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No More Big Pimpin’: Jay-Z Reflects on Misogyny in his Lyrics
As Jay-Z prepares for the release of his new book, “Decoded,” co-written by hip hop scribe Dream Hampton, the rapper is reflecting on his music catalogue. The rapper, whose new book includes lyrics to many of his songs, says that he regrets the way he rapped about women:
“Some [lyrics] become really profound when you see them in writing. Not ‘Big Pimpin.’ That’s the exception. It was like, I can’t believe I said that. And kept saying it. What kind of animal would say this sort of thing? Reading it is really harsh.”
In a recent interview, Jay-Z revealed that he thinks that love is going to be the thing that prevails in music:
“We have to find our way back to true emotion. This is going to sound so sappy, but love is the only thing that stands the test of time. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was all about love. Andre 3000, The Love Below. Even N.W.A, at its core — that was about love for a neighborhood.”
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