Black Conservative Leader Brandon Tatum Explains Why He Stopped Listening To Rap | R News

The Director of Urban Engagement at Turning Point USA says he prefers more "positive music" and that "what you hear becomes a reflection of how you behave."
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[@Dxrren_b]

This isn’t conservative this is just common sense.

[@addisonhinson6290]

Not anymore man. Common sense is different than what it was back then.

[@qtaro-7097]

too bad common sense is not common anymore

[@brandynperr]

@@qtaro-7097 Deep

[@seancarter5528]

Conservative views was aligned in small Government now it’s we decide what the ppl can and can’t do based on the morals of a collective ideology... I think I’ll pass on that.

[@MicsDown2Nonsense]

www.change.org/Micsdown2nonsense

[@mikecheck1229]

He's doing what works for him, and there is nothing wrong with that. He knows his weakness and chose to do something about it. He shouldn't be criticized for it.

[@RBZ-1]

is his weakness rap altogether or is his weakness his inability to distinguish that there is more rap content variety than what his local radio dj plays.

[@caramelbrowngirl2680]

And that's cool, but make a blanket generalization about all rap music is not right. Also if you want to act like you the voice for all black people then don't be out here being being a hypocrite and spreading falsehoods. Brandon is not the great messiah of black people he portrays himself to be. He's out here creating children out of wedlock, lying about his upbringing, I can go on and on. And lastly they were not criticizing him. He just let him know you're not going to perpetuate this falsehood that all hip hop is bad.

[@domlesoir]

R BZ Most Rap is toxic AF

[@karengoga3988]

@@caramelbrowngirl2680 he has never said he was perfect he said he had a child and he was quit bad as a teen so hes not hiding nothing he told everyone that wat he says is 100 cent facts some MIT like it cos it's the truth but rap music is toxic

[@tomhammock8351]

@morenazo953 yes... Yes we do. He's Toxic AF.lol

[@presise1620]

I'm 43. I've been a DJ, and promoter in hip-hop forever. Music does affect your emotions. And a lot of rap music is poison. Pill popping, degrading women, drug dealing, name brand buying, fellow black man killing music. FACTS! There is some music that is positive but the majority is not. When I put on the pop station 99.9% of the music is happy and fun. If you disagree count the amount of negative rap song you hear vs positive ones on the urban station per day then reply to my comment.

[@RBZ-1]

cant argue with a system that has an agenda, but I can argue he can always turn off the dj selected tunes and seek out music that is more inline with how he wants to think/act.

[@suedecomponent8931]

Even the R&B is negative now for the most part, at least what's on the radio.

[@sjake3ify]

They wanna program the people who listen. Who people think gives the green light for who gets onto top hits? On the radio? It’s not the artists. It’s the rats. Support independent creators

[@nutbuster351]

iam 42 and listen to rap sometimes and it has a positive impact on my emotions. Ice Cube, Common..all positive so I do not know what you about Presise.

[@d.t.williams5034]

BIG FACTS!!!!!

[@monas]

Hip hop lyrics is poison I agree with Brandon

[@luckylanksy363]

You're listening to the wrong stuff

[@kxixp]

@@luckylanksy363 even the most wholesome rappers in the game (Nip, Kendrick, J Cole, 2pac, Nas) have glorified gang life. Mistreating and abusing women, calling them names. Rapping about drugs and shooting at police. What is the "right" stuff in hip hop? I don't even mean to disrespect you, I'm honestly asking. What modern hip hop is positive and doesn't glorify crime and disrespect?

[@luckylanksy363]

@@kxixp Try listening to Lecrae

[@zachbohemian]

I dont think it all bad

[@kxixp]

@@luckylanksy363 I listen to Lecrae, Andy Mineo, KB, and that while 116 crew. That is not the hip hop I was referring to.

[@mikebanks4935]

Makes sense to me--if you fill your head with negative all day, negative stuff is all that your mind can produce!

[@SageVaughn]

Sure, but not all rap is negative, there are many top artist who aren't just rapping about bad things, that's the problem with Tatum's statements

[@fundzreal7680]

@@SageVaughn lol most are you just deny the truth if you think otherwise

[@SageVaughn]

@@fundzreal7680 What do you mean by "most" there are different generations of rappers and each individual rapper has different albums rapping about all kinds of subjects. Are there many popular mainstream rappers talking about things that are negative, frivolous, and or glorifying criminality? Absolutely. However those rapper's don't define the entire genre of rap music because you got other rappers who send the exact opposite messages like Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Xxxtentaetion, and lil baby just to name a few. I feel like most people who don't even actually listen to rap albums should not speak on it because I often here them say ignorant shit like what Tatum says.

[@ItsMrstoyouboo]

All y'all sound stupid and closed minded blaming rap music for your poor choices in life. It's ultimately your choice to listen to certain rap songs and get a sense everything is bad. Hell, I've heard rock songs talking about worse shit than rap. Pop and r&b. So miss me with all that Bs. Just say you're a weak minded individual and go get therapy. Foh

[@ecchimane4328]

​@@fundzreal7680Turn off the mainstream radio and actually search for rap music. You won't look so ignorant.

