Alcohol is among the most readily available and widely abused mind altering substances on the planet. In certain countries, it is consumed daily and viewed as a dietary staple much like bread. Other cultures discourage, restrict, or forbid its use entirely. While opinions vary, everyone can agree that new ways to enjoy alcohol have rarely been seen over its 9,000 years of existence.Today, the Lewis & Clark of booze are the followers of Southern hip-hop culture. The leader of this movement is Lil' Wayne. Throughout a documentary on the rapper shown at the Sundance Film Festival this past weekend, Wayne is seen sipping alcohol mixed with dextromethorphan (DXM). This concoction is more commonly referred to as cough syrup.
You heard me correctly...instead of visiting the ABC store after work, the artist responsible for this year's most critically acclaimed rap album heads to Walgreens to get his fix. This may be old news, but to me (an occassional listener of hip hop), it is mind blowing. What's next? Smoking bananna peels between rounds of huffing glue out of a brown grocery bag? I thought rappers loved to flaunt their money. I suddenly long for the days of Cristal, Hennessy, and Cali weed.
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