I think the lyrics were overlooked for the *talent*.
The sight of young teens jumping up and down - and reaching up - to those lyrics is not “entertainment”, to me. Again, I hadn’t read ALL of the song’s lyrics, til today :(
But of course, the meaning and intent of the lyrics matter not as long as the performer is “talented” and doesn’t have a “wardrobe malfunction”.
Another poster posted an image of one of his album jackets...Parental Advisory label on the front...those aren’t for nothing. The guy may be clean cut and be able to replicate some James Brown type moves, but what comes out of his mouth is filth.
But I guess that’s ok...it is afterall, “talent” that matters, not the message being sent forth.