Who's Fake Now?

I just read a review where a guy calls Celtic's guard Marquis Daniels fake and asks "why [he's] rapping about the trap when [he has] mansions and a personal accountant???"

First of all, I'm really glad he used three question marks because I wasn't sure he was asking a real question until I saw the other two question marks. I guess that means he really, really, really wants to know the answer.

Secondly, a rich NBA star rapping about the thug life isn't any different than Jay Z or Lil Wayne rapping about it. Is he telling me they aren't rich??? (I like this question mark thing) Money doesn't dictate story telling. And having money now doesn't mean you've always had it.

And thirdly, I didn't realize a person was only allowed to have one money-making talent (I want to take a moment to say that I've never heard Marquis rap. He could very well suck). Actors become models, athletes become actors, and rappers have guest appearances on ESPN's First Take. Just because we all aren't privy to the life, doesn't mean it's wrong to try to branch out.

I really don't mind when people talk out their asses. Heck, I do it all of the time. But if you're going to say something stupid, you need to accept the fact that someone is going to call you out on it.

I just hope this dude doesn't think that every entertainer has experienced the things they talked or sing about. Steven Spielberg writes movies about aliens and he's never come in contact with them, Eminem sings about killing his mom but she's still alive, and don't even get me started on "My grandma got ran over by a reindeer."