Am I in the wrong to try to achieve this?

[Night16]

I am 18, and ever since I was 14 I have always wanted to be a rapper. Not a typical one like these days, but one with serious songs that may be able to help people. My family is saying they will disown me if I attempt such a ludicrous and idiotic aspiration. I run a small business of my own, and currently almost have enough to afford my own home. So I do have a fall-back. This is just an aspiration I have had for a long time, and my family is constantly batting me down, insisting I will dishonor my family. I know how hard it is to make it, but I feel it is tangible for me. Does anyone else believe, as my family does, that I will be in the wrong for attempting this?


Edit: As Kilz, points out, it is not a bright idea to ask strangers for advice on what to do. However, my primary question was does anyone else believe as my family does that this is wrong? I personally will be trying it regardless, I just want to know if anyone else feels the same as my family.

[ghostkitteh]

If it's your dream, it's you dream. Go for it, if your family really disowns you for it, they weren't worth it in the first place.

[Pendulous]

You have a pretty shitty family. Sorry.

[Landin55]

Do whatever the fuck you want...apparently you are 18 and about to not only own a bussiness but also own a home... jesus you are doing better then a lot of grown adults.

[Pool of the Dead]

Even if everyone thinks it is terrible, If it is your dream go for it.

[Resentful]

If they don't accept it, You simply walk away and never look back.

[Zesapharel]

Just do what you want to do. It's your life, live it how you wanna live it.

[Harry Botter]

Living the way someone else thinks you should live will never make you happy.

[vizzle]

Is no one else curious what business an 18 year old has that he can own his own house?

[Zatoitchi]

What joy will being a successful rapper bring you if you can't share it with your family?

[TEHPALLYTANK]

Your family sounds close-minded, it is your life and your choice.

[Zeerus]

Don't ever let someone, even if that is your family, tell you something you can't do. It is YOUR life. It is a HUGE step to make, but if you feel you have the talent to make it, do it!

[Deleted]

So they would disown you because it would dishonor the family? Are you from a family of nobles? Unless the inheritance is really nice, don't listen to them.

[Letmesleep]

You shouldn't let anyone dissuade you from following your passion. If you're not enjoying your life, what is the point of living? It's nice to receive feedback from family; sometimes they have your best interest at heart; but yours just seems to be interested in themselves in this case. I say go for it. Naturally, as you said, it's not wise to put all your eggs in one basket and just hope it all works out. It's good to have a back up plan in case you crash and burn. Once you're financially stable and can take the hit if things go horribly wrong, you should pursue it at full speed. Many people don't have the privilege to do what they want right out of high school. Many have to work for awhile doing stupid stuff before they can chase their dreams. In any case, you can't make your family support you, but you do have the choice to live a fulfilling life or not.

[Night16]

To answer your question vizzle, I have been running my own successful dog training business for the last 3 years, and was able to get a job as a internet sales manager at an rv business due to my grandfather's connections. Worked a ton just so I could get away from my family. I made the thread to see if anyone else felt the same as my family did, or if they are just insane.

Edit: For anyone who would believe this was false, I graduated high school at 14 and was Emancipated at 15.

[Against the Modern World]

I am 18, and ever since I was 14 I have always wanted to be a rapper. Not a typical one like these days, but one with serious songs that may be able to help people.

If you want to be "serious", why not be a normal poet?

Rappers, even with good texts about seroius topics act like they're trying to shout it right into my face, promoting only a desire to punch them, while good poetry could be inspiring.

That's not very constructive. He didn't ask if you enjoy rap or not, he asked if following his dream was somehow selfish or wrong.

Actually it would be a possibility to cater to a more "intelligent" auditory, while still being able to inspire people and talk about serious people, and perhaps his family would change their mind.

[Letmesleep]

If you want to be "serious", why not be a normal poet?

Rappers, even with good texts about seroius topics act like they're trying to shout it right into my face, promoting only a desire to punch them, while good poetry could be inspiring.

That's not very constructive. He didn't ask if you enjoy rap or not, he asked if following his dream was somehow selfish or wrong.

[Catta]

You should try, its your dream and all - but make sure, and i cannot stress this enough, that you must have a fucking back up plan.

[Deleted]

I don't particularly like rapping myself, but I'd definitely encourage someone to go for it if that's what they want out of life. Just be very, very careful not to lose your way and get caught up in the shadier side of celebrity life if you do manage to achieve your dream. Not that I'm saying all rappers are criminals, mind you - just that it's alarmingly common for celebrities to go the way of Lindsay Lohan.

[Deleted]

You can always try, take things easy rap at home, upload it on youtube see what people think of you.
There are so many guys out there that think they can rap and totally suck! not to say you do but i assume you want to atleast know what people think of you
before you take any big steps.

If its actually good your family may even turn around. and support you anyway.