Hurricane Chris performs for the state


Published/Last Modified on Saturday, June 27, 2009 4:32 PM CDT

avid reader

I saw nothing wrong with Hurrican Chris performing for the state as he did this past week. I attend meetings for my job onb a regular basis and from time to time we have entertainment so why can't these people have entertainment during their meeting? Is is because he was a young, black, rapper? If he were a white cowboy hat wearing young white man singing a country song, nothing would have been said I am almost 100% sure. Hurricane Chris presented himself nicely. He was wearing a suit, he didn;t have his pants halfway down his butt as he could have. I think people just have to have something to complain about. Job well done Rep Norton. And besides she was giving her god child a chance, something white people have been doing for their own for decades.

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Comments

    Another reason for disgust wrote on Jul 9, 2009 7:02 PM:

    " Okay, I finally watched the video. I read the lyrics. I don't care what musical genre it is, this is trash. It should not have been performed in the Capitol building.

    Besides, the legislators might "corrupt" Hurricane Chris. He probably fit right in. "

    Someone Who Can Spell wrote on Jul 9, 2009 9:34 AM:

    " I think the hoopla is about te fact that Rap was chosen for the entertainment, not whether or not the entertainer was black or white. Stop with the racism! "

    70544 wrote on Jul 8, 2009 7:25 PM:

    " I see it everyday, no matter where I go white and black alike, all listen to rap. Even the guy with the rebel flag sticker on the bumper. It's and art form it here, like tatoo's. You don't have to get one, but you're going to see them. You don't have to listen to it, but you're going to hear it! "

    Shh wrote on Jul 7, 2009 5:10 PM:

    " To all you folks that have a problem with Hurricane Chris or rap music 9 times of 10 if you go and check you kids Ipod or whatever they listen to they have a few of this songs!! "

    Unbelievable wrote on Jul 7, 2009 3:29 PM:

    " You have to wonder what's going through the minds of the reps who had no idea of what to expect when Hurricane Chris stepped up to the mic and started talking. I'm sure many of them thought, "What kind of circus did I join here? Who is this guy and why is he here?" I got no problems with singers at a microphone, but even Hurricane Chris should've known better to do a song like that in front of our legislature. The fact is he didn't. That's why it was stupid and it made us all look stupid. "

    Taxpayer wrote on Jul 4, 2009 6:37 PM:

    " I listened to the song and looked at the lyrics on Lyrics.com, and Honestly I was disgusted! The lude lyrics are just ridiculous. Whomever is "proud" of "Hurricane Chris" as he calls himself, needs to really take a second look in the mirror. The "lyrics" these so-called rappers come up with are stupid and pointless. Music today is going down the drain. "

    Dylan McKay wrote on Jul 4, 2009 12:12 PM:

    " Hurricane Chris's partner was arrested for raping a 13 year old. Yea he's someone to look up to. He even made a song about the guy raping the girl! "

    Master Sparks wrote on Jul 4, 2009 9:10 AM:

    " To John Burton: You obviously are missing the point, and have not had a chance to know the lyrics of this disgusting excuse of a song. The only possible outcome of this exposer is that this is a troubled young man. He wants to commit adultry( Halie is married and to him she and all women are just a piece of meat) and he cusses up a storm ( his prominent education) Yea, he's something to be proud of, alright. But I guess he fits right in with the best representation money can buy. "

    John Burton wrote on Jul 3, 2009 6:20 PM:

    " After watching this video, I have to ask myself, WHY. Why is this kid being invited to sing in front of our House? This isn't an entertainment forum, so "why"? I personally believe that this is an effort to expose this young man to some powerful people. I would bet that this young man has aspirations beyond rapping and his aunt is paving the way.. I personally don't think rapping was a smart choice of approach. Seems he could have gotten up and spoke to get his point across. "

    John Burton wrote on Jul 3, 2009 6:01 PM:

