18 is not a justification. You gotta remember that Snoop, Black Moon, Rakim, Mobb Deep, and so many others were the same age when they came out. LL was 18 when he signed his deal. Watch Crush Groove again and study, research the history of hip hop. I bet everyone that gave a “why you hatin” speech on here is of the same demographic. Most kids under 21 these days don’t know how to articulate themselves and feel that you can never dislike something. The problem with hip hop nowadays is there’s no balance. EVERYTHING is like this whereas back in the day you had stuff for the club and stuff that was thought-provoking. The New World Order is about the media putting out this mindless entertainment and black folks just eat it up. There’s so many wack people out here making money that you don’t have anyone to challenge them to make better lyrics. It’s the Crack Baby Era. Get money is the motivation no matter how you do it, who you hurt, or what it costs your integrity. Soulja Boy has adult family members that don’t see anything wrong with what he’s putting out.