answer 34

It's in their blood, probably.

Answer 35

WTF thats just part of the style why do rock singers all sound the same?

Answer 36

cause rappers are uneducated fools....

Answer 37

"rap" = three fourths of "crap", that's why.