by Ernie McCray
I’ll forever remember
Snoop Dogg
at the Olympics
in Paris,
images of him
that range
from being quietly playful
and downright hilarious,
at all times gregarious,
embracing the spirit of the games
as though it was the dawning of the
Age of Aquarius,
carrying the Olympic flame
like many a blunt
he’s set aflame;
making comments on TV
in prime-time;
crip walking
from time to time;
freestyling raps
as horses trotted and nodded,
as onlookers became besotted;
dancing in the stands
as Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles
boogeyed looking up at him
in between taking matters of gymnastics in hand;
fencing and lifting weights;
swimming with Michael Phelps,
one of the all-time greats;
rapping at the closing ceremony
with Dr. Dre,
leaving me to say
he brought joy to the world
during his time in Paris
on the Olympic stage,
so much fun to watch every day,
to which,
I think
Snoop would say
“Fo shizzle my nizzle”
in his laidback, carefree way.
And, as I look back on it,
I find myself wondering
if we earthlings
are beginning
to change our ways,
becoming more accepting
and tolerant of each other
in infinitesimal ways
as we spin around
on this small life-giving planet of ours
in the vastness of
the Milky Way.
It sure seems that way.
It sure seems that way.
I simply cannot believe how mainstream this guy has become. His history is horrendous and his past rap lyrics probably could not even be printed in The Rag. Why this guy has been so accepted with is past is beyond comprehension. Surely, Ernie, there were other people to admire way more than this guy.
Geoff, have you done any “research” on what he has done recently? Charities, helping people, etc.?
Have you done any “research” on what Pablo Escobar did? Charities, helping people, etc.?
Usually I am on board Geoff, but you can’t compare Pablo Escobar to Snoop. Snoop is a rapper. He’s not an international drug kingpin. Was Escobar really all that bad? The Sacklers certainly didn’t build any churches, schools or hospitals. IMO, it’s demand and supply and time and place… If it wasn’t Pablo, it would have been someone else.
I think that murder rap scarred him straight. Good on him that he’s learned from the experience.
Scared.
Of course we are getting better! Watching the DNC roll call last night screamed that out loud and clear! Sending hugs to you and the family! I’ll try to pass through on my next San Diego visit. Come visit us in Napa!
Thank you Ernie!
Ernie,
You nailed it! Snoop is one of the rappers that has made himself mainstream, with fun and lots of love. He has also made a greater impact donating to so many causes that also include our youth.
Carrie Peery