[@sherryda2018bb]

Most rap today is pure trash, period. Brandon is right to distance himself from garbage.... #Blexit

[@mckinleywebb5910]

That is his right, but it's a losing battle trying to tell everyone what is good or bad or what they should watch or listen to...Generalizations also are not fair as well...Brandon also as usual only tells half the story...he fails to mention who exactly are the biggest consumers are and who supports a large part of the rap genre...white males under 25...That is why Tatum has little credibility...He is not an honest person...

[@lampad4549]

What he says applies to older rap as well

[@Mr._Moderate]

@@lampad4549 how old?

[@Mr._Moderate]

@@mckinleywebb5910 this is probably the best comment on the entire video 🙌

[@TheRenegadeStarr]

And rock n roll doesn’t talk about the same shit? There is no blexit... just stop

[@musclebone7875]

I stop listening to rap music about 10 years ago. Looking back now, I'm glad that I did because the music corrupted me. Thank you God for freeing me. 💯

[@MrDionstarrr]

I'm trying to stop. It's just so hard because I love the beats. Most song I don't even know the lyrics because I don't listen to it for that. But the best and the flow on the best, or the cadence rather. That's what I like. I don't care for the messages in the music though. Never have.

[@musclebone7875]

@@MrDionstarrr you can stop listening to rap music. It's a mental thing! Remember this one thing, rap music doesn't add anything positive to your character, but negativity. You can do all things through Jesus Christ 🙏 💯

[@InsubordinatePatriot]

Bro me to. I listen to country and it makes me happy

[@poopbutt6241]

@@musclebone7875 there’s good rap

[@nopillnews]

That's true but watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2jEdK2jn8msnas

[@jamesplymire5342]

When I was a teenager I used to listen to RAP music while asleep and after awhile my attitude changed drastically. After years of acting a fool I changed the music I listened to and my attitude changed for the better. It's crazy but is the TRUTH!!

[@juandoe2994]

Means you're weak minded therefore easily manipulated. It's crazy but is the TRUTH!!

[@BigDaddy_CoolDiesel]

Music, Television, etc. at the end of the day it's all programming. you definitely have to be mindful of the messaging with any content

[@luddman77]

truthfully its a form of mind control, people need to study edward barneys the father of public relations and propaganda.

[@LambertBowden56]

I believe its bad for you, but I don't believe its some big conspiracy. Young men listen to that stuff just lile they enjoy playing GTA. I will got out on a limb and say most men want to be these Alpha gangsters when they're younger. It's not anything new.

[@CCherriosful]

@@LambertBowden56 It’s definitely a big conspiracy. The people who fund it, created it, and market it even knows that.

[@odrianbugarini]

Same thing happened to me I stop listening to certain music to feed myself with more positive music.

[@Natureboypkr2]

I’ll pass on the rap too. In my opinion, it makes people of color look ignorant. Of course you have expectations but those artists are a very small minority.

[@melandpopo36]

Some rappers just spit about their environment. However, u do have some that fake it because it sells. I wouldn't say it makes us look ignorant. But, I respect ur opinion. I think Oprah had Ice-T on her show back in the day and asked him about calling a woman a bitch. He said if she acting like one yeah I will say it. So, my father asked me about the question and my response he is not talking to me. I don't know him. I think I may have been 12. No, I do not like the word; however, I had heard it more among family.

[@sdb1218]

People like you look ignorant when you speak about people of color.

[@briansanchez2322]

@@sdb1218 I grew up listening to hip hop my whole life until I woke up and realized how toxic that shit is. Rappers of today are not a good role model at all for kids or even adults. If that's your thing then cool nobody's stopping you from listening to it, but you can't say that rap promotes good values.

[@sdb1218]

@@briansanchez2322 rap music is not ALL bad. I don't know what you specifically listened to, but to compartmentalize it, makes no sense. I'm sure you watch rated R movies right? I don't hear you saying they're toxic. See; 1 thing I do is keep everything in context. Your argument would have made sense if you would have given a better answer, but since you didn't, then my point still stands. Do I think that rap music could be way more positive? Yes. Would you listen to it? Nope, especially not if you watch rated R movies, and if those movies promote the same violence or materialistic mentality that rap does. #gameover

[@briansanchez2322]

@@sdb1218 You can't put movies and music on the same scale. Music is an expression of someone's perception on things and for the most part, rappers have a toxic mentality. Movies are entirely fictional and always have a message or lesson to be learned from it. The bad guy almost never wins in the movies.

[@theoutofdoors5083]

I've employed the same strategy but to be fair, had to cut off some metal and rock music as well.

[@zero1188]

lot of mainstream raps are poison and that what portrayed and advertised in the media. hes not wrong

[@morrisdavidmullings9833]

Zero but he watches fox news

[@Mr._Moderate]

Whites are the overwhelming majority of music executives. So what does that tell you? 🤔

[@daniel-fj2rg]

@@Mr._Moderate Why do you talk about white and black? And what does that tell you?

