[TarpleyG]

Link (http://www.1911forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50421)

I was watching/surfing one day and happened across the advertisement for this 50 Cent performace and noted the targets behind the stage. I did not think it warranted my valuable time to watch anymore. It bothered me and apparently I am not the only one. This guy is nothing more than a common thug and the last person we need advocating our passion. No wonder antis think the way they do. Did anyone else catch this?

Video (http://www.mtv.com/bands/az/50_cent/artist.jhtml)

GT

[jmbg29]

Did anyone else catch this?Nope. Never caught an S.T.D. either. I'm funny that way.:p ;) :D

[Boats]

The only thing worse than recorded rap music is live rap music.

Someone should take a verbal stick to MTV and their hypocrisy: "We forbid gunplay in our videos, but not at our awards shows."

[NukemJim]

The only thing worse than recorded rap music is live rap music.

I do not mean to offend but I feel that I should help correct the spelling of the above post.

You always have to remember the the " C " is silent and is the first letter for this type of music :evil:

NukemJim

[Kharn]

50 Cent's music video for the same song involves showing two other individuals and Mr. Cent entering a gun range with eyes and ears on and standing in the stalls facing the targets. The view changes to the target, showing a few hits (high right, low left, IIRC) and then back to the guys at the line. The funny thing is: They never show the guns. TheSmokingGun has an article here (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/50cent1.html) stating that Mr. Cent was arrested multiple times for felony drug charges and plea-bargained to a lesser offence in exchange for 3-9 years in jail (for which he did 7 months in boot camp). Hmmm, maybe thats why they never show the guns. :uhoh:

BUT, an interesting occurence, as part of his MTV movie awards performance, he appeared on stage wearing what looked like a bullet proof-vest (with drop down crotch and butt shields). Someone might want to look into where the awards were filmed, and if convicted felons can possess/wear body armor in that state.

Also, from the Smoking Gun website, a picture of our favorite rap star:
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/art2/50centinside.jpg
Now how does he get to hold the Glock, while he's been sentanced to 3-9 years in jail? Things that make you go 'hmmmmmmmmm.' (well, at least his finger is off the trigger :rolleyes: )

Kharn

[Erich]

As long as he doesn't hurt anybody, I don't care what he does.

[Skunkabilly]

You know, kinda have to give the guy credit for having his finger off the trigger....like normal people.

[TheOtherOne]

Someone should take a verbal stick to MTV and their hypocrisy: "We forbid gunplay in our videos, but not at our awards shows."That's the funniest thing about videos on MTV. I love seeing guns blurred or pixelated out.

I guess the award shows are exempt from their "protect the children" policy. :rolleyes:

[2nd Amendment]

Skunk notes something interesting. The clown really is shown with his finger off the trigger. Odd.

[Kharn]

TheOtherOne:
The "guns" displayed at the awards show had more in common with Skunkabilly's chrome and carbon fiber hairdryer than they do with any real firearm. Shown just a picture of the "guns", most would probably think they were out of some bad 1980's scifi movie and not from an awards show.

Kharn

[OF]

I haven't watched one minute of MTV since I was 15. Well before the days of rap. And that was a long time ago, let me tell ya. :)

- Gabe

[kalibear45]

I haven't watched one minute of MTV since I was 15. Well before the days of rap. And that was a long time ago, let me tell ya.

That must've been when these guys were still popular:

http://www.geocities.co.jp/Broadway-Guitar/2273/pics010505/buggles001.gif

80's music rocks! :D




BTW, is that a Glock 30 'Fitty Cent" is holding?

[UnknownSailor]

I havn't watched in a long time, either, not since Nirvana hit it big. I can't stand that style of music. Of course, MTV is a lot of TV, but not much Music these days.

[Dannyboy]

MTV today is like Cinemax on friday nights back in the day.:D

[M2HMGHB]

When I watch music channels it's either CMTV or MTV hits. I prefer CMTV as the songs have more meaning and "feel".

Scott

P.S. Not to mention that bass gives me a dang migraine.

[TarpleyG]

MTV today is like Cinemax on friday nights back in the day.
Yeah, we called it SKINemax...

GT

[UnknownSailor]

Why the past tense here? They still do it.