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Hoodstar

(2006, Hip-hop, by Chingy, Label: Capitol)

  • 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?

    1.0

  • Common Sense says

    Lazy lyrics, boring tracks, and nasty rap

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some racist language; most of the lyrics are demeaning and sexist -- women are sex objects in jeans and thongs and nothing more.

  • Violence:

    Some violent imagery in the lyrics.

  • Sex:

    Explicit sexual references. "She got a little tipsy/Then started feeling on me/Then start feeling on herself....Then she got on top and let it drop."

  • Language:

    Every four-letter word you can think of.

  • Consumerism:

    Insert contains an ad for ringtones; some clothing brands are mentioned in the lyrics.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Several references to drugs and drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Hoodstar

Parents need to know that Chingy's new CD not only is monotonous and boring, but also employs every kind of provocative language there is. The edited version is badly done and not worth the trouble.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Chingy's refusal (or inability?) to write songs that contain any hint of cleverness or social relevance. What is the appeal of this phenomenally boring artist?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    freebird
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 3.0

    a must-read for teens

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    bookfriend1993
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    I despise most rap, and this was no exception.

    UGH! This gives rappers a bad name!

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    splah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    uh huh

    man im like chingys biggest fannn!! but his cd is o.k. i bought it cuz he is so fine..thats the only reason he is so popular

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