Would You Rather Be a Rich Rapper or Continue Your Current Path in Retirement?
I am married to a beautiful mixed-race Black woman who absolutely hates rap music. So, no, I wouldn’t want to be a rich rapper. Let me explain why. First, I am a white 50-year-old woman with a musical talent level comparable to a lawnmower. My talents lie not in rhythmic prowess but in more peaceful pursuits.
Furthermore, I am thoroughly enjoying my retirement. Being rich and famous is nice, but successful rappers often face violence and legal troubles. Is it worth it? Certainly a question worth pondering.
Well, the apples and oranges dilemma rears its head again. Currently, I am job hunting in a new town, so this question was thrust upon me at a fortuitous moment. As a retired individual, I can either be a rich rapper or continue to lead a simple life. However, I’m arguably on the side of the latter.
While I can’t rap or even sing along to rap songs, it's worth considering if the market has a need for a white nerdy middle-aged trans woman rapper. That would be a world where I would fit in perfectly. But for now, my world is peaceful and simple. If someone could set me up as a rapper, I would take a humorous approach and rap about RNA purification. Just imagine me spitting mad bars about purifying RNA.
However, this role for me is unattainable. Stars such as Diddy and struggles of other rappers often involve downsides. I would rather be myself and follow my own path. No one can dispute that wealth and physical possessions do not make a person truly happy. Contentment is attained through walking with the Lord and living by the gospel and the beatitudes.
Everything in life is temporary, whether it's wealth or possessions. These things do not ultimately contribute to happiness. The only constant is God and His will. Finite human endeavors, like luxury cars or expensive watches, cannot obscure the truth. A million car will get me to the same destination as a simpler car eventually, and the beat of a cheap watch does the same job as a luxury one. Trust in God and have peace.
Considering the downsides, I would still prefer to be a rich rapper. Modern rapper lyrics often focus on vulgarity and braggadocio. They lack substance and are filled with meaningless cussing and sexual content. My raps would certainly be different, with a more positive and constructive message.
Life moves on, and the stresses and whir of the music industry are daunting. Rappers often find themselves embroiled in public feuds over trivial matters, being constantly scrutinized, threatened with violence, and scammed. The life of a rapper is challenging and filled with various threats and potential pitfalls.