Heroes and Villains: Is hip-hop a cancer or a cure? | Lecrae | TEDxNashville

[@joetotheflow]

I had to pause so many times during this, just to summarize his thoughts and expressions, brilliant talk. Thank you crae

[@yasserhoo7424]

+Joe just like me

[@Aariyan096]

So I'm not alone lol. His sentences were complex but it made me really think.

[@ghostswordsman8024]

Joe your pic aupports your commenr

[@tiffanycardot4966]

my Kirk mommas bot? boy lmbo

[@royalflush8173]

yes it was a very intelligent presentation

[@Dwaynebaileymusic]

This was absolutely amazing, one of the best ted talk ever. Great job Lecrae Moore.

[@jomamaboy75]

“today you’ve heard one story, may we all have the humility to hear many more”

[@Bl5H0P]

Great TED talk by Lecrae. He kept it 100.

[@coloureditz__7823]

Wassssssup!! Bishop!!

[@Bl5H0P]

What's up bro?

[@jordanscott4543]

+Bl5H0P I'm subscribed to you

[@coloureditz__7823]

+Jordan Scott same

[@Eddie53172]

💯

[@TheBigdaddyremi]

So much respect for this man. Opening up mind instead of just screaming out words. I'm 37 years old and I still look for mentors, they are hard to find in this day and age, but this man should be looked as one.

[@JeansiByxan]

I was fortunate enough to only listen to great, socially conscious hip-hop when I first got into music. It shaped me in a positive way and so I am also a living example of how this is possible.

[@angelasings24]

i love how comfortable he is up there. all that performing experience really shows

[@onepurpose2638]

Excellent representation of the Hip Hop community. I really miss the days when Hip Hop edified the community. Brothers like you are really keeping hope alive. God Bless you brother! Keep up the good work!

[@badboyfox007]

This man knows what he's talking about, rad artist & smart man! #keepthegoal

[@spacedoutrecords1063]

badboyfox007 #kaka

[@thinkercat2836]

Good to understand origins of hip hop - not always bad. Lecrae has an important role in modelling positivity to his community, positive lyrics - so sad so many no fathers.

[@johnstanderfer3692]

Has anyone else noticed how rap-able this speech is? It rhymes so beautifully.

[@ItsMaeEss]

Exactly what I've been thinking for many years!! I'm a huge hip hop baby and the part that makes me mad about it is when people praise uneducated behaviours and idolise these "villains. What an amazing topic, Lecrae. Respect.

[@phillsfan100]

I used to listen to lecrae way back like 5 or 6 years ago, maybe more, glad to see he's still doing his thing. Definitely has a brilliant message that needs to be heard.

[@SunlessPeriwinkle]

Hip-hop is the genre that has one of the most intriguing history I have been fascinated by.

[@morabitocrystal]

I love listening to your Godly wisdom. When I was saved a dozen years ago I missed listening to hip-hop/rap; I choose not to put those negative words in my mind (the thing I think about is the thing I will do)....I choose to keep my mind on The Word of God and how I can serve Him! Then a friend introduced me to your music and 116; I am SO happy! I went to see you when you came to upstate NY and felt edifice. Thank you for all you do; your (and other Christian artists) music fills a void with a positive message!

[@jro2.147]

"Embracing your stigma... is an act of defiance" Such a profound statement.

[@sagemabraham4939]

my hat is off to you lecrea, thank you for defending hip hop, may the Spirit continue to use you as a light to open blind eye's

[@cadenhenderson4322]

Today you’ve heard one story. May we all have the humility to hear any more. I really like those closing remarks. Is it fun to be in an echo chamber sometimes? Sure, and it’s healthy! But we need to branch out and hear other things that challenge our beliefs too.

[@jobby13]

So glad i watched this. As a huge hip hop fan its refreshing and opens the mind to thinking in a different well! Lecrae you are the truth

[@JonnieQuestsStars]

Every hero in ones eye, can be seen as a villain to another.

[@TheBlackJewelz]

I underestimated this. This was super legit. Really deep.

[@monsurmia971]

Remarkably portrayed, remarkably narrated...a short and powerful history by Lecrae. Well presented!!!!!!

[@juanmartinortega4898]

Many people should listen to this it has a huge message

[@CharlieStrange]

Incredible. Very well done Lecrae

[@destinybailey5537]

I love how he brought attention to this! There is hope.

[@mabelasuquo1873]

"Today we've heard one story; may we all have the humility to hear many more."

