Eminem definitely does not glorify the 'ghetto' LOL (what's with the Feminem lol...it is funny, but you gotta give him credit for what he's accomplished and how he's changed a whole genre of music). 50 Cent does mention his 'hood' from time to time, but how can you argue, it's worked (he's sold 20 million records with just 2 albums so far...I'm not a big fan of him at all, but I do give him credit)... And those others that do talk about 'the streets' are not really 'glorifying' it per say. They are just trying to show the world where they came from and now they lead a better life that helped them get out of that negative atmosphere. Like Masta said, some people take this the wrong way. I see where you're coming from though...it has changed over the years and it more prevelant in today's rap/hip hop style.