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Ego Trippin'

(2008, Hip-hop, by Snoop Dogg, Label: Geffen 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?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sometimes foul CD shouldn't be dismissed.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    All over the place, from making a better life for yourself to degrading women. He's very proud of what he's accomplished and boasts about it a lot (hence the title of the CD).
  • Violence:

    Considering Snoop declares himself a "gangsta" there's not much violence on the CD. He does talk about growing up in the "hood," going to jail, other people in jail.
  • Sex:

    Sexual comments -- some of which are graphic and raw -- are all over the album. A few examples: "I love it when you dance so sexy," "I have two friends/we can have group sex," "See my game is outrageous I got her to the crib/And exchanged some f--k faces," "I used to put it in yo ass/you ain't had it in a while," "When you need that good sex I'm your guy."
  • Language:

    "Bitch" and the "N" word are repeated over and over again. Snoop likes to say other words such as "motherf--ker," "s--t," "ass," and "f--k."
  • Consumerism:

    A few mentions of soda, alcohol, and car brands.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Snoop doesn't hide the fact that he likes to smoke pot…a lot. He brings up cocaine, but dismisses it. He also mentions drinking socially. ("Drank all my liquor, know it's all good" and "Roll up and lick the paper if they're able.")
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ego Trippin'

Parents need to know that although Snoop Dogg plays a dedicated father on his hit reality TV show on E!, this album isn't very family-friendly. There's swearing, references to drugs, alcohol, and smoking, and plenty of sexual comments about women (many of which are degrading), and over-the-top self-praising. But, some of the songs are actually sweet (yes, sweet!) and Snoop has brought on some great talent, both musically and vocally.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about hip-hop artists putting out a clean album. Snoop talks about always having the gangsta life in him. Do you think he's able to produce an entire album of inoffensive music? Would it be as successful?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This album is one of my favorites

    It's not especially explicit and there's some of the best rap ever here.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    I love the website

    I LOVE THE WEBSITE!!!!!!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    What this music is all about

    To me I think that this music have a perpuse and he well the stuff that snoop dog sings about is from real life exsperinces and I like it because it shows emotions and what he him self as a singer has a right to speak up for what he went through and there are parents who care what there kids lissen to and ones that donmt and I respect that because well If I was a parent I would lissen to the music before I let my kids lissen to it and if it had real life things in it I would let them lissen to let them see what is out ther and what you need to watch for.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    great cd

    this cd is is kinda iffy. If you are offended by a lot of sex stuff not for you it isn't really at all violent their are quiet a bit of drug stuff and even some extremely graphic language even some sexual graphic language but with all that aside it is a really great cd

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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