[@lokkanhui2234]

One of my favourite TED Talks yet

[@BretSimmons]

Take the time to watch. Keep an open mind. It's an exceptional talk

[@jodycajudo]

Thank you for educating us on this history! Wise words and a great story. Thanks for being an inspiration Lecrae!

[@TheScotchK]

Regardless if you like Lecrae or are on board with the CHH Industry, I love this because this is all about the NARRATIVE. Narrative, narrative, narrative. Tell 'em, Crae

[@Theohybrid]

Sho Baraka: 'The Narrative' does well too. :D Similar actually.

[@cheetahgoldenfire]

One of the greatest speeches ever!

[@amoswellington480]

Thank you Lecrae for sharing this insightful and timely reflection and unveiling of the perspective that many Americans of African Descent share. I saw you at The Greek in LA with Jill Scott. I love you brother you were already my favorite Rapper but you're on another level now. Christ in my rhymes!

[@fartknocker2536]

he speaks so well and he's so clean...

[@LBrownoffical]

I LOVE LECRAE, ITS GOOD TO SEE HIM STILL GOING! FOUND HIS MUSIC IN 2012 :) THE GUY IS A HIP HOP BLESSING

[@Nabiyah1]

He is an all around blessing, Hip Hop included. 😊

[@jakeinator722]

Such humility from Lecrae. Sublime lesson from my brother in Christ.

[@GODLIMIT]

Lecrae for President!!!

[@ryantristani5091]

Totally bruh.

[@criticallycheesycaleb6681]

Why???

[@GODLIMIT]

@@criticallycheesycaleb6681 Because it's rare to find a Western leader - esp. in the so-called free world - who understands the concept of a true hero outside of the propagandistic western lens, which is distorted to the point of accepting only "their kind" can be deemed heroic. I was being only slightly facetious with my comment but I bet Lecrae would make a 10x better leader than most of the clowns voted in by the western mob today.

[@criticallycheesycaleb6681]

@@GODLIMIT personally idk how much to trust him. He flaunted Romans 1:16 (I will not be ashamed of the gospel) for years and when he achieved a certain degree of mainstream success, he cut ties from it. Any connection to Christianity was removed from his bio when his 2017 ATWT album released. Does he still claim to be unashamed? I do not know his circumstances nor his heart, but as for me, I do not trust that behavior.

[@chrisjackson4304]

One of the best talks I've ever heard on hiphop.

[@aaronjohnson2999]

Love Lecrae! My brother in Christ.

[@regeraagera9861]

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[@regeraagera9861]

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[@regeraagera9861]

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[@regeraagera9861]

Sorry lecrae is not christian

[@regeraagera9861]

+yamika mumba lecrae was Christian. his music like (tell the world) is Christian. But his pride made him want money. Worldly rapers like lil Wayne told him that he was good and should rap with them. And I think that the illuminati told him to drop Jesus out of his songs so he can make money of it.

[@cdoria987]

As a life long hip hop fan I love this.

[@natv55]

This. This! Preach! Thank you for getting this message across

[@effectsofraponyouth8955]

I love this video. He is a first hand source for advocating that rap music is what you make of it and it by itself doesn't make you into a villain.

[@lilangel5130]

Lecrae is the man

[@Hermione617]

That was soo so great. I learned new things! Thank you, Lecrae & all the organizers/ sponsors of this event!

[@OfficialAndrewLee]

8: in a gang 10: drugs 13: sex 15: robber 17: went to jail 21: accepted Christ 37: became a Preacher

[@dylan_dmb3398]

He isn't 37

[@Happy_Yes]

+Dylan _DMB I think he referring to the fact he spreads the word through music

[@dylan_dmb3398]

I just looked it up he Is 37

[@act29productions37]

+Dylan _DMB oh wooow he is quite older then i thought... crud, hope he doesnt retire anytime soon

[@dylan_dmb3398]

Yeah I know he won't retire he could right now but he wants to teach the gospel in his music

[@OutSDR-]

This is by far the best Ted talk I’ve ever listened to 💯

[@LyricalOpposition]

Lecrae for President.

[@adonaysebhatu7130]

+Lyrical Opposition AYO!

[@santosjonathan]

💯

[@LyricalOpposition]

adonay sebhatu hahaha what's up, Adonay!

[@LyricalOpposition]

Jonathan Santos 100!

[@lanaciondelhiphoplatino9159]

i do good job in president..because my english no good...same like americans

[@404mph]

One of the best ted talks I’ve seen in a while

[@dexterdahmer]

this is exactly why i love lecrae

[@TwentyPaphonies]

#LecraeForPresident

[@tonywalker1954]

Twenty Paphonies. Yes please

[@thebratman7468]

love it but it kinda goes against ya know?

