The growing desire for fame and fortune is driving many of today’s young aspiring hip hop artists. Innocent and pure at first, many hip hop artists claim they are doing it for the love of music and not for fame and money. However, only a handful of them accomplish this simple task. As fame and fortune rise, these superstars are distracted from their “roots” – the real reason they are in business. Maybe it was a front from the start, but we’ll give you the benefit of the doubt.
This article will provide an overview of the rise and fall of two of the best-known hip hop rap artists of their day; MC Hammer from the late 80’s to the early 90’s and DMX from the late 90’s to the early 2000’s. As the saying goes, “what goes up, must come down”. How quickly one falls down and how one falls down from stardom depends solely on the day-to-day decisions of the artist.
Let’s take a moment to consider … “Stop! Hammer time!” MC Hammer shows that the difference between success and foolishness is very fine. Hip hop artists are ruling out certain consequences that come from overspending their quick fortune. They continue to flaunt their fortune by buying bling-style urban hip hop jewelry and consequently lose fame, as do many lottery winners today.
In the 1980s, MC Hammer was a musical sensation in his prime, possibly rivaling the popularity of the late Michael Jackson. With the launch of Please hammer, don’t hurt them, MC Hammer made approximately $ 33 million in profit. Along with more album sales, tours, endorsements, and merchandise, it raised millions and millions. Hammer spent $ 12 million on his home alone. Along with his house, he also bought 2 helicopters, 17 expensive cars, bad investments, and very expensive antiques.
MC Hammer’s biggest regret was who was around him during his rise to fame. It employed 300 people for a total payroll of half a million dollars a month. Many of his “friends,” or the 300 people he tried to help, were there just for his money and fame. In 1996, Hammer filed for bankruptcy. In the late 90’s he became a preacher as he continued to release albums that couldn’t replicate his previous success.
… and then there was X.
DMX went from Ruff Ryder to a proverbial jab. Raised in a city north of New York City, he spent much of his time on the streets committing crimes. DMX found a sanctuary in hip hop music, to escape its harsh life. He enjoyed many of the background tools used for rapping, such as beatboxing and turntable. Finally, he started rapping himself.
Although he began rapping in the early 1990s, Earl Simmons, aka DMX, did not rise to fame until he signed with Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Def Jams Recording in 1998 with the release of his double album. It’s dark and hell is hot Y Flesh of my flesh, blood of my blood. DMX became the first artist to have 5 albums debut at # 1. Their popularity began to decline after their 2003 album, Big field, where he announced his retirement. From that point on, DMX spent most of its money on drugs and sank deep into its troublesome ways.
In 2004, DMX was arrested at JFK Airport on charges of possession of cocaine, criminal impersonation, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal antics, threats, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol while claiming to be a federal agent and attempting to steal. A vehicle. vehicle. From 2005 to 2008, DMX spent a total of half a year in prison.
Where are you now?
MC Hammer is a superstar on the social networking site Twitter, ranking in the low 30s with just 1.3 million followers. He continues to produce songs and is living a relatively decent life, less expensive hip hop jewelry, exotic cars, and large entourages. In 2009, DMX claimed that he would continue to preach as MC Hammer. However, after speaking with hip hop artist Mase, he decided to go back to rap. He plans to release his next two albums, Walk with me now Y Will you fly with me later in the latter part of 2009 or 2010. This may bring Ruff Ryers and DMX back to wide popularity.
While both artists appear to have reversed after hitting their highest lows, it’s unfortunate that this cycle of hip hop’s rise, fame, and collapse seems unlikely to be broken anytime soon.