[@Mr._Moderate]

@@daniel-fj2rg it tells me that you are too timid and ignorant if the truth offends you 💁

[@daniel-fj2rg]

​@@Mr._Moderate Whites are overwhelming majority of any executives because there are more of them, whites go to college, whites tend to get higher GPA, whites have more stable family, and whites are more interested in the field. It's like saying: "blacks are majority in NBA so what does that tell you?". It doesn't tell me anything. Think a bit jerk.

[@lwoods2110]

Most rap is toxic and degrading. So yeah I agree with him

[@Mr._Moderate]

Most rap that L woods listens to is toxic and degrading. There, I fixed it for you 💁‍♂️ You're welcome

[@daniel-fj2rg]

@@Mr._Moderate You're just being a jerk. Use your common sense.

[@Mr._Moderate]

@@daniel-fj2rg you're mad that I won't partake in your victimhood? 🤔

[@daniel-fj2rg]

@@Mr._Moderate What do you mean victimhood? Let people listen to what they want to listen. It's nothing about victim sir.

[@Mr._Moderate]

@@daniel-fj2rg so you advocate for ignorance by way degradation?

[@kxixp]

I was taught as a kid that the mother of all learning is repetition. If you have the same bullshit trap glorifying lyrics that mention drugs on the radio (I can't feel my face, migos), as well as songs that disrespect women and you're hearing that on the ride to school, ride from work, at the gym, shopping at the mall, that's going to have an effect on your mood. It's conditioning in a sense.

[@susannaCdonovan23]

You're absolutely right. Great post.

[@davysmith8569]

truth, if you listen to something or someone long enough you will begin to believe it. Its like sudo mind control.

[@DJCompl3x1]

Speak for yourself

[@Rocaelizzy03]

…not if you have parents 🤣🤣

[@whataboutrob442]

He's exactly right about rap music.

[@dominiqueblagojevic9447]

People here are calling him weak minded . So how are people influenced to do things? By what they see and hear.

[@Mr._Moderate]

People are calling him weak-minded because the lion's share of his negative output is directed towards blacks. It's very suspicious how you cannot see that either 🤔

[@dominiqueblagojevic9447]

@@Mr._Moderate your statement doesn't make sense. Young children who don't have good parents and listen to rap music and are raised by thugs turn out to be a product of their environment no matter what race but black people like making things about themselves. Also Brandon is black so he can be critical of the short comings of his own community.

[@Mr._Moderate]

@@dominiqueblagojevic9447 1. how do blacks make things about themselves? 2. Just because Tatum is black doesn't mean he is representative of the entire black community. What kind of glasses do you wear that enables you to see things that way? 🧐

[@dominiqueblagojevic9447]

@@Mr._Moderate He's allowed to be critical and say what's on his mind. Just because your offended by it doesn't mean he can't voice his concerns.

[@Mr._Moderate]

@% what difference is that going to make?

[@blakwolf37]

a lot of rap is toxic ...defending all rap music is a losing battle

[@Mr._Moderate]

Hypocrisy in a snap shot 👌

[@snaek4278]

@@Mr._Moderate please elaborate you prick

[@lampad4549]

All music is toxic.

[@KhrektheDrek]

@@snaek4278 lmao the way I read that was funny af

[@Mindyobusiness89]

@@KhrektheDrek i laughed it too 🤣

[@nicolee9226]

I agree and thats why I changed what I listen to as well.

[@itsyaboiherman]

Yall see how fast dude got angry lol

[@marinavakirlis1778]

Evil enters into you through your 👀 and 👂

[@justchilling704]

Very true. Music is very influential to our psyche it has legitimate psychological impacts of course that’s not a bad thing in it self however.

[@atx4fun]

I am going to start with saying that I am a 50 something white male. I used to love rap. I grew up as it was new and evolving. Rap is like alot of other things in our culture. Quality has gone away due to the laziness of the art. This is the same for movies, tv, country, pop and other forms of entertainment. I find it sad that when I want to listen to rap, I go back to NWA, Nellie, Kool Mo Dee and even 2 Live Crew. They were all pushing the envelop, but they were not intellectually lazy. You cannot tell me that "there are whores in the house" is an inspirational message. It is not even empowering to the women who sang it and tried to tell you it was.

[@Trump145]

Very well said, you're mind is like a computer junk in, junk out.

[@prestonkanoa8114]

I barely listen to rap music. I agree with Brandon. It use to put these emotions of hate and anger in my soul!! Some of it is ok. But to degrade women, drugs and shooting and killing people isn't what music should b about. It should put positive vibes in the soul and words are a key to hit the mind, heart and soul as well. He has a right to an opinion and to do what is best for himself and his family and that's part of being a man!!

[@Mr._Moderate]

Brandon needs to confront the record labels since the lion's share of the rap audience is white. That is what a man would do.

