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The Massacre

(2005, Rap, by 50 Cent, Label: Aftermath)

  • 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

    Testosterone poisoning disguised as music.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Sexist and misogynistic, with an underlying "bonus" message that problems can only be solved with violence.

  • Violence:

    Very violent, including gun photos and sound effects.

  • Sex:

    Very explicit.

  • Language:

    As strong as it gets.

  • Consumerism:

    An insert advertises Reeboks and includes a discount card.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Several explicit references to drugs and drug users.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Massacre

Parents need to know that the strong language, violent imagery, and super-consistent sexism might make this sometimes interesting album uncomfortable for them. It's really not a good choice for kids, and we don't recommend it for anyone under 17. Also, note that the edited version had to be SO edited that is sounds like nonsense -- it's not worth buying.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why they think 50 Cent feels he needs to use violence, sex, and profanity to get his point across, if their teens end up listening anyway. It might be worth having a conversation about what exactly they like about this music, and what is the difference between the man 50 Cent and the myth he is trying to build?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    gugis1997
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    c'mon man ... garbage. (period)

    TOTALLY SOLD HIS SOUL for commercial success. AWFUL attempt at trying to be an appealing "thug street king rapper" guy. NO PART of this album needs to be played for any child in existance. Ever. It doesn't even stand its own as a RAP ALBUM more less as a tool for destroying a young girl's self-image or increasing the level of social ignorance for a developing young male's mind. This album is poison.

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    movieman1997
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    holy crap!

    that was so $%#@ing bad I hate it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    xToTheEndx
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    zsmovieking5
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 4.0

    great album

    stick with the clean virsion.

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    bonesxprt13
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

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