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Confucius' descendant spreads message through hip hop
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Posted on 03/12/2002 9:08:44 AM PST by Texaggie79
A direct descendent of the Chinese philosopher Confucius has become a hip hop rapper.
Kung Ling Chi says his ancestor encouraged young people to use the arts, so he's chosen rap music to spread a positive message.
Confucius once said music is a crown which can help perfect a man's character.
The singer, known as Jeffrey Kung, is a 76th generation descendent of the philosopher.
He sings in Mandarin and English and has released an album in Taiwan, The Daily Telegraph reports.
He said: "I don't know what Confucius would think of what I'm doing, but he used his thoughts and ideas to communicate with people, and now I'm using my music. It's just a different era."
The 20-year-old was born and brought up in Los Angeles. Unlike other rappers he doesn't refer to violence in his songs, which include Little Sister and Happy Everyday.
Chi says teachers in America used to think he was 'stupid' for telling them he was a descendent of Confucius, but people in Taiwan think it's 'cool', he says.
Confucius said: "Poetry rouses, courtesy upholds us, music is our crown."
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Feel free to add you fav. Confucius line...
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Confucius say: Man who behaves like an ass will be the butt of those who crack jokes.
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Confucius say: Man who run behind car get exhausted. While man who run in front of car get tired.
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Confucius say: Apparently, nobody like Confucius thread....
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Hehehehe - I see it now... I was over at the old place... Still trying to convince the Hobbits to move.
Confucius says: "Hobbits are happy to stay in one place and hate adventures to new places"
To: HairOfTheDog
Might wanna ping Admin Mod or John to that thread and ask if they can transfer the entire thread over here.
To: Texaggie79
Thanks, will try.
Confucious say: "If at first you don't learn answers, try asking again!"
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Confucious Sez..... "War not determine who's right, war determines who's left."
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03/12/2002 10:07:42 AM PST
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Neets
To: Texaggie79
Confucious say "Man who fall asleep with sexual problem on mind,wake up with solution on chest"
To: damnlimey
thats nasty! It's supposed to be "wakes up with solution in hand".
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03/12/2002 10:15:39 AM PST
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Neets
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