Jay Smooth does Project 4

my great love of jay smooth is fairly well-known amongst my friends. i think his video blog is amazing, and i find that even if i disagree with his position once in awhile, his arguments are often funny, well-articulated, etc. he has several videos i find particularly useful for thinking about rhetoric: like this, this (ESPECIALLY, because i think the distinction between what we do and what we are is often crucial in controversial discussions), and this.

this video isn't exactly recent, but if you listen you'll have little problem picking out the pieces of a proposal argument. also, notice how he is able to cite evidence for some of what he's arguing, and how he moves from one part of the argument to another.

Problem: Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel were fueding in 2009. Well, Beanie was (cites examples of Sigel talking trash about Jay-Z, and Jay-Z's lack of response). Then 50 Cent got involved, taking Beanie's side.

Neg consequences: It's sad. It's embarrassing. It's a distraction. He insinuates it could negatively impact Beanie's otherwise good career.

Solution: Jay-Z needs to just respond, just as an act of charity. (To some extent, Jay-Z becomes his audience here.)

Positive Consequences: Maybe if Jay-Z responded, fans could watch Jay-Z and 50 Cent beef, which would be amazing. It would provide some closure for the participants (mostly Beanie). We can all (musicians and fans) move past this.