[@johnblunt6693]

I would be for it

[@joshmartin8342]

This is a great speech. I love hip hop and rap music I've listened to it basically all my life. It has influenced me some when I was young and made me want to do more things that wasn't the best choice or it made me more open to it. I grew up with a parent on disability and one dead and went to a school where there were way more financially stable people than me and I felt like a outcast sometimes so I connected more with hip hop. I think sometimes of kids that are in the situation I was in without guidance listening to hip hop and trying to emulate these people and stories cause it does influence esp. the kids and if they are not strong and being intelligent about their decisions. I can see kids wanting to try to act out what they hear cause they think that it's cool or that they should. I wonder how much the artist think of what the impact could be of putting out such negative lyrics? I say if you have young kids that listen to it talk to them about it .

[@issavibez394]

Reggae is the way

[@capoeiristachik1]

Best Ted Talk I have ever watched. This grand scale considerations for reshaping the struggle of countless people across the world.

[@jazz9849]

Lecrae got me into rap and his lyrics are so powerful and true!!! luv ya and God bless

[@_marlon]

Very impressive, Lecrae! Public speaking ain't easy and you went up there and handled it like you've been doing it for decades. The content was great, your delivery was spot on, and it's a message with telling and hearing!

[@JoelMoulton]

That piano threw me off, I was like how is he going to work that into this? Then he just left.

[@arkhambricksskylar]

This is AMAZING! I love how he worded this! Even using a bit of comedy to get his point across. Amazing way of saying this! GREAT job! Keep it real Lecrae!

[@lwandilemakubalo7477]

'May we have the humility to hear more'.

[@markgalati]

Lecrae speaks with such an incredible ability to get people to listen and hear the story. This was incredibly insightful! This is someone I want talk to more because he can teach me a few things. This type of information is very good to have so we can be more wise than those of the past.

[@skysomthing3564]

Great talk that I hope brings positive awareness and inspiration to the upcoming generation of artists!

[@loganwolverine8571]

Thank you Lecrae , for the light you spread in many forms.

[@marbkjm]

man this is pure gold!

[@TimVels]

Wow that's a lot of research gone through :)

[@noahthegreat7873]

Tim Vels I

[@BisQt]

Very shallow research, it's very simplified and adapted to white folks/uneducated people of this lifestyle/movement.

[@hogger3445]

@@BisQt It’s a TED talk. Of course it’s simplified. It’s not a college course.

[@seleneaurea3222]

@@BisQt could you give me some sources to read/listen to?

[@ShawnEnglish]

This confirms what i personally feel...God has called Crae into this Life and he is in Gods Purpose...Keep on being a light Bro

[@cyndimoore8114]

Love his wisdom and his allegories! Smart, funny, honest and entertaining!

[@Eric1738-7]

I'm an Athiest but I love Lecrae and what he's trying to do and his music is just wonderful the lyrics are powerful and just amazing

[@megamatt1915]

I absolutely love Lecrae. Won't ever forget going to a concert from his Anomaly tour!

[@rexfordnana]

Never saw Hip hop from this point of view. Great insight Lecrae

[@MrEric951]

there are never any excuses or justifications for wrongs that you know are wrongs within your heart. look within.

[@astarmediallc]

I am so glad their are people willing to make "negatives" into something positive. I look up to LeCrae because we both have the same grind and passion we see the issues with our entertainment world and it needs to be cleaned up. #GodSpeed #EBGH

[@allenwalker8657]

I hope this reaches every hip hop artist or lover.

[@kellyginting9503]

I just discovered this! Wow! Amazing! I used it today in a class of seniors here in Japan!

[@tiffanycardot4966]

lecrae is terrific PRAISE GOD!

[@SephoraTindal]

always refreshing to hear someone speak eloquently about a subject I am passionate about thanks for sharing

[@Beholdaladee]

Impressive talk, eloquently put, great quotes to exemplify the argument being made. Very much enjoyed!

[@christianharbin21]

Forgive me , but that cardigan is fire!!! Fantastic talk, Lecrae!! Totally sharing this.

[@ketket0725]

You PREACHING!!!! I'm so glad I listened to this!

[@ORGILMAAAAA]

Hip Hop will always be an art to me - though, the sadness is present

[@cindywakefield4435]

Fantastic talk - one of the best of the day.