[@avoiceup3222]

@@Mr._Moderate nah it is an individual thing bruh, its like quitting smoking I dont got to take on the tobacco industry after Im good

[@tomhammock8351]

B. Tatum I agree 100%. Distance your mind from the negativity. Surround your self with positive influence. It was a self healing process for me as well.

[@metalflorida]

I stopped listening because hearing N word this, N word that, finally got to me, I’m not black but the N word bothers me, I don’t like it.

[@MegaMisterSir]

Randy D I’m black it does get old fast especially in music

[@benadek6703]

B O B Spelled backwards it’s not hypocritical

[@sdb1218]

You must not have ever watched a Tarantino movie? You don't get brownie points for being uncomfortable at a word.

[@chelseyrae1428]

Florida Rocks I completely agree and can relate- if it makes me cringe I can’t enjoy it

[@metalflorida]

chechie rae well to be fair I have heard a couple of black fronted rock bands use the word but only on like two songs, also not all black rappers rap like that but the majority of them do or at least the ones was listening to.

[@joebermuda6452]

What modern hip hop artists that are played on the radio especially don’t incinuate drugs,violence,sex, money, women and hookers and hoes in some way shape or form? Didn’t think so

[@nickalan5539]

I used to love rap music as well, but then I grew up.

[@whatzittooyah]

Yeah I’m over rap music too

[@lindariley8448]

I changed what I listened to, watch, etc. years ago. I taught my kids a style of music isn't always bad. The lyrics though, make a big difference. There is some music that that is depressing or aggressive. That's not good. Movies play different kinds of music to help/encourage a certain kind of emotion to enhance what you're watching. To make you feel a certain way. You're absolutely right Brandon. Thanks for being 100.

[@thestanfields1123]

Good point. Music IS purposely added to movies to induce feelings of anxiety, menace, emotion etc. So the same is true of all music. I can listen to pretty much anything if I'm in the mood but some of it, when I'd rather have quiet, makes me feel like my ears are literally bleeding....like screaming thrash metal our teens would sometimes listen to. No thanks, talk about anxiety inducing ...

[@coldoneeli4107]

Rap has done absolutely nothing for me.

[@dominiqueblagojevic9447]

❤

[@mixflip]

Not all rap is toxic.....but don't lie to yourself...rap was born from the streets. Rap didnt invent gangster life or trap houses or hoes in different area codes etc....rap music is just the reporter of street life....and guess what....the majority of street life isn't positive. Sure there is Christian rap and Will Smith rap....but don't lie to people and try and say "THAT" is the majority of rap music. I grew up in the 80s....rap and mtv exploded when NWA hit the scene. It was around in NYC prior....but no one on the west coast was blasting grandmaster flash and the furious 5 in Oakland or Compton. When NWA hit the air....even white kids were bumpin Fcuk the police.

[@supa4ys843]

EXACTLY! And it still rings true to this day. I know alot of suburban white kids who are blasting today's deplorable rap music

[@BeefyTime1]

West Coast in the 80s had huge amounts of love for GMF&F5. We listened to everything the east coast did. Everything.

[@magleve6743]

Very little likes because conservatives hate the truth

[@kristopherburgos6359]

Is there a full version of this conversation? I would love to see how that guy argues against B Tatum.

[@mrrandom8050]

Rap music is toxic and you have a simp trying to defend it aggressively? He proved his point!

[@mrrandom8050]

@Michaell Alexander it has destroyed the black community! When the negative outways the positive then it becomes necessary to focus on the negative!

[@vladimirlenin9010]

@@mrrandom8050 what negatives that out-way the positives? Rappers aren’t going around saying “rape women” or “rob stores.” According to your logic movies like Joker or movies that tackle psychological issues are at fault for school shootings or suicide. Entertainment industries like MMA or WWE should be held accountable for kids fighting or injuries during fights. Action movies should be held responsible for kids illegally owning guns. Pharmacies are responsible for people turning into drug dealers. Your acting like the black community is an unstable wreck because of rap and hip hop.

[@mrrandom8050]

@@vladimirlenin9010 look at the state of our people! It's disgusting! Your mind is a sponge bro and subconsciously you don't even realize the damage its done and I'm not going to be the one to explain to you because you already have assumptions on me as a person for having my own opinion! ... RAP IS DYING! AND THANK GOD BECAUSE OUR PEOPLE NEED TO DO BETTER...

[@TheCasanovaPugilist147]

@@vladimirlenin9010 the difference with movies and music is the significant amount of consumption. On an average weekly basis, most people won't even watch a movie filled with gun violence, shootings, etc. and if they did, at most it's up 2 hours on a weekend. Compare that the amount of daily consumption of music people take in, it's no comparison. If people were continuously watching movies that portray gun violence or negative facets of life all day every day from morning to night, then it becomes an issue but using movies to give excuse to the music we listen to is no comparison.