    " Let me tell you something about the "perception of racism" and the "victim mentality". I am whiter than your pillow cases and on some days, there are things that happen to me, and if I were black, I'd could easily yell "racism". If you take any random child and tell them that the reason for their misfortunes are because there is a conspiracy to make them fail, guess how they are going to view the world? If you want results, then change the process. "

    therick wrote on Jul 3, 2009 6:33 AM:

    " I just looked up the video on youtube...WOW!! What a disgrace!! Lets brag about this young man and how he sets the example to younger children about having sex with a married woman. What a waste of time for the Reps of LA. Just have a look at the comments posted by people in other states and see why this state is a joke.....But lets not forget, there is cake in the back!! "

    proud of all louisiana talent wrote on Jul 2, 2009 3:32 PM:

    " To Catcalahan, What music is professional sounding. its artistic, and i'm sure hurrican chris is laughing at all these comments on his way to the bank. "

    Awesome wrote on Jul 2, 2009 10:31 AM:

    " The La. House of Representatives should be commended for allowing a special needs child to show what the state policies on education can provide the youth of our state. It's truly remarkable to think that our legislators are so hip with the times. If they keep this up, they might take over CSPAN or maybe even the Comedy Channel. This could be huge! "

    sc wrote on Jul 1, 2009 11:45 AM:

    " People wonder why the state of Louisiana is looked down upon. First of all, NO music should have been played for the House during the session. They were working...this entertainmet as some people called it was taking up tax payers time and money! What a joke! "

    Halle da Berry wrote on Jul 1, 2009 11:10 AM:

    " This was the most funny/stupid thing I've seen all year long. Halle Berry Halle Berry! I might write my own song...Brad Pitt Brad Pitt. Doesn't take much thought now does it. haha! "

    MIM wrote on Jul 1, 2009 9:34 AM:

    " It is time that some people in New Iberia grow up and stop complaining. That seems to be all that some of you do. "

    to Taxpayer wrote on Jul 1, 2009 8:10 AM:

    " The song is Halle Berry, by Hurricane Chris. While you're looking it up, don't forget to go to youtube and check out "loony looziana legislature". You can see what the rest of the world is saying about us. It's sad. Editor, please don't hide this info from the public. I'm not racist. I would say this even if it was a country crooner. "

    Embarrassing wrote on Jul 1, 2009 8:09 AM:

    " and this is just another reason why the country has the image of louisiana that it does. feel free to go to any of the sites that have videos (youtube for ex), and read the comments on the video. "

    Taxpayer wrote on Jul 1, 2009 12:31 AM:

    " Just wondering the name of the song so I may search it on Lyrics.com, its nice to see our hard earned tax dollars are hard at work trying to make Louisiana a better place. Since when does the government need entertainment? And you know no matter how much you preach the race card is always one to be played. Its so elementary. Not everything is about race people! get over yourselves "

    Master Sparks wrote on Jun 30, 2009 1:16 PM:

    " There is no way the Daily Iberian or any other decent paper could print the lyrics. And his "Aunty" is proud of him. I 'd bet she doesn't know what the words are. I bet not one of the "lower chamber" knew either.
    To : You've got to be kidding. Thanks, I looked them up, disgusting is all I can say. "

    Master Sparks wrote on Jun 30, 2009 12:59 PM:

    " And here's the proof of the dumbing down of La. by the best politicians money can buy. "

    Self proclaimed editor wrote on Jun 30, 2009 8:21 AM:

    " Your right to free speech does not extend onto somebody else's nickel. Start your own forum and government has no right to inhibit your speech. This forum does not guarantee free speech nor does it guarantee that anything on it is correct. "

    To you have got to be kidding wrote on Jun 30, 2009 7:13 AM:

    " Really unbelievable! Why didn't the speaker of the house research before allowing such degrading filth to be played on the house floor? I suppose that is why the House of Representatives is called the "Lower Chambers!" "

    You have got to be kidding... wrote on Jun 29, 2009 3:16 PM:

