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"Make Her Say" (CD single)

(2009, Rap, by Kid Cudi, Label: Universal)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Skilled rapper cops out with swearing, sex talk, bragging.

The themes of this music are:   bragging, fame, money, partying, sex

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–17

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Cudi, Kanye, and Common describe the type of behavior that no kid should emulate -- racking up sexual experiences, degrading women, egregious swearing, blatant boasting, and partying.
  • Role models:

    None of the rappers who peform on this song serve as solid role models.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    References sex in all its forms, including prostitution: "F--k them other niggas 'cause she down for the stickin' / F--k them other niggas 'cause she down for some lickin' / F--k them other bitches 'cause she down for the trickin'."
  • Language:

    Plenty of graphic language, with repeated use of f--k, nigga, bitch, and dick.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Alludes to the line in the Jamie Foxx song "Blame It" about alcohol: "Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol."
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "Make Her Say" (CD single)

Parents need to know that this song includes graphic references to various sexual acts, extremely explicit language, and plenty of boasting about being rich and famous. 

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Families Can Talk About

  • Why do some rappers glamorize casual sex, foul language, and partying in their songs? Is this lifestyle really as satisfying as rappers claim? Can money and fame buy you true happiness?     
  • Listening to degrading sexual lyrics has been shown to speed sexual activity. Read our Sex and Media Tips.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    My new fav rapper

    Although these lyrics are at times EXTREMELY explicit, but this song is exceptional. Who else but Mr. Day 'N Nite would think of using the acoustic version of the "Poker Face" chorus as their own hook. Having Yeezy and Common just make the track even better in my opinion.

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