[@alexandriathompson5632]

He is not dissing Rap music he is just talking about how he wants to make a change in his life! He wants to be a more positive person. Gee get a grip! 🙄

[@kendrabrown6345]

Unfortunately most of my people cannot get a grip sad but true

[@jennifercarillio8403]

Totally agree with Brandon!

[@infinitebands6096]

@Grass Roots Stop it! There is plenty of new hip hop with substance. You people kill me

[@Spaceman0715]

We live in a hypersensitive era of content in general. There are no avenues to express yourself where a presence of backlash or negativity won’t be too far behind. Hip hop for many people was not to promote violence or rape culture but to display feeling of expressions that were unique on a beat or even acapella in some cases. Being able to create pictures , visions with WORDS. Nowadays if I find in the gallery 80% of the paintings all display the same picture just with different shades of paint why stay? Why allow my eyes to focus on one set of artists when they’re are many artists who’s talent is actually worth the ticket.

[@L0L0227]

This man never lied, I love hip hop but we need to be realist and hip hop promotes negativity, not all but majority isn’t positive

[@radicalcentrist1242]

Why only put it on rap music though? I would have just said I don’t listen to any music or watch any movies that degrade women, promote violence or any lewd behavior.

[@briansanchez2322]

Because sadly, rap has become one of the most popular genres in the country and the majority of mainstream rap songs glorify violence, sex, money, and drugs. Movies are very different as they usually don't end with the bad guy winning, there's almost always a lesson to be learned.

[@debraharwood7347]

Amen Brandon I recently stopped watching crime shows.I love them but I would think about the awful things people do to each other.i couldn't sleep at night so I watch more positive shows!love you and your fight for our freedoms!

[@John-hc8xr]

Rap music is very toxic

[@sdb1218]

Country Music is worse.

[@antmaster360]

@@sdb1218 "I got a pickup truck" vs "Fuck the police" and "Imma fuck this hoe and leave her" lmao alright

[@sdb1218]

@@antmaster360 what?

[@antmaster360]

@@sdb1218 which sounds more toxic?

[@John-hc8xr]

Steven Brown I don’t ever remember hearing violent country music but okay

[@Ishmiester]

Is this the whole interview? Wheres the whole thing at?

[@Kiara-xh3he]

There is positive rap songs and negative rap songs. Simply listen to songs/ artists that fit your needs

[@kevonedon6872]

Exactly facts don't generalize

[@Krohmel]

The majority of rap music is poison. It's violence and it's hateful. The host is in denial.

[@brandonmancia1336]

To say music is not influential is just straight up ignorant

[@brianjohnson8666]

Leave Brandon alone.......

[@theresewilliams7232]

he's right to a certain extent. I listen to rap when i'm angry

[@lupewalker5220]

Therese Jackson then you're as misguided as he is. You really listening to JDilla, Common, Mos Def, when you're angry?

[@burdrchitect1680]

@@lupewalker5220 those are great artists you listed but they are not mainstream. So they arent going to get noticed much. The mainstream is going in the negative direction.

[@kxixp]

@@lupewalker5220 Those are great artists, but those are the very rare of the culture. You can't seriously believe the kids in this generation are going to vibe with those legends more than the "litty" trap rappers that are out today. The message in the modern hip hop lyrics are novice and trash.

[@kendrabrown6345]

@@lupewalker5220 now he listens to Tupac. Eminem. Brotha Lynch X-rated. DMX. Game

[@kendrabrown6345]

@Senai B oh so now it's the person who plays it not the person who wrote it okay another way to play the victim card and the blame game good for you buddy you win

[@GeorgieSoldado]

Brandon Tatum for the Win

[@Genesis-db6yg]

Well said Brandon. I support you and candace owens.

[@sdb1218]

Well you just said it all right there. You support clowns.

[@lpsglamourgirl2988]

@@sdb1218 and you likely support a racist named something close to Boe Jiden....kzbin.info/www/bejne/eovJq313iamgjtU

[@lpsglamourgirl2988]

@@sdb1218 I guess your the bigger clown, damn sucks to be you then. In comparison Tatum and Owens are at least royal court jesters, your more like John Wayne Gacy 🤣

[@sdb1218]

@@lpsglamourgirl2988 I support common sense and morals. I'm not affiliated with 1 person.

[@sdb1218]

@@lpsglamourgirl2988 *you're

[@sugarmagnolia7735]

What you put in , comes out .

[@paulnotheis5156]

I’ll say and continue to say the black culture shift back in the 80s was a direct result from rap music. You can even look any the 60s or 70s and see the black community behave and act so much different in a positive

[@lupewalker5220]

This is what Karl Marx called "imbibing the ideology of the ruling class"

[@regatheringofisraelblogcha126]

HIP HOP IS POINTLESS AND POISONOUS!! Amen Brother Tatum you have a right to Not like that music if you so choose!! I think it’s ignorance for someone to dare oppose another person’s personal opinion and choice ❤

[@JDMHaze]

0:20 dude immediately twisted his words

[@JasonNoxid]

I listen to rap music time to time, mainly the old school stuff like Curtis Blow

[@charlottebankston4408]

Great man. Great role model!! ❤❤❤

[@ellebelle6410]

The people hating on him are just doing so because they're feeling their own conviction.

