Chicagoist: G-Reg's a Rapper, too?

thundercougarfalconbird

Wed, 02 May 2007 13:32:59 -0600

mcgirl is right. At the University of Miami, this is barely a "3" on a scale from 1 to 10 for bad football team behavior. And Annie is right too, he's apologized, but he's going to be watched closely by the media, locally and nationally, and he really should go the extra mile to put the past behind him. Especially when the new commish is anxious to haul out the big suspensions to clean up the NFL's image. Anyway, I'm still calling him "Earf*cker" when I watch the Bears next season.

John

Wed, 02 May 2007 13:15:45 -0600

I don't think anybody is saying it's "no big deal". I think it was a big deal, and he's apologized and said he's embarrassed by it. So I think it's fair to move on - right? What else should he do - you honestly think after suffering the embarrassment of a front-page article that he hasn't paid for this enough?

Mikey

Wed, 02 May 2007 12:53:49 -0600

So, as a male, should I be demanding an apology from every female rapper and comedienne that has ever said anything degrading and sexist about men?

Annie

Wed, 02 May 2007 12:21:25 -0600

I mention the Beasties because they've matured from funny dipshits into cool, smart men. Remember Ad-Rock's speech at the MTV awards after the rapes at Woodstock? That shows real growth to me. I think there's a difference between apologizing (easy to do) and showing that you've changed. I'm hoping this Bear will do both. I agree, people do stupid things when they're young (and not-so-young, too). And people deserve forgiveness for their gaffes if they're genuinely sorry. But to say it's "not a big deal" is a sad commentary on the level of respect for women in our culture.

Jeff

Wed, 02 May 2007 11:29:36 -0600

Beasties'*

Jeff

Wed, 02 May 2007 11:28:12 -0600

He would do well to take a page from the Beastie Boys' book; they used to rap about some silly sexist shit, but as they matured they owned up to it. How is apologizing not maturing and owning up to it? I would think that if he were immature, he would have merely brushed it aside as a joke the media blew out of proportion and not apologized for it.Joke or not, he's realized it was wrong and apologized for it. What makes the Beaties' case so different in your book?

JimW

Wed, 02 May 2007 11:23:23 -0600

Let those who never did anything as a kid that they regret as an adult throw the first stone. Otherwise, who cares?!

Annie

Wed, 02 May 2007 10:52:01 -0600

Once again, sexist (some would say misogynist) behavior is explained away as a "joke" or a "mistake." I'll agree with that last part, and it's nice that he apologized, but I'm pretty skeptical about his newfound appreciation and respect for women. He would do well to take a page from the Beastie Boys' book; they used to rap about some silly sexist shit, but as they matured they owned up to it. This Bear could do a great PR move by donating money to, say, the Girl Scouts, or volunteering for a day with Boys & Girls Club. I am tired of people excusing sexist speech, or saying it's just a joke.

mcgirl

Wed, 02 May 2007 09:45:54 -0600

As a Miami grad from back in the day - this little song it nothing compared to how it used to be w/the football team (and the women who desperately wanted to be associated with them). There are far more important things in this city to focus our attention on.

John

Wed, 02 May 2007 09:39:10 -0600

I agree with Steve - he was probably trying to fit in. If there were documented behavior that reflected those lyrics, I'd feel a whole lot different. Otherwise, he's just a pathetic musician - hopefully he can catch a pass.

Steve

Wed, 02 May 2007 09:28:22 -0600

If the worst thing they've got on him is that he rapped some lyrics which were derogatory towards women, then we have nothing to worry about. Don't take this the wrong way - I'm not condoning the subject matter in the song, but Carol Slezak is so far off the subject for comparing Olsen to Imus in yesterday's Sun Times. He was a teenager. Who didn't do their share of stupid stuff in college?