15 Things Rappers Need To Know – According to Danny Myers

Danny Myers - Tip 15: Be Mindful of Your Words

Check AllHipHop’s this feature on the art of emceeing called “15 Things Every Rapper Should Know.” First up? Battle rapper Danny Myers

15. Be Mindful of Your Words.

Danny Myers - Tip 15: Be Mindful of Your Words
Danny Myers – Tip 15: Be Mindful of Your Words

“Words have power, so be mindful of them so that you don’t hurt others.  Even though we have freedom of speech and that is important, you can really offend people with your words. Hip-Hop is one of the places where you would hear the most outrageous things. But I think just rappers should be considerate of other people’s feelings. I know that’s probably crazy coming from me, because I haven’t said some outlandish shit to my opponents, but at the same time, I do know that that’s just entertainment. I’m talking about just even in interviews, even when you’re speaking in interviews, or anything. You got to be mindful of the things that you say, because you can get canceled nowadays for saying anything.”

“Hip-Hop is finicky. Just do one thing wrong or say one thing at the wrong place and at the wrong time and you are out of there.”