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51/50 Ratchet

(2007, Hip-hop, by Hurricane Chris, Label: J Records)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Young rapper is quite explicit; for mature teens.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Lots of emphasis on money and "pimpin'" ("gonna f--k some bimbos" and "I'm in the streets/can't take it out on me/getting' money dats all I know"). Mentions the word "haters" many times in reference to those against rappers/hip-hop.

  • Violence:

    "Bang" graphically references gangs, violence: "I leave a ("N" word) brain's leakin' on a stop sign."

  • Sex:

    Sexual innuendo and activity: "bent her over from the back/and hit her with the missile," but does mention the importance of using a condom: "if I can't use protection/then it ain't cut."

  • Language:

    Several uses of "N" word, other words used; "s--t," "ass," "p---y," "faggot," and "f--k."

  • Consumerism:

    Expedition, Escalade, Patron, Bacardi, Louis Vuitton.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Mentions Patron shots, Bicardi, being drunk several times, and smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About 51/50 Ratchet

Parents need to know that this 18-year-old rapper talks quite maturely and often inappropriately for his age -- or any age, for that matter. There's frequent use of the "N" word, some vulgar language ("ass","s--t", "faggot," "p---y", and "f--k"), sexual innuendo and activity, violence (some gang related), and a few illegal substances in this debut album.

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  • Families can talk about the fact that this young rapper is singing about adult issues. Does this make him more marketable in the hip-hop industry, instead of rapping about topics that are age appropriate? Is it OK that the hip-hop industry sings about "hoes," violence, and other dicey topics? Could they get their point across without being so vulgar?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    rmsywat
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 3.0
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    good for all ages

    remember its just music. music does not kill people do.

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    Nico9000
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0

    I thought it was not so bad

    Sex: 6/10 Some references in Touch Me but not to bad. Violence: 6/10 Not so violent but a couple of moments. Language: 8/10 There's not much profanity. Just 1 or 2 F-words, like 3 s--t and a few N-Words but not so bad.

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Noah7296
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    As bad as soulja boy

    I gave him a off not because he is not safe we hear worse but because how lame it is

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