It's okay to be proud of who you are, but how do we begin to dismantle stereotypes if we don't first understand why they exist? We don't need a single new song about being a toxic-male unless it's going to be an actual analysis on sub-culture. We already have enough songs about objectifying women.

Even as a man, I can't hate the "all-men-are-trash" crowd, because what are we doing to root out and shame our fellow men that are dragging our reputation through the mud? If you aren't vocal about denouncing the worst members of your own group, how can you be surprised to be lumped in with them?

It's one thing to give a nuanced view on how impoverished life can lead to criminality as a means of survival, or how culture is used as a weapon against the community to further drive criminality, but songs about robbery and murder help no one but a culture vulture artist.

For instance, as a black male, obviously we have a stereotype of criminality. Laying down my arms for a minute, how does it help supporting members of our community like rap artists that glorify criminal behavior, misogynism, etc. Why would an uncultured and sheltered person not get the wrong idea?