Why are criminal elements the voice of Black america?

Why do they have so much influence over the majority of Black America, despite their ignorance and stupidity? Criminals who lucked out on getting a record deal speak for so many of you. In spite of their successes, how quick are we to forget Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter are criminals and former drug dealers. Didn't Jay-Z stab someone a couple of years ago? Snoop Dogg is a lifelong gang member who was acquitted for murder. Look at the voices of the Black community and wonder why your community is in shambles. Malcolm X was a pimp, a drug dealer, and ex-con. Oprah Winfey is an ex-prostitute.