such a great song i used to hate it lot because i would just hear alot of violence ("Cuz I hit you, and you sue me, I shoot you get locked up. Whoo me!") but once i started listening to it it became my favorite song. My only problem is that he curses WAY too much! You can still have a great song with out cursing you know.
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Rapper uses brutal imagery in call to end street violence.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About "Dead and Gone" (CD single)
Parents need to know that even though violent imagery and explicit language pervades this song, the message is admirable. T.I. raps about how people easily fall victim to urban violence. But he doesn't glamorize this lifestyle; instead he tells listeners that you can turn your back on this way of life and be responsible and thoughtful in your actions.The video for this song includes some violent scenes along with symbols of death like gravestones and cemetery gates.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how rappers can use violent imagery to get a point across. T.I. raps in this song about turning his back on street violence and leading a responsible, mature life. Do you think this message is hurt by his own criminal behavior? Also do you think it is confusing for a rapper to sing about non-violence in one song and then in another song promote a "gangsta" lifestyle?
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- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
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- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
from your #1 fan
love it 1 of the best songs i ever herd
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Good song for older kids.
This song is good. I actually love this song. BUT. I don't think you want around your kids if they're under the age of maybe 14. 13 can be somewhat acceptable, if you think that your 13 year old is maturing. Its very violent. It has a lot of violent terms in it. It swears, using s*** f*** and n****.
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
sexy
I think sexy because t.i is sexy
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
If its the radio edited version this is agreat song
this is a great song IF its the clean edited version The whole song is about Ti's life story its got great morals telling kids that being in a gang is wrong about what could happen. Its a great song.
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