Rapper Backs Off "Snitching" Comments

31. Who the hell writes for this guy?

Posted at 4:16PM on Apr 26th 2007 by jemiller

32. Sounds more like cowardice to me.

Posted at 2:34PM on Apr 26th 2007 by Calls 'em like I sees 'em

33. So instead of trying to help his community by stopping violence he is just going to keep his mouth shut and let it keep happening. No wonder his car got jacked in DC. He deserves it.

Posted at 2:42PM on Apr 26th 2007 by jobab

34. its easy to live in a safe environment, and grow up differently, maybe priveliged, and criticize the dont snitch code

Posted at 2:37PM on Apr 26th 2007 by museone

35. Listen, it's not right but that's the way it is in a lot a places. Let me tell you what happened to my brother. He lives in Queens in a pretty nice area. He called the cops. He called the building superintendent. He came home the next day and got jumped by 5 guys wlith pipes and bats. 4 cracked ribs , a skull fracture, and a broken nose. The cops want him to testify in court do you think it's he should?, well do you. He's still in and out of the hospital. Next time he'll take the law into his own hands!!

Posted at 12:40AM on Apr 27th 2007 by Kel

36. Why apologize? Camron meant what he said, unfortunately. This type of ignorant thinking and behavior is contributing to the climate of crime and chaos in SOME communities.

Posted at 2:41PM on Apr 26th 2007 by Debra

37. Dianew, you fool. Idiocy comes in all colors.

Posted at 2:41PM on Apr 26th 2007 by Calls 'em like I sees 'em

38. #35 - Sharpton was on 360 last night condeming Camron - I hate to be the one to stick up for the "Rev" because he's a poverty pimp. Perhaps you could get to some actual news sites so you can get informed.

Posted at 2:57PM on Apr 26th 2007 by Paul

39. It's a real shame that Cam'ron and others that come from neighborhoods like his have this mind-set. I think Cam'ron is ignorant to begin with and do not believe his apology was sincere or even thoughtful. This is why we have violence because those that threaten people to the point where they "let something go" only invites more violence. It makes the criminal feel invicible and that's the last thing we need to promote in this world is violence.

Posted at 2:47PM on Apr 26th 2007 by Sara

40. Hypothetical Question ....

If this guy lived next door to a serial killer who, God forbid, kills someone close to me andthe serial killer is arrested and charged with the murder(s), what would happen if it became public knowledge that this guy KNEW that his neighbor was a serial killer. Would he, or anyone else who didn't tell, be able to be charged as an accessory to a murder because they knew the intent/predisposition of the neighbor and did NOTHING to warn others / tell the police?

Posted at 2:55PM on Apr 26th 2007 by Wendy

41. I agree with # 31 ... they focus so much on what has happend to them and blame the "white man" or the "privillaged ones" for the enviornment they've created for themselves ... yet they completely demoralize and degrate THEIR OWN ... its sad .. so much ignorance that never seems to go away because its passed down from generation to generation .. its a vicious cycle that doesnt end and probably will never end until these so called "rapper" dusche bags step out of their closed minded little world and REALISE that the "hood" isnt what has created these masacres .. its the dumbass individuals who always choose the wrong way out of their "beefs"

Posted at 3:14PM on Apr 26th 2007 by lala

42. TH, you can't stereotype an entire race of people based on the actions of a limited number. You must consider that there are black attorneys, physicians, executives,
professors and so many others who did not fall into the trap that people like Camron did.
Their beliefs/behaviors are not a reflection on the black race, only themselves.

Posted at 2:48PM on Apr 26th 2007 by Debra

43. EARTH to AL and JESSE..Where are you now! I don't know who this jerk is but he'll be cursed within nine months!!!!

Posted at 2:53PM on Apr 26th 2007 by Vivid

44. Well, there is a difference between turning in a serial killer and snitching on people for doing illegal business, such as dealing drugs or murders linked with dealing drugs. That's just the code of the street, not to get into other's business.

Posted at 4:16PM on Apr 26th 2007 by mike

45. one of the most depressing stories i have ever seen on television. i knew that a segment of the black community was against speaking and acting white (ie stay ignorant to prove they aren't uncle toms) - but the idea that they've actually tossed out one of the basic moral codes of western civilization - that's beyond a tragedy.

it's also more than a little ironic that in his apology he acknowledges "those who have put their lives on the line to protect our citizens from crime" - when he obviously doesn't have the courage to do it personally.

and yet he calls himself a man?

Posted at 2:56PM on Apr 26th 2007 by sv