[@sciencejoker6694]

Rap lyrics are poison

[@jamesblank4115]

Officer Tatum, I have a great respect for you. I am white and 65 and I've listened to you for quite a while, and it's amazing we both have the same reason for not listen to rap music, go figure. It's all about attitude attitudes what makes the world go round, either uphill or downhill thanks again, keep after it

[@j.peaceo1031]

Right on!

[@THEMONITOR72]

American movies are toxic, country music is toxic, etc. You choose the artists you listen to just like you choose the movies you watch!

[@kendrabrown6345]

That's your only comeback when you're told what you do is toxic you are too funny and too cute enjoy your riots and your Newports moron or maybe you're a white boy yeah it's probably it

[@ray1411]

He’s not totally wrong. He’s missing two key parts: 1) You’re affected by what you listen to if you’re not knowledgeable and 2) You’re affected by what you listen to if you overindulged in your consumption.

[@sharonbeckworth722]

Rap music has not influenced me to do shit. Maybe cuss in a way.

[@knightu1642]

But do you listen to love songs and slow ballads? If not, good for you. If you do, do you ever feel sad and almost depressed after? It brings out emotions. And you can be as knowledgable as possible, you will still be affected emotionally. That goes for all music. That's why music is so powerful! If you listened to rap music that says "f the police", do you think you'll have a happy attitude if you see a white cop just walking the street? You don't need to over indulge or be knowledgable so I disagree with your points.

[@austinw.8278]

Knowledgeable as if you are able to listen to it as a form of entertainment and not try to embody it as a lifestyle.

[@judah2427]

It's amazing they don't say any thing about the record label that distributed and fiance it???

[@shshshaa9114]

He said it's his view on why HE, HIMSELD doesn't, it affects his spirit and he doesn't like it. That's HIM.

[@Marchelette]

WOW I agree. I remember in 2015 I was really struggling with anxiety 😟. I volunteered at church ⛪️ one Saturday and went to lunch 🥙 with some friends afterwards. I had such a beautiful ☺️ time. As I was driving home 🏡 I had the radio 📻 on and that song 🎵 U.O.E.N.O came on. It talked about riding around with killers. My anxiety 😟 came back. So I stopped listening to rap music 🎼 then. I love ❤️ Elevation Worship 🙌🏾!

[@cataisla258]

Love Officer Brandon Tatum ❤️ much respect Brandon. Thanks for always keeping it 100 and staying true to the Lord no matter what anyone thinks. I also love and support Candace Owens ❤️

[@oscarmunos2710]

I listen to all the people you recommended in your chat, Gangstar/Guru, Common, Nas, KRS-1, Mos Def, Talib Kwali, Wu Tang, Killah Priest made me think a lot, but he's cool, RZA is the one I like a lot. Now I understand why you listen to them. All the rappers you listed are cool. Thanks for your recommendations

[@NamelessAnon]

Today's modern rap is really more about loving to make music, being determined to make it in the music industry, expressing how the artist feels, and etc. There is plenty of rap that is not toxic. However, a lot of it is arrogant and boastful, which to me is quite annoying.

[@tayeessien6308]

I listen to hip hop yet see absolutely no lie in what be said

[@shawnorjiakor]

I hate that a lot of people always overshadow the positive artists in Hip-Hop. You know the problem is... All of you are too lazy to search for them.

[@animeboyrara]

Tell them man and the people that overexaggerate and say "90-95%" of hip-hop is bad obviously don't listen to "hip-hop" as a whole. Mainstream media does not depict everyone's side and intellect. I'm finishing up college, worked multiple jobs, love music and rap on my spare time as well; it's an art form. Some choose to do with it one way, other's the opposite. If brother in this video said what he said in a different manner, it would have made more sense; but it's obvious he wasn't a critical thinker and was/is easily influenced in the past/present (hence not a good trait).

[@suedecomponent8931]

Shawn Orjiakor It's not laziness, it's a lack of interest in positive hip hop. Most people listen to rap for the negativity. Hell, there's a reason why in the annuls of hip hop we often downplay the impact and skill level of more positive and fun rappers. Even the impact of ATCQ was starting to be ignored by the late 90's and the 00's. They've just more recently, over the last few years began to be once again recognized for how great they were and many other positive rappers are still largely ignored and devalued. Hell, Ghostface is probably one of the most consistent emcees ever in terms of making good albums, most will agree he never made bad albums, but the only album does isn't shown respect is the one where he made all love tracks, but the ones where it's almost entirely about guns and drugs are beloved. This Bandon Tatum, conservative guy is an example of many hip hop fans, only interested in the more negative aspects of it.

[@shawnorjiakor]

@@suedecomponent8931 Facts. Negativity has a bigger impact than positivity regardless.

