Drama Kings: When Rappers Take MLK's Name in Vain

In honor of the late great Martin Luther King Jr., we remind you why rappers really shouldn't be comparing themselves to him.

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Three-day weekends are great and all, but it's important that we remember the reason for the season. Atlanta's finest himself, Martin Luther King, Jr., did more for this country than nearly any single person one could name—except for a few truly amazing humanitarians like Larry the Cable Guy and Tyler Perry, of course. And when Monday rolls around, so what if we celebrate it standing on the corner (© Chuck D)?

The thing is, with as much reverence as people have for the reverend, there are always those few knuckleheads who like to compare themselves to him for some truly astounding reasons. Take, for example, rappers. In fact, take THESE rappers, who—due to what we have to assume is some sort of temporary insanity—really see themselves on the same level with the late great MLK. Read on, but prepare yourself to shake your head in disgust...

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