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When Bill Cosby announced his plans to release a rap album, the widespread reaction was one of confusion. Best known for his role as lovable Dad Cliff Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” his iconic Jell-O Pudding commercials, and, most recently, impassioned speeches on how the Black community can solve its problems, Cosby seemed an unlikely hip-hop enthusiast. But, acting as the creative force behind the album, he brought together three rappers to create “Bill Cosby Presents The Cosnarati: State of Emergency.”

In this exclusive interview with NewsOne, Cosby and The Cosnarati reveal how “State of Emergency” will stack up against the rest of today’s hip-hop albums, the inspiration for the project, and why Cosby’s message isn’t always well-received among Black Americans.

The album hits stores November 24.

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Stan_Vinyl/ Stan_Vinyl

    iT’S PROBABLY BETTER THAN 50′S.

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/wylojayso/ wylojayso

    I would buy it. Couldn’t be anymore disappointed than I am over these other rap albums anyway. Plus, BC has a good track record.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Charvisowens09/ Charvisowens09

    I’ve been listen to UK rappers lately, its more down to earth instead of all this fiction s**t here. He pick a good time for a different selection of rap.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/wylojayso/ wylojayso

    Plus, when I look at Rap on TV now, it simply reminds of Buffoonery anyways. Black face back in the early 1900′s.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/hipswang/ hipswang

    yes, I dam sure would. First off that’s Cosby I’d at least wanna hear what he was talking about. And second off, he’s Cos so maybe he has some unique spin on things or got a good group behind him – I love Cosby so hell yeah!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SoularFlarez/ SoularFlarez

    interesting……..

    Pz 2 my naga Supanova

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Zeru25/ Zeru25

    I dont know if its going to be good, entertaining or informative. But If Bill Cosby is doing it.. He is trying to make a point. And I”m with it. He has my Triple Nickle when it drops

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/The_Mechanic1/ The_Mechanic1

    I would definitely buy a Bill Cosby album………………@ least I can seat back and listen to something good and positive instead of listening to some of these garbage rappers out here now days……….

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Idontdateblackgirls/ Idontdateblackgirls

    would rather listen to bill cosby’s rap album than that coonery black garbage rap out there. can’t wait to buy it. gucci mane, lil wayne, soulja boy, all them niggas suck. can’t wait for bc to release his.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Idontdateblackgirls/ Idontdateblackgirls

    and 50 cent shouldn’t even be a rapper. i’m sorry.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Idontdateblackgirls/ Idontdateblackgirls

    and oh yea, seeing mark curry brings back memories of hangin’ with mr. cooper. lol

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ieatemright/ ieatemright

    yea ill get buy it

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/3_Beam_Dream357/ 3_Beam_Dream357

    This ought to be interesting…..

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/LeroyG1/ LeroyG1

    F**k out of here ya sound gay if rap is to tough for yall there is always techno f**k cosby’s album daaaaaaaahhhhh

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/1Divine_soul/ 1Divine_soul

    GOTO HELL BILLLLLLLYYYYYYYYY!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Marveeo/ Marveeo

    In case you don’t know he made one already in so many words meaning he did
    and album with a song on it called I LOVE MYSELF BETTER THAN I LOVE MYSELF
    where he did hes take on the late JAMES BROWN , BARRY WHITE just to name
    some , the album is really fuuny you should check it out if you can find it ! If BILL WANTS TO DROP A ALBUM ,,,,,,,LET EM Cause I know it will be worth it YOU GO BILL !

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Zeru25/ Zeru25

    It’s a shame most of these young ass niggaz dont know they are some white man’s sterotype. But its top to bottom. The most famous rapper in the game is named Jigga which is short for Jiggaboo. Dummies. But keep pumping that nothingness in your ear. Maybe you can completely erase all the good common sense you picked up along the way.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/blackdiamond184/ blackdiamond184

    It’s good he is trying to do something positive like this but I don’t really see it taking off. We already had a Fat Albert of hip hop Notorious BIG.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/hellovanilla/ hellovanilla

    Cosnarati! Lmao this is going to be funnier than Macho Man’s album.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/CamuiMS/ CamuiMS

    Zeru25, you are PDA (pretty d4mn awesome)

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/trisha_369/ trisha_369

    I JUST BE GLAD WHEN-IT DROP.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Unseen626/ Unseen626

