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Hate It or Love It

(2007, Hip-hop, by Chingy, Label: Disturbing the Peace)

  • 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

    Explicit in every way; guest stars can't save CD.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Sexist and racist language; the "N" word is used repeatedly.

  • Violence:

    There's a "pistol in my pocket" and a few other references to weapons and violence.

  • Sex:

    Explicit sexuality, including references to "my d--k", a condom off, in addition to a lot of innuendo of the "tell her to swallow me" variety.

  • Language:

    Every four-letter word you can think of, without a trace of artistry or social consciousness.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Many references to drugs and drinking ("Air full of smoke" and "pocket full of dope"). Getting high seems to be the accepted norm in Chingy-land.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Hate It or Love It

Parents need to know that this CD bursts out of the gate with a string of four-letter words, and goes on to reinforce Chingy's sentimental attachment to drugs, guns, and exploitative sex. While some of his contemporaries use visceral imagery to make passionate and thoughtful points about the state of the world we live in, Chingy is here strictly (and oh so tediously) for the party.

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  • Families can talk about Chingy's need to be explicit. Do artists really need to shock the listener with swear words, sexual lyrics, and references to drugs and drinking? Does the mature -- and inappropriate -- content make the album stronger? Families can also talk about what (if anything) special guests add to the mix.
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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    mpearmai
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

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    Nothin' good

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    natedogg
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

    a must have album

    this is one of the best chingy albums i have heard in my life. you have to get this no matter what common sense says

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    natedogg
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    a must have album

    this is one of the best chingy albums i have heard in my life. you have to get this no matter what common sense says

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