[@KabbalahSherry]

Facts 🙄😒💯

[@TheAnnaMarie]

For. Real. I love good hip hop music. People forget that there are some amazing lyricists who didn’t even cuss. Plus, gangster rap was on the radar for a minute. Why do all of the super dope rappers who have amazing hippie vibes get overlooked in lieu of one genre of hip hop music?

[@tommy2chips]

Listen to what most of secular rap is talking about? Kill a nigga, get selling drugs and a lot of cursing in it. Not too mention explicit sexual language. Let’s examine history. Black music history specifically. Sex has always been apart of Black music because it is life. However , what is being played on the air today you did not here that on regular radio. You had to go to clubs ,adult night clubs after midnight clubs. The movie “Cadillac Records” illustrated that for about 15 seconds in the movie .

[@cassandragarcia5548]

Rap music is NOT music...it's processed NOISE!

[@nostalgiaharvey7213]

It’s still music honey it don’t matter what you say lol

[@polishus8022]

Then he’s only paying attention to mainstream rap and not others where they don’t talk about that stuff. Aesop Rock, Heiruspecs, MF Doom. Try broadening a bit. I’ve never listened to a song and was instantly influenced to act on what they were saying. Anyone who does has issues.

[@pandorasbox313]

I would like to see Candace Owens run for president with Brandon Tatum as her VP. Or the other way around. Either way it’s a win for America

[@rodom9195]

No it's not

[@barrytowler9257]

Amen!

[@peterlee8198]

I started to listen to country and now I drink whiskey all day

[@jahjah7514]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@denisejustdenise]

Truth is often initially rejected, but once it is heard/read it can be quickened to the mind whenever the heart is ready to receive it. And only God knows our heart. He told the truth.

[@roddfrances6282]

I tell people theirs a difference between Rap & Hip-Hop all the time

[@mynameisjeff830]

Yep huge difference. Migos is rap...The Roots are hip-hop

[@roddfrances6282]

@@mynameisjeff830 you know it

[@luckylanksy363]

Yep and clearly Branson doesn't get that

[@sincityquinn]

So is he going to stop watching movies, also? Action movies, horror movies, movies in General are 1000 times worse than rap. This fool has let these Europeans dictate how he views his own people.

[@donalejandro2842]

He views the reality. Few rap songs don't talk about killing, shooting, bitches.. That's a FACT, not an opinion, thre's a difference.

[@sincityquinn]

WAKANDA NAKER What? how fucking stupid are you? You know what all actors say or don’t say away from a camera? Moron.

[@sincityquinn]

Don Alejandro Shut up. You sound stupid. I could name a ton of rappers who don’t rap like that for one. The media and people in general promote the negative. That’s why you see it more. Second, hip hop is about the harsh realities of life. It’s entertainment. Rock stars sing about drugs and having sex with underage girls but your ass ain’t talking about that. It’s bad to make songs about negative topics but you have no problem with all the white artists that actually DO bad shit like Elvis fucking a pre teen? And Gary Glitter who not only wrote songs about it but is not a convicted offender.

[@sincityquinn]

You have no issue with Elvis. Gary Glitter. The Beatles. Robin Thick’s Blurred Lines. That song Shadow where the dude singing is talking about being with a 14 year old. Young Girl by Gary Puckett. My Sharona also about lusting after young girls. Midnight Rambler is about a serial killer. Jethro Tull’s Aqualung is also about little girls. George Michael sung a song about being touched by his father figure and liking it. Neil Diamond Girl you’ll be a woman soon plus Sweet Caroline was about an 11 year old. Ted Nugent’s Jailbait. Kristine Sixteen by Kiss. Stray Cat blues is just one Rolling Stone song about doing drugs. They also had a song about slave owners assaulting their female slaves. Motörhead had a song called Jailbait. Winger did too. Bad Company’s song cant get enough is about refusing to stop when a woman says no. Ringo Star’s You’re Sixteen. Billion Dollar Babies by Alice cooper has lines about infants... I’m not even going to finish that. Mellow Yellow is about eight graders. Gary Pucketts Young Girl. Do I seriously need to name more? None of these songs are an issue though? You want to single out Hip Hop. Typical. But you’re not prejudice...👍🏾

[@jianettego2539]

@@sincityquinn That's the problem. People like negative ones so the mainstream media promotes it more. If we want change, we shouldn't support it. It was his choice what music he wants to listen to. You guys are saying he's a snowflake. Sure he may be a weak minded guy but at least he knows it and every opinion matters to.

[@michaelgomez0807]

I pretty much did the same. He is not lying , the message these days is wrong its sending the wrong message to our kids.

[@raymondrobinson2419]

We need to bring back some Gospel Hymns some thing with conviction power.

[@DjevelKristus666]

I stop listening to rap and listen to nothing but metal life been better

[@adrianmachado1200]

Brandon Tatum has a KZbin career where he finds news that he mostly disagrees with and gives his opinion on it. Mostly by yelling about. Like his show the is purely grifting here. He doesn’t believe any of the ish he is saying here

[@brandonbauder302]

Guarantee I got a Hip Hop song you would genuinely love and enjoy the message and overall sound.