[@kylewray7779]

This Hits me right in the heart when walking around school I hear kids listening to rap And then later I see them talking about drugs. Like it's true but then I listen to Lecrae and hear better things. To me, rap Is a hero his song bring wisdom when I'm down and bring me more joy when I am happy.

[@nafanuapili947]

Now THIS is how you give a speech 👏👏👏

[@sistasunshinesmith8149]

Sad to say in 2020 this is so relevant. Please recognize We are blessed to be a blessing...spread love peace & joy...it's too nice to save for one special person or one special day! True Mirror Moment...Seen to SEE!

[@kennedym4289]

Great speech! Proud of you young man!!

[@OTKP]

This is the type of artist I LOVE seeing Represent Hip Hop and not the Mumble Idiots who go out of their way to Perpetuate Negative Stereotypes which they think gets them "Street Credibility"

[@Tenchu_87]

@@user-rl8ji i like to learn about what makes murderers tick too.

[@user-rl8ji]

@@Tenchu_87 8 months has changed me and I actually despise trap music now I listen to very few artists in that sorta genre. Because I’ve learned how bad it is.

[@nathandrouillard2927]

This is probably the best Ted Talk I've ever watched

[@leighrose616]

He is mistaking Hip Hop for Rap. Hip Hop is not violent. Hip Hop was created to minimise violence between the gangs in New York. Hip Hop has existed since 1972, so hardly “wearing diapers” in 1982. Hip Hop is the culture, not the music, the cultural elements include the music, which is funk, disco, soul, jazz, electro, rock & finally Rap. The other elements are dance, graffiti art and DJing/turntablism. Hip Hop has many facets, the only negativity within the culture has come from Rap. There is a big difference between labelling the whole culture as a negative when it is not.

[@insecttoy]

Thank you for defending hip hop

[@tom4sso]

imagine of 2pac got to live long enough to speak at TED

[@KOCChristian]

He’ll have talk show that be bigger than Oprah

[@cgill914]

Wow, what a crazy thought. He would be bursting with wisdom. Wish we could hear what he would have to say today (especially now in 2020)

[@NK-vd6wv]

Tupac is the least insightful rapper of all time.

[@-j-4618]

@@NK-vd6wv you don’t know what you’re talking about lmao

[@MindofEhiz]

Great talk that will always be relevant. Thank you Lecrae!

[@beulaho]

The way he says "heroes" sounds so much like "He rose" to me - didn't know the American pronunciation was different (the stress falls differently) but it's a nice reminder that indeed HE ROSE! 💞

[@Nabiyah1]

Americans speak in many dialects; thus, stress that is placed on a particular part of a word, may or may not, align with the formally accepted diction of the American version of that word. For Example: The formally accepted diction for the American form of the word "heroes" is heer-ohs, which sounds like "hear-rose." Some American dialects puts the emphasis on HE (which is the point of your comment) instead of the first 3 letters HER (which you would think would inflect the sound of the word HER (as in a feminine pronoun), but it does not.

[@makayla1374]

💓💓

[@shenekaallen8166]

Well so much for me tryna wind down...this TED Talk has me wide awake... in awe. What an amazingly complicated, yet eloquent summary on how politics, economics & perceptions influence hip-hop culture. Amazing, Lecrae. Thx

[@tommyboat2003]

This dude has some wisdom.

[@caitlyndeambra2209]

9:59 "... caught the brunt of the blow." Blow? Well played sir.

[@Warren1814]

Lord please bless ALL of those who grew up without fathers in their lives!! Even those kids that are growing up today without fathers today.. Amen....

[@febha_mathew]

Loved his talk. He can hold his own in history! Not that he shouldn't or anything, he did a spectacular job

[@itslukewilliams]

really good

[@azais5143]

Man you're everywhere

[@itslukewilliams]

+rabarisoa miadantoa tiana looks like you are aswell haha.

[@professord1522]

This is a great talk. Thank you!

[@demisemedia]

I've made hip-hop a living for myself positively & negatively. With reality there is both good & bad. Yin and Yang. Cancer and Cure. If hip-hop is ALL YOU HAVE to make it through struggle, you must use it as a tool to get you from the negative spot you are in to the more positive place!

[@kkane3428]

He is too precious for words.. keep up the good, Godly works.. I have ALL YOUR ALBUMS.....

[@BrantWeckstein]

15:20 "when the music was indigenous to its own community, it was positive, socially aware, and anti-drug. When it broadened out and diversified to the suburbs, it embraced criminality; sold it for profit." wow

[@kaylakouri7031]

Preach! ! Such à great speaker

[@GothiQhaQer]

Wow. This was profound.