Fabolous believes people are capable of changing their lives, but says that transformation starts with being truthful about who they are from the start.
During Episode 38 of the Let’s Rap About It podcast, titled “Hoes Can Change,” the Brooklyn rapper joined Jim Jones, Dave East and Maino for an open conversation about relationships, double standards and whether people can truly settle down.
Fabolous explained that he believes personal growth is possible, comparing it to individuals who turn their lives around after serving time in prison.
“You can change,” he said. “You know, people go to jail, come home, change their life. Hoes be hoes, find a relationship, change their life.”
However, he admitted that not everyone sees things the same way.
“I believe hoes can change, but deep down inside there’s a little hoe in them somewhere,” he added, referring to a perspective discussed during the conversation.
Rather than only debating whether people can change, Fabolous argued that honesty plays a major role in determining whether a relationship can truly work.
The rapper also acknowledged the double standards that often exist when it comes to dating and sexual behavior, pointing out that men and women are frequently judged differently for similar actions.
“I think it is a double standard though,” he said. “If you said a man sleeps around, it could be because he’s having motion. He’s having his way. He’s doing it. But if you say a woman sleeps around, it’s a different standard to me.”
He continued, “A man being a whore versus a woman being a whore is two different things.”
Earlier this summer, Fabolous also shared his opinion on rap beefs, arguing that women are often at the center of many conflicts within hip-hop and that money is rarely the true reason behind the disputes. He suggested that romantic situations are frequently the real source of tension, while making it clear that he has no interest in going after another rapper over a woman.
Fabolous explained that he would rather have a conversation than turn personal issues into diss tracks, adding that women have the freedom to make their own decisions and should not be the reason for unnecessary rivalries.
