Franklyn Ajaye
To Ajaye and blacks of his ilk--wake up! Doctors, lawyers and scholars evidently weren’t around in the ghetto to inspire 2 Live Crew, Keenen Ivory Wayans or Matty Rich to create work glorifying them.
Most successful blacks (Ajaye’s working professionals and intellectuals) have neglected the people of the ghetto for years; now the tables have turned. The abandoned downtrodden are having the last laugh--and that’s entertainment.
If Ajaye wants to effect change in rap music and black film, he could come to live in the inner city and inspire.
FREDDIE LEE BISHOP
Los Angeles
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