The Boondocks, Season 2, Episode 5

"The Story of Thugnificent"

(Aka 50 Cent comes to Wisteria Lane)

This episode is focused on a fictional character, Thugnificent. Yes, a cartoon imitation of 50 Cent. The first two minutes basically showed him where he grew up. Let just say that all of the ghettos in the United States look like PG compared of what this rapper came from. And when he comes to the Boondocks, it is going down. Both Huey and Grandad don't like him. Especially Grandad. And you will see why. Offensive is the most nicest term that I can describe this rapper. He calls every foul name in the book. The "b" word, the "n" word, etc. All of them except Riley, who idolizes him in a big way. Riley goes into Thugnificent's massive home, who is having a party no less. But Grandad is mortified because his front yard is ruined. Files a complaint, and a war ensues. Now Sway (one of the best Vee Jay's in the San Francisco Bay Area) narrates it in his MTV style. A rap video is made dissing Grandad. But Xzhibit comes into play and Grandad wants to get revenge by rapping. Gets the song in You Tube and puts some controversy of the rapper. Headlines comes out this and a conference between Thugnificent and Grandad. The conference ended on somewhat "cordial" note. Do we see a connection between this episode and beefs in the hip-hop world? You decide.