Why do rappers glorify Diamonds? They don't care about the suffering required to produce them?

Kanye wrote a song about Diamonds. But when he found out the truth about where they come from he made a remix version to tell the world that Diamonds are blood diamonds. Here are some of the lyrics:

Good Morning, this ain't Vietnam still

People lose hands, legs, arms for real

Little was known of Sierra Leone

And how it connect to the diamonds we own

When I speak of Diamonds in this song

I ain't talkin bout the ones that be glown

I'm talkin bout Rocafella, my home, my chain

These ain't conflict diamonds,is they Jacob? don't lie to me mayne

See, a part of me sayin' keep shinin',

How? when I know of the blood diamonds

Though it's thousands of miles away

Sierra Leone connect to what we go through today

Over here, its a drug trade, we die from drugs

Over there, they die from what we buy from drugs

The diamonds, the chains, the bracelets, the charmses

I thought my Jesus Piece was so harmless

'til I seen a picture of a shorty armless

And here's the conflict

It's in a black person's soul to rock that gold

Spend ya whole life tryna get that ice

On a polo rugby it look so nice

How could somethin' so wrong make me feel so right, right?

'fore I beat myself up like Ike

You could still throw ya Rocafella diamond tonight, 'cause

The song is Diamonds From Sierra Leone - the Remix

The original doesn't have the same lyrics because he made it before he found out the truth.

Don't assume that all people know the damage they are doing to world through the items that they glorify or just even buy. Instead you should focus on educating the public about the evils of this world instead of accusing them of not caring about conditions they are NOT aware of. Kanye was not aware, but when he did find out he corrected himself.

As for the rest of them, ignorance is bliss. Your not shouting about the suffering of every person in need, about the effects of colonialism in today's world.

But it could just be that you don't know. And if you don't know how can you take action? How can rappers, or the rest of the entire world take action?

Now, wait a minute...I'm confused, you like Kanye, but don't like rap that glorifies diamonds. So, do you like Kanye's song, 'Diamonds are Forever'? Dude, it's not killing, it's not drugs, it's not sex...I say let it be, man. It's just diamonds. Plenty of white people sing about diamonds...and you see commercials every day on TV, especially around valentines day. What's your beef with rappers? Diamonds are glorified by everyone...look at all those sorry suckers that buy diamonds for engagement rings for their little girlfriends. I personally don't care for them. I'd rather have a more colorful piece of rock on my left finger when I'm betrothed!! But I wonder just how much 'suffering' is involved with anything from anywhere...it's not just diamonds, dude!!

Since most of the rappers (like most of Americans) feel that having material possessions equates success and worth, acquring money, cars, jewelry, etc. seems to make up for being disenfranchised. The legacy of slavery and oppression in America has long standing results. It cuts off the consciousness of ALL concerned. Many people don't even know the map and history of their town, let alone the map and history of the world and the evil business of diamonds. 150 years ago, diamonds weren't that valuable. Not until the successful promotion of them by compnaies like De Beers and the Kimberly mining conpanies, the most sought jewels were Rubies, Emeralds and Jade-not to mention Gold.

There are not any songs about selling crack to kids, and diamonds are not mined through child labor in Africa. Dont be so frickin dramatic. You might see that there is a postive side to rap and hip hop if you would actually listen to the good stuff and not just look at the covers of the most popular albums at the store.

That's why I'm glad Kanye West made that song "Diamonds Are Forever" talking about the people in Sierra Leon opened alot of peoples eyes

Some rappers actually care about diamond mining in Africa and do not wear "conflict" diamonds. I know you have heard the song by Kanye West. Other rappers that glorify diamonds may not know the pain and suffering endured so they can continue to "bling". It doesn't mean they don't care, they may be un-informed!

It's just "bling" man. Chill. LOL.

Is the issue here with the cultivation or rappers? It sounds to me as though you have some issues with rich black people. There are too many things in this world to get ones panties in a bunch about.

P.S. I don't own rap music, containing serious lyrics referencing the selling of crack to kids.

Because diamonds signify wealth and are rare. And, well, who cares about where and how something came to be when they can drop a crapload of money down to buy it? However, it's mostly just ignorance, I would think.

However, Kanye West does have a song that does mention "blood diamonds."

No, they don't. They go around pretending, and "slap" hos and live on the street, or so they claim in their songs with such a deep meaning. So why would they care about the suffering required for diamonds? Tell you the truth, I didn't even know.

rappers arent the only ones that glorify diamonds.......... i've never thought about the suffering other people do.....well they dont have to suffer too much! they just need to wear pants with a whole lotta pockets and stuff 'em with diamonds til they cant stuff no more! then take the diamonds sumwhere and get the money they deserve!!!!!!