G.S.P
Gentleman. Soldier. Player.
By: Roscoe Douglas




You know, thru out my life, I never understood what it meant to be an African American for a long ass time.  And trust me right now, I still don’t know.  My family and friends who are of my kind keep telling me what it means to be an African male in this day and age.  It’s really dumb when I think about it.  I mean, most of the time all I see is my kind killing each other, drinking like there’s no tomorrow, doing some kind of drug, or fucking up something.  It’s all just stupid.  But you know something, there’s a few  black men who know how to play the game and know how to be real black men.  Not just in the eyes of the opposite sex, but in the eyes of all who come in our way.  Its time for the whole world to see what the fuck we got.  So all you guys out there with my kind of skin, and those who want to learn something.  Check this!



The Gentleman



Now, not all black men are a bunch of jerks or assholes as ladies call us.  In fact, the average black male is a smart-ass bastard; he’s just too dumb to even waste his time thinking before he talks.  Us black men fall under three easy groups.  We’re either one or the other or all three if you’re lucky.  First off, let’s start off what I am.  The gentleman.
We’re not that hard to spot at times.  Its not fancy clothes or how much money you make that makes ya a real guy.  It’s all about style, what you know, and how you use it.
First, off, no lady wants to be treated like garbage or like she’s a slut.  That is the first and most important rule about being an African gentleman.  You show your lady respect 24/7.  No matter what you show her that she is your one and only.  You do your best to treat her like a fucking queen.  But just don’t go overboard.  There’s a couple of golddiggers out there that will take advantage of a guy like this.  You make sure you don’t cheat on her either.  That’s the ultimate insult to a woman.  And trust me, if she’s black or one of those ladies that talk to her girls, she will ruin your ass so much it ain’t funny.  And this rule doesn’t just fall to me as a straight man.  Its goes to all you boys who go for the other side too.
Second rule, you always put your ego aside.  Shit, if some guy you know messes up something of yours, just let it slide.  Do even fucking worry.  Because more then likely, you’ll end up in some kind of fight, or you may lose a lot of money or your own body.  That’s why when it comes to dealing with shit that might mess with you personally, a real guy just lets it go.  You might need whatever the fuck is being thrown at ya, so just let go of your damn ego and move on.  And trust me at times your pride and ego can piss any lady off.  
Third, always and I mean always, treat everyone you meet with some kind of respect.  All people need some respect; only those who don’t have any class don’t need any at all.  When you see and old lady who needs some help, go there and give her a hand.  You never know, you might get something out of it and you just get the good feeling of helping.  Showing kindness, respect, and honor to other people gives ya good points in the long run.  After all, you never know where those things you did in the past to help people might come back to help you in the long run.
Fourth, make sure you’re a man of the faith.  This rule falls under any form of being an African gentleman.  I mean, if you don’t got God and Jesus in your life, what’s the point.  The big man gave us life and his son gave us a chance to go into his kingdom.  The least we can do is show them some props and let em know that we believe in em.  But hey, no matter what your religion keep your faith in it.  Now, I’m not going to lie, I’m not sure what I am, but I learn about all kinds of religion so that I kept in the loop.  Its shows great style.  And that’s the next rule.
Fifth, always have style.  You never know who might see you.  It could be a stranger, your friends, your family, and your lover, shit it could be a little kid passing you bye.  Show em how much style you got in you by doing something that’s classy and a bit original.  After all, everyone likes to be amazed.
And that last and final rule for being an African gentleman is this.  Honor your family and those who came before ya.  They help raised ya, they brought you into this world.  More then likely your mother.  The people who came before you fought for your rights that you have now.  Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And all the other great people who fought to give us our rights and freedoms.  Besides, without showing respect to your past and your family you ain’t got nothing.  
Well. That’s about it for being a gentleman in our time.  Aside from some nice ass clothing.  A good hairstyle, a J. O. B.  A place over your head and money in your pocket, and the love of others that’s all you need for being a gentleman.  So for all you guys out there with some inner style.  Peace out and I’ll check you next time.  Later!