When rap came out 30 years ago I thought it was just a fad

"Yup even if you don't want to listen to rap nowadays it's almost unavoidable like it or not"

And that is what I have been trying to say this whole time. Thanks for making it more clear.

Poor Mr. Taters, assaulted on all sides by that nefarious evil thing called rap. There’s simply no escape. It's all-powerful and it’s out to get us all....

Will it succeed?  Stay tuned for the next episode.  These are indeed scary times in the world of high-end audio.

Or maybe rap is the flip side of an American dream that became a nightmare...for some.

Lol. Subtle cultural bias comment also had me laughing Then I saw a rap artist called Jidenna and the video to the song "Knickers" and all I could do is laugh harder. Witty is back! Lol 

rja, there is no cultural or racial bias that makes me think rap is not music.  Quit playing those cards.  Step up to the plate and show me where the music is in rap.  Quit making unfair, snap judgements and use your brain.