    " I encourage everyone to go to lyrics.com and see exactly just what the words to this song are. It is so degrading. I can't believe this woman saw anything in this to be proud of. You can also see the video at the same time. And just for the record, they have an offer from Trojans at the top for a free sample. No surprise there. Editor, please post this and not play favorites here. I am only using my right to free speech. "

    Kim wrote on Jun 29, 2009 2:08 PM:

    " To AVID READER. You are right about that part of my comment. Thanks for being more civilized than "L" who can't "work with me or next to me" Honey, if you would ever meet me you would see how "uppity" I am! I am about as plain as they come. "

    Ned wrote on Jun 29, 2009 9:07 AM:

    " The State Representative who questioned Hurricane Chris's choice of music is also African-American. He found the choice of song as inappropriate for the House. Not a racial issue, but more of good (or in this case bad) taste issue. Since when does the Legislature need to be entertained, do they need a concert to get them to show up? "

    fed up wrote on Jun 28, 2009 6:26 PM:

    " Thank you, Kim. I was thinking the same thing. "

    Hurrican Chris wrote on Jun 28, 2009 5:21 PM:

    " I knew someone would come back with a racist comment about him singing. No matter if he was black, white,green or yellow. He had no business at that meeting entertaining anyone. Theres a place for him to do that and its not a LA House of Reps . So don't go there with your racist crap. Its time the people get pass that racist thing and move on. Let him entertain in a bar cause thats where his rap belongs. Not on our taxpaying time.Its not the whites who are racist its the blacks. "

    L wrote on Jun 28, 2009 4:38 PM:

    " TO KIM THAT post didn't say anything about the way you or anybody else live's and what they work for.PLEASE read before committing.IF you live in upper middle class thank GOD and be greatful,but don't brag about it.LOT'S of people have been where your are,but for some reason or another couldn't maintain so I say don't brag about it just thank GOD for it.AND coming from an upper class you sound uppety.COULDN'T work with or next to you. "

    Barbara Sue wrote on Jun 28, 2009 4:13 PM:

    " He sang O K but I would rather have a real hunk like Bow Wow sing for the boys and girls in Baton Rouge. "

    avid reader wrote on Jun 28, 2009 11:31 AM:

    " To Kim, no one is asking you to apologize for living in an upper middle class way because I am black and live in an upper middle class way as you put it. that is not what this post is about. I do agree that no one should perform there but since he did obviously at someone's request, why is it such a problem? At least he was not sagging or other things that are looked down on. He was neat and clean cut. Not trying to play a race card, just staing the obvious. "

    To Avid Reader wrote on Jun 28, 2009 11:18 AM:

    " Avid Reader should read a book on GRAMMAR! You seemed to have omitted that one when you became a AVID READER! "

    Outraged wrote on Jun 28, 2009 8:43 AM:

    " You have entertainment at your job "AVID READER" ! You must be a public employee! That is why goverment is out of control! It's easy to spend working people's money foolishly when it's FREE! "

    Entertained wrote on Jun 28, 2009 7:58 AM:

    " Well said Kim . Couldn't agree more. Hardly any work gets done there as it is. The only work I've been able to figure out is how to get more of our money, and they work overtime on that one. "

    As Expected wrote on Jun 28, 2009 7:44 AM:

    " You can find racism everytime you look for it. Just like you can find the boogie man everytime you look for it. Get over yourself. "

    Kim wrote on Jun 27, 2009 7:48 PM:

    " I don't think ANYONE should perform at the LA House of Reps. This is not entertainment. "Avid Reader" why does this have to be a race post. I refuse to apoligize because I am white. I also refuse to apologize for the way I live in an upper middle class way. My husband and I work for everything we have and earned it fair a square. Quit turning things into a racial issue everytime a black person is the topic of conversation. "

    Catcalahan wrote on Jun 27, 2009 5:56 PM:

    " To Avid Reader:

    Maybe RAP is your thing, it definitely is not mine. It didn't sound very professional to me, thank you very much. "

    Ashamed for New Iberia wrote on Jun 27, 2009 5:42 PM:

    " Another racist post. Another avalanche. "

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