Rapper Scarface thinks that hip-hop is being made simpler by non-black people.

Rap legend Scarface has been in the industry for a long time and has seen many changes over the years. Recently, he spoke out about his frustrations with the current state of hip-hop and the control that outsiders have over it. Appearing on "The Fly Zone Radio Show" with Trick Trick, Scarface expressed his disdain for the "dumbing down" of hip-hop culture and the influence of streaming platforms that prioritize profit over artistry.

"It's like they're trying to make the whole culture stupid," Scarface stated passionately. "And let me be as offensive as I can when I say this, but it's true. The culture is being manipulated and controlled by people who don't even look like us. They didn't create this culture, but they want to dictate who can be a part of it and how it's presented. And it's not right."

Scarface specifically called out the streaming platforms that have drastically reduced the amount of money artists can make from their music. He expressed frustration with the fact that artists used to be able to sell records for $10, but now they are only making fractions of a cent per stream.

"We're getting screwed over," he exclaimed. "There's no money in streaming for us, but these platforms are making millions from subscriptions. It's not fair."

Scarface proposed a solution to this issue – a boycott of streaming platforms where artists pull their music and demand fair compensation. He also expressed a desire to see the return of record stores and small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the rise of streaming.

"We need to take our music off these platforms and demand to be paid what we're worth," he urged. "And we need to support our own businesses, like record stores, that have been pushed out by streaming."

Scarface also reflected on how much the industry has changed since he first entered it in 1989. He remembered a time when an artist could make a comfortable living from just one album, but now, with streaming, it takes millions of streams to even come close to that level of success.

"If I sell 65 million albums, I don't need to make any more music," he explained. "But now, with these streaming rates, it takes billions of streams just to reach platinum status. It's not right. We're being used and exploited, and I'm tired of seeing my people being taken advantage of."

Scarface also expressed his frustration with the lack of support for female rappers in the industry, echoing sentiments shared by fellow rapper Fat Joe. He believes that the industry needs to do better in supporting and uplifting women in hip-hop.

In the end, Scarface's message is clear – artists need to take control of their own music and demand fair compensation for their hard work and talent. And as consumers, we need to support and uplift our own community by supporting businesses that have been pushed out by corporate giants. Only then can we truly take back control of our culture and ensure that it is not "dumbed down" by outsiders.

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