    Great that he’s trying to influence the culture, but he’s going to have difficulty competing in today’s hip hop market. Positivity just doesn’t sell, ask the slew of talented underground artist and they’ll tell ya.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Where_is_my_queen/ Where_is_my_queen

    damn i can’t wait to hear this. and for those who aint up on it, check out Bill’s SERGEANT PEPPERS’ LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND album. hilarious and actually musically decent i promise!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/TMAC_35000/ TMAC_35000

    I’m pretty sure 50 is getting ready to launch a full scale attack on ole Bill.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/GorgeousGallery/ GorgeousGallery

    I wouldn’t buy it if it came with an autographed box of pudding pops.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Sub-Negro/ Sub-Negro

    Watch this album sell 5K in a week lol.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/kaikai7/ kaikai7

    Bill Cosby Rap Album? Probably not! Mr jello Pudding Pop is a comedian not a rapper. Now I might listen to it online just to hear what it sounds like.Buy it? I don’t think so!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Lil_Money25/ Lil_Money25

    lol, oh Bill. …But um, Imma check it out..still! haha. ^_-

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/stayfresher1/ stayfresher1

    did you guys miss when they posted the link to the album? yeah, i listened…wow…umm…yeah…it’s not just it’s the coz, but i took it at face vaule – not one i would add to my collection.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Divaatash/ Divaatash

    Those are some big ass feathers on that one dude but yes I think that bill cosby is on to something, hopefully people will buy the album. Probably everyone that grew up watching bill cosby on tv shows and movies will most likely buy the album.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Vertigo2001/ Vertigo2001

    ……………………….

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Dr_Beat_Itup/ Dr_Beat_Itup

    Well I’m glad Cosby wants to help…. but… went to listen to the music and…. I wanna like it…. but I don’t. The good thing is its about trying to empower. The bad part is its a downer album and the production is horrible. I’ve heard better beats from a Casio Keyboard… He needs to rethink his strategy on this one. You can make GOOD positive music. DMX has made some positive songs, Kanye has made positive songs, R kelly, pissin on the kids azz, has made positive music, Mary Mary…

    Long story short… Get some mafukas wit TALENT to make your music man and maybe people will listen…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Whispers_Only/ Whispers_Only

    I grew up watching Bill Cosby, and what I seen helped me out a lot in my life. I would buy it, if for nothing else to see what information he is putting out now. Who knows, it may still help me out at this late stage in my life.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/supavisah/ supavisah

    Where is Rudy Ray Moore’s pic? He funnier than most of the muggs on here. . .

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/glorifiedlady/ glorifiedlady

    i never heard the album before and i would like to hear his idea of rapping lol!!1

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/DMY19151/ DMY19151

    BILL COSBY IS A NOODLE!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/terryinfinite/ terryinfinite

    its a okay album ima buy it. Time for some positive music, give it a chance people. and the production aint bad.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/rajarabbit/ rajarabbit

    I have not heard the album. I may not like it, but I love Bill Cosby’s messages. He tells it like it is. He is trying to get n*ggas to act like black people. Which is a hard feat to do.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ABLACKGODEXISTS/ ABLACKGODEXISTS

    Its unfortunate, that many of our people have allowed the media to disrupt our connection with Bill Cosby. He hasnt said anything about the State of the Black Community and our youth, that other Elder’s havent said. We lash out at that brother, because he calls on our own self action to combat what plagues are families, and communities, because we as a collective have grown dependent on handouts and help from organizations and government. I will buy this Album, because I know that it will have meaning behind it. Those who consider Brother Cosby a noodle, sell-out or what have you, might need to check yourself and your current condition and state of mind, because apparently you lack the real picture and might be living in triple stage darkeness.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/shoot4damoon/ shoot4damoon

    I suspect the rap message will be over most peoples heads. Wonder how this rap group will be different from any others who have claimed they would change the game? I will say with Bill using his name it helps people understand who the album is for(kids, until further notice). Would have been nice to know what cosnarati mean? An extension of our struggle?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/2hotforyoutohandle/ 2hotforyoutohandle

    I understand the concept but couldn’t he just have wrote another book or gave a speech or something? He need to sit his old ass down somewhere.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/orinreborn2/ orinreborn2

    I am curious to hear it … but i love Bill Cosby for SPEAKING TRUTH !!!! … PERIOD !!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SylkySyl/ SylkySyl

    who is the one standin next kim with out the hat

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Da_J_Rok/ Da_J_Rok

    kdklj;akfdlka;kldkj;lalksfkl;alkfslkfajklsdlkj; @ vertigo mine got more letters then yours…lol

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Da_J_Rok/ Da_J_Rok

    These repeat articles are starting to bore me to the brink of chat rooms… *yawn* like my girl DaintyJen

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