Since the dearly departed Cosby Show went off the air in 1992, actor, comedian, and Jell-O pudding pusher Bill Cosby has become a popular talking head, appearing most recently on MSNBC's Meet the Press to discuss the state of African-American culture in the 21st century:
The much-loved television comedian (and one of the finest positive fatherly role models on any channel, now or then) has been subjected to a plethora of backlash in response to his very public criticism of young African-American males, and in particular to the statements he has made about gangsta rap.
Cosby has been the subject of heavy Internet ridicule as well, and multitudes of videos have been posted on YouTube that depict Photoshopped images of the actor rapping.
But now, Cosby is responding.
The Internet exploded yesterday with the news that a rap album is in the works from the former Ghost Dad himself. The album, entitled State of Emergency according to AllHipHop.com, will focus on social issues like drug abuse, high school dropouts and teenage pregnancy.
Response so far has been unquestionably unpleasant, and it seems that poor Bill is on his way to becoming an Internet joke. Here's to hoping that love for Dr. Huxtable runs deep enough to quash at least some of those critical voices.
Related links:
Paste: Review of The Cosby Show - Season 1 (DVD)
YouTube: 1980's Bill Cosby Jello Pudding Commercial
BillCosby.com
Got news tips for Paste? E-mail news@pastemagazine.com.
Email
Leave a comment