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Curtis

(2007, Hip-hop, by 50 Cent, Label: Aftermath)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sexist, misogynist, violent, and boring rap.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Sexist and racist language: The "N" word is used repeatedly.
  • Violence:

    Many graphic references to guns and violence ("any motherf--ker touch me, I'll murder him" is a milder sentiment) and gunshot sound effects.
  • Sex:

    A lot of explicitly sexist -- even more than sexy -- imagery. "You squeal like a little girl you pitiful, chill/We gon' f--k, I just popped this little blue pill...And let me s--t on ya chest and if some pee comes out/Just guzzle it down, just guzzle it down."
  • Language:

    Every four-letter word you can think of.
  • Consumerism:

    Car brands are mentioned; CD package contains ads for Trilla, Pontiac, G Unit footwear, ringtones and wallpaper, and, um, vitamin water.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    "Smokin' that yak" (crack) and "I drop a bag off" are just a few of the drug references.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Curtis

Parents need to know that this rapper's new offering is sexist, misogynist ("we gonna share the same bitch, I go first"), violent (gunshot sound effects and much, much, more), riddled with drug references ("I drop a bag off" at every opportunity), filled with product mentions -- but also tedious and unimaginative.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why so many rappers have to be shocking in order to gain attention. Could they get their point across as vividly with milder language? Aside from shock value, what do they accomplish artistically by pushing the envelope in this way? Families can also talk about what qualities make a CD exceptionally boring, despite obviously provocative content. Is it limited vocal range? A lot of thematic and lyrical repetition? What's your favorite song, by any artist? How could you "50-Cent" it up and make it really, really boring?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    violent yes boring no

    sure the album is violent but it's not boring this is why 50 is listen to 50 cent because he is amazing people say he sucks and that all he sings about violence sure the violence part is true just see my gun go off i'll stilll kill but when compared to eminem he's quite tame. so rap gets another great cd to keep fueling the insdustry and you get the satisfaction of a violent enjoyable rap cd

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title off for age 14 and give it 3.0

    huh

    Some of the songs are alright... but yeah, not for kids.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in North Dakota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    good

    i think ths is good it doesnt have alot of swearing like they say.i think it is a lot tamer than the massacre.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Not His Best Work

    I love 50. But honestly, it could have been better. Sorry 50, but Kanye did way better on his album. Very explicit. Some songs were good I will admit. But the album in all was just decent.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    50 hit it with this one

    One of 50's best CD's yet. Good stuff, and if you appreciate rap music, and where 50 has been, you will love this CD!

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