Here I go again. Getting up on the soap box.
Music is not define by one Genre or one person. And, whether it is crap or the best is not determine by an award show or some self proclaimed authority on what we all should be listening too. Rap has it's place just as Metal has it's place. If you don't like it, then don't listen to it. But, don't try to dictate to us what is or is not good. And, for you who knock 50 cent, you do so because he is on top, like you did when Eminen and the late 2pac was on top. 50 cent has found a way to market his music to the mainstream listeners and buyers. He, like other artist, are in it for the money. And, if you are not in it for the money, fame and all that comes with it, then what are you in it for. If you say the music, then tell me how many times have your favorite artist gave a free concert? Or, did not try to market their music to masses by selling t-shirt and memorabilia at their concerts?