Steve Jobs has swept the entire world for his visionary appeal and genius take-up in his quest for technological development. The Apple co-founder has recently passed away, and many hip-hop artists expressed their condolences.
The premiere hip-hop news site, HipHopDX, has spoken with several artists following the demise of the successful entrepreneur. With mournful demeanor, some of our favorite emcees such as RJD2, Kreayshawn, and Tajai shared their thoughts with HipHopDX on the late renowned businessman.
Tajai Massey, one of the founding members of underground hip-hop group Souls of Mischief, spoke about the late entrepreneur’s impact on society and how his life story became a resounding legacy for the generations to come. He said: “My first apple was a IIgs. Then I got the first Mac. Then the first PowerBook. Then the first color PowerBook. Then a PowerPC tower. Then an iMac. Then a Power Mac Tower. Then another PowerBook. I type these words on an iPhone. I am a die-hard Mac head.”
On the other hand, RJD2 talks about Jobs’s contribution to technology. He stated: “I use my macbook pro for so many musical things, and a variety of applications. The consumer in me appreciates the ipod, as a device, as well. Also, on the business side, I can’t imagine running a label without a mac laptop.”
Kreayshawn expressed his heartfelt condolences for Steve Jobs. He echoed: “If it wasn’t for him me and alot of artists wouldn’t have the digital proficiency that we do today. Buying my first MacBook was a huge change in my life for me and it also helped me make sense of all the arts that I can accomplish on one piece of technology created a man named Steve Jobs.
WoW!! Who knew that one man would make such an impact in so many peoples life’s, and all walks of lives. The Hip-Hop world has always put a dent in to the electronical world and help bring computers in to the ages. Wow !! you just don’t realize it!! It make you ask the question “What kind of impact will you leave on the world??