[@knightu1642]

How many top radio hip hop or rap hits have a good message? I'm no hypocrite because I listen to old school NWA. But I listen to music that makes me feel good about life and the world and you have to find that music. It doesn't always find you.

[@Rubded]

Rap music with bad messages is really bad. If you don't understand that you are delusional or you are like most people who grew up in bad environments(like myself) and really just don't understand.

[@nexxlevel4590]

Just like u choose what to listen to. Choose to listen to real hip hop. Real hip hop has a meaning and a message and is done skillfully and poetically

[@Jstephj4]

My people destroy themselves, because of lack of knowledge. Satan was is the angel of what ?

[@dominiqueblagojevic9447]

❤🙏

[@sameenergy9414]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@joann5157]

ANYTHING we see or hear influences us. The entertainment industry can argue all they want that "it's just a movie," but the movies and TV we watch, the books we read, and the music we listen to ALL influence the person we are--good or bad. Violent music and movies numb us to evil.

[@MrXyzasdf]

People are so ignorant to the fact that a magical spell is taking over you when you consume anything that draws you away from your own God. Not just only rap music but movies, books, and even the nightly news, these are all magical sigils being cast on to you. Signs and symbols rule the world.

[@DeeDee-el8bd]

Well said!it's a spiritual world!got to be careful about what you see,hear,watch,spirits (good and bad)are around us..need to pray for discernment ,wisdom,be safe🙏🏽❤

[@wally86_]

I've been listening to hip hop since I was 7 , I've just turned 32 and I'm a management accountant , with no felonies. Only weak spirits allow themselves to be influenced by rappers.

[@masxedsyfirspyrul9189]

Uncle Wally what kind of rap music do you listen to???

[@imanster5713]

Theres a huge difference between j Cole and lil pump, or Gucci mane and asap rocky. Theres all different flavors man in that one tub of ice cream called rap

[@kardowalker]

There's more factors involved than just music, it's about your environment too. The guy most likely grew up in the ghetto where mostly everyone was either selling/using drugs, violence, sex, etc. and when your around it for so long, you will adapt to it but respect to him for becoming a better person.

[@jamalsummit9545]

True shit I'm 24 and have only listened to rap and have not done any dumb shit lol people are to easily influenced

[@briannxx]

Uncle Wally Only a blind moron can’t see the negative effects of rap music in the inner city’s

[@RodneyRikai]

Why ya'll not posting more of the conversation as if we just let this man rock and use our platform without any pushback, or real questions about his positioning??? Cmon now

[@MM-jq4pb]

Need another B. Tatum interview!!!

[@brotherk_worshipsjesus9920]

The same black rappers wanting us to buy their music is the same ones telling us off on their records for not having what they got material- & money-wise! They are mean, why listen to them! 😒 Hating on poor/middle class people of your same race when you once lived in that same socio-economic bracket yourself is TOXIC!

[@Bert1010]

Lol black community in denial always tryna make excuses. Rap is trash nowadays and y’all know exactly what Brandon is talking about but act oblivious like 95% of rappers are uplifting our community. They’re not. There are a few with a positive message and that’s not who we are talking about

[@adayinapril5895]

Migos create really good inspirational gospel music as far as I’m concerned

[@youngvolki1745]

is this bait

[@InsubordinatePatriot]

Funny because rap does influence lifestyles

[@briannxx]

Remember your mind is like a computer if you put garbage in you will get garbage out

[@Xoalifestyle]

Maybe you had negative taste to music in general if you were only listening to degrading lyrics. J. cole, wale, chance the rapper, currensy, Big Krit, Cyhi etc has very uplifting music that actually motivates me to focus on myself and help the people around me. Listening to gangsta/trap music is just a portrayal of their life, so i guess he dont watch rated R movies or any type of television that has crime involved. Rap is a reality of someone's life, my man need his own reality check.

[@sunmeetsingh679]

There's countless hip hop artists who have positive/reality driven music.

[@mynameisjeff830]

So he doesn't want to listen to rap music because rapper berate women and the lyrics promote violence but he supports Trump who promotes both smh.

[@RBZ-1]

brain explosion....big facts

[@rubenlopez2764]

He supports Trump? When Trump's father was at a KKK rally?

[@mepatriotyoumarxist1263]

Trump supports violence? How so? News to me.

[@qtaro-7097]

when did he exactly? the obamas did nothing for the black community but to race bait.

[@mynameisjeff830]

@@mepatriotyoumarxist1263 News to you? So you don't remember when Trump told supporters that he will pay lawyer fees if they fight someone? Most Americans do remember.

[@P-CROZIER]

Love to hear you Tatum, You speak Truthful and have L9ads of Integrity 👍🏼

[@siralphey234]

Good point.

[@d.t.williams5034]

Most of rap music is horrible..... He is 1000% correct in his assessment of the hip hop genre. It's TRULY poisoning our culture hands DOWN...