Brittish 'gangstas'... I just find that thought funny.
But speaking of the rap lifestyle, has anyone ever seen the Mtv show CRIBS? Its 'Lifestsyles Of The Rich & Famous', but for rappers. Its hilarious to think that you can live like trailer trash in a $2,000,000 house. Lets examine some highlights from a recent episode of 'Face''s crib (Face is at least 400lbs... thsi is important later)
*4 story Atlanta walkup, the first floor isn't even finished. (exposed rywall studs, etc).
*Kitchen isn't working (stove not hooked up).
*Fridge full of Bud Ice.
*No furniture in most rooms, his couch is something you'd find at the "we finance anyone!" furniture store.
*room of sneakers. He owned 100+ pairs of basketball sneakers, many of which he's never worn (And he'd probably drop dead of a coronary if he tried to shoot some hoops). Some of them are "limited editions" that cost up to $2000! I didn't know you could buy collectible tennis shoes, let alone $2k tennis shoes, and he has 100+ pairs.
*Microwave on his nightstand.....
*Ferrari convertible.... HE CANT FIT IN!
*3 count'em 3 Cadillac escalades.
*leftover chicken buckets in most of the rooms.
The show is every "redneck who won the lottery" story ever told, shown in living color. And these people are bragging about living like pigs (or owning cars they can't drive!).
PS: Of all the episodes Ive watched, not one of these professional musicians have a stereo system beyond a $300 JVC tabletop or a HT that isn't a $400 HTiB.
(Not even a Bose!)