9d • Rules of Engagement
Code of Conduct
This is where culture + structure meet.
This community is a safe space, a creative zone, and a growth arena.
Hip-hop is the language — respect is the law.
🔊 RULE #1: RESPECT THE MIC
When someone shares their story, listen.
No talking over. No mocking. No tearing people down.
🎙 Every voice matters — even when it’s still finding its rhythm.
🔊 RULE #2: KEEP IT REAL, NOT RECKLESS
We value truth, not harm.
✔ Express your experiences
✖ Don’t promote violence, hate, self-harm, or exploitation
✖ No bullying, harassment, or discrimination
Realness is powerful. Recklessness is not.
🔊 RULE #3: THIS IS A SAFE SPACE, NOT A SCENE
What’s shared here stays here.
🛑 No screenshots
🛑 No reposting others’ work without permission
🛑 No gossip or clout-chasing
Trust is currency. Don’t spend it carelessly.
🔊 RULE #4: SHOW UP OR SIT OUT
Growth comes from engagement.
🔥 Participate in sessions
🔥 Complete challenges
🔥 Give feedback with respect
🔥 Support your peers
Lurking won’t unlock levels.
🔊 RULE #5: NO HATE, NO GATEKEEPING
Hip-hop is global.
Everyone belongs here — no matter race, gender, background, ability, or skill level.
🚫 Hate speech = instant removal
🚫 Ego trips = missed opportunities
We build bridges, not walls.
🔊 RULE #6: CREATE, DON’T COPY
Be inspired — not a clone.
🎵 Original lyrics only
🎵 Credit your influences
🎵 No stealing verses, beats, or ideas
Your story is already enough.
🧱 THE 5 PILLARS OF HIP-HOP
(Lyrics Matter Edition)
We honor hip-hop culture by living its pillars:
🎤 MCing (Voice & Story)
Speak your truth. Use your voice with purpose.
🎧 DJing (Craft & Skill)
Learn the tools. Respect the process. Master your sound.
🕺 Breakin’ (Discipline & Movement)
Put in the work. Growth takes repetition and effort.
🎨 Graffiti (Expression & Identity)
Create boldly. Leave your mark — responsibly.
🧠 Knowledge of Self (Leadership & Awareness)
Know who you are, where you come from, and where you’re going.
This pillar guides everything we do.
🏁 FINAL WORD
Hip-hop was built to:
✔ Heal
✔ Unite
✔ Empower
✔ Elevate voices that were ignored
If you honor these rules, this community will open doors.
If you break them, access can be removed — no exceptions.
Welcome to Lyrics Matter.
Respect the culture. Respect the people. Respect yourself.
🔥🎤
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