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In this clip, Special Ed and Vlad discussed Xzibit's reaction to Ed's NWA comments. Vlad stated that everyone was entitled to voice their views based on their experiences, pointing out that Special Ed was a long-serving hip-hop artist. Ed also critiqued the tendency of media outlets to twist statements and create conflict for the purpose of attracting more clicks. He stated his indifference towards the opinions of third-party artists, emphasizing the importance of the sentiments of actual NWA members. Furthermore, Ed expressed his personal commitment to enlightening the youth about the true nature of hip-hop and the negative effects brought about by misrepresentations. The conversation touched on the propagation of violent and ratchet behavior, as well as the hypersexual depiction of women in hip-hop.
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