Parents need to know that there are no holds barred here in terms of racist and explicit language and sexist posturing (status-wise, women are equated to designer clothing and nice cars). Some clothing brands are mentioned, and the title invites violent associations.
Positive messages:Although Nelly indulges in a few sweet, romantic moments on a ballad or two, the overall impression is one of deeply ingrained sexism. Women are appreciated in the same way one appreciates an expensive possession or a momentary diversion ("You're the one I wanna spend this night with / tryin' to get in those drawers and bang it out till the morning").
Violence:The album title and some of the photos on the CD insert evoke violence, as do lyrics about "getting dirty looks from the LA cops" -- but Nelly does a lot more damage with his credit card.
Sex:Loaded with explicit and sexist lyrics: "You gotta freak that s--t, freak that s--t like you want it / You gotta show some ass / show some t-ts ... just like a marathon, girl, just ... go on, run it."
Language:The "N" word is used frequently and gleefully, along with every other four-letter word.
Consumerism:Many clothing brand names are mentioned, especially in "Stepped on My J's," a celebration of a trip to the mall and the power of plastic ("Now I wanna take this time to thank my American Express / for allowing me to express my American the best").