For some emo rap is a bad term, but not Murs. The Cali MC wears his heart on his sleeve and carries the title with honor. Here, he speaks on the portrayal of Black men in America, why Kanye West made the post important statement in hip-hop ever and why it's okay to show emotion in hip-hop.

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