 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
"Young, Wild and Free" (CD Single)
- By Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa
- Genre: Rap
Common Sense Media says
Rap song makes smoking pot, drinking alcohol seem fun.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the song "Young, Wild and Free" is mostly about smoking marijuana, with some references to drinking, skipping school, sex, and swearing thrown in. The track makes all of these iffy behaviors seem fun. It's definitely not a tune for younger kids.
What's the story?
"YOUNG, WILD AND FREE" is a single by two rap artists -- Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg -- who share a love of one thing: smoking pot. Like many of the tracks each has released before, this tune talks all about marijuana use, along with drinking alcohol and even cutting class at times: "So what we get drunk, so what we smoke weed, we're just having fun, we don't care who sees."
Is it any good?
With a mellow, piano-based groove and smooth backing vocals from Bruno Mars, this track has undeniable musical appeal. The calm, rolling rap styles of both Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg add to the overall feel-good tone. Too bad the subject matter is off limits for kids.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the potential pitfalls involved in using marijuana or other illegal substances. What are the consequences of using drugs and alcohol? What can happen to a person who gets hooked on drinking or drugs?
Is it fair that artists like Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg gain fame and fortune from releasing songs that glorify substance use? Why or why not?
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Don't let your kid be completely Young, Wild, and Free.
Great song about being young and free, doing whatever you want, smoking dope, skipping school, and getting drunk. The song is pretty good in itself, but think about your kid before you choose this song. Rolling joints (marijuana cigarettes) bigger than King Kong's fingers is a little unnerving for parents, smoke them down to their stingers is a line that exhibits the drug content, and if I skip for the day I'm with your (expletive) smoking grade A also exhibits the skipping school and drug/sexual content. Don't be overprotective, but know your kid before you let him/her listen to this.
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Ugh
Why on Earth would anyone listen to this cr*p!!! Ugh, i've never even listened to this entire song because it just repulses me. And I only said Off for 17 because this music is just garbage
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Not for Kids, espeically teens
It tells kids to smoke weed and drink till their drunk, 1 use of ni**a.
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Great song from Snoop Dogg!
It is a great song. Too bad that is with a lot of negative messages and with vulgar words :(.
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great song, bad messages
overall its a really good song. the drugs are a real problem, but i really loved the song
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explicit but great
great song. i think dat is the best from snoop dogg.
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Just Bad Music
Sure, it is a "feel good" song but it is not appropriate. Honestly it is just bad with meaningless lyrics in the sense of morality.
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| Artists: | Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | October 11, 2011 |
| Label: | Atlantic |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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