When Ezra was in 7th grade he received Honoralble Mention for performing the intricate piano composition, "Vogel as Prophet" from Robert Schumann's Waldszenen.
Rapping and singing are not two polar opposites. There's so much middle ground. And I think there's a lot of people who find that middle ground.
Growing up listening to rap music, you almost feel like you should have haters. That's an important part of being a successful musician. It's a good thing, I guess.
All I know for sure is that issues like race, like class, are always best approached with compassion and open-mindedness.
Anyways, trying to express yourself to the press is often like arguing with a hysterical person.
As an artist you have the luxury of maybe presenting an issue in a certain way, as opposed to actually solving it.