This HAS to be a joke... Korn's Welch gone mad. - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Stompy · 04-05-2005, 07:38 AM

I'm convinced this is a joke... either that or the guy has gone completely insane.

First, leaving the band because he "found god", and second... well, read this:

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/149...29/story.jhtml

I can't stop laughing. I'm really hoping this turns out to be a big prank, because this all would be pretty damn funny.

Quote:

For a guy who spends most of his days extolling the virtues of heaven, Brian "Head" Welch seems hell-bent on reaching out to 50 Cent. Or at least making him really, really angry.

For the second time in as many weeks, Welch has written an open letter to the platinum-plus rapper, detailing his efforts to deliver what he calls "a personal letter from God" to him. Welch had previously explained that while on religious holiday in Israel, God told him to write a song for 50 (see "Brian 'Head' Welch Aims To Save 50 Cent"). And now he's sent over the lyrics to that song, called "A Cheap Name," which not only touch upon 50's past (most notably the 2000 shooting where he was hit nine times), but call upon him to change his ways:

"My little boy/ Bow your head in shame/ You've disgraced your father's name now/ It's time for you to lose," the lyrics read in part. "Your little toys/ Won't save you from shot 10/ Without me you will not win, no/ I swear you'll lose."

Welch explained that "A Cheap Name" was not an attack on 50, but rather a "message from God" (the last line in the song is "Love, Jesus"). And as he explained further in his letter, Welch only wants the rapper to change the way he lives his life, because, as he put it, "God told me there will be many attempts made to kill you by the enemy."

"The devil sends evil spirits into people's minds to make them want to do harmful things to ... other people. For instance, some fool shooting at you to kill you," Welch wrote. "If you die, the enemy wins. If you don't come home to God, you will get killed by one of the bullets that keep coming your way. You're a huge force for the devil right now. He's going to put demons around you that tell you I'm crazy and God is for punks ... to convince you that money, fame and power are the things you should worship.

"I don't know if you're supposed to live or get smoked. Only God knows the future," he continued. "Like I said, I'm just the messenger. All I know is God told me to tell you he loves you and playtime's over and it's time to come home. He said he's been with you, keeping you safe this whole time. He's the reason you took nine. Not because you're Superman."

Welch writes that he attempted to deliver his song to 50 on a recent trip to New York, but when he was unable to contact the rapper, he settled for giving his lyrics — plus a letter he'd written to 50 — to famed jewelry maker Jacob the Jeweler. He also concludes his open letter by extending an invite to 50 to discuss Christianity or just to snack on some popcorn.

"I invite you to call me and I'll fly out to talk with you anytime you want. I am a soldier for Christ and I will do this alone — with or without you," Welch wrote. "I invite you to at least get some popcorn and sit back and watch what He does with me. Fifty, you're the best out there ... you have the power to not only change history, but the chance to be God's frontline soldier."

A spokesperson for 50 Cent at Interscope Records said the rapper had no comment on Welch's song, letter or invitation.

Seanland · 04-05-2005, 10:52 AM

lol, thats kinda creepy hehe

time for a restraining order lol

lindseylatch · 04-05-2005, 10:58 AM

Yeah, I heard about that on the radio. Pretty crazy...
Now I heard he's going to try to kill him since he didn't accept his role.

liquidlight · 04-05-2005, 12:02 PM

Ahhh, aren't mind altering narcotics just wonderful?!

Put down the Jesus juice and take two steps back. . . no, no you don't need the pen anymore. . .

la petite moi · 04-05-2005, 12:33 PM

Sounds like a huge publicity stunt to me.

TexanAvenger · 04-05-2005, 02:15 PM

Reeks of publicity for the both of them...

K-Wise · 04-05-2005, 04:29 PM

It wouldn't really bother me if it was for real. Unless the killing him rumor is true.

Asta!!

alansmithee · 04-06-2005, 04:24 AM

I seriously doubt that Jesus would approve of 50's murder, but the music gods would probably be pleased as punch.

Stompy · 04-07-2005, 06:32 AM

Eh? Who said Jesus approves of his murder?

I dunno... Jesus might approve of his murder. After all, many others were murdered for his cause

dX927 · 04-07-2005, 02:52 PM

I'm still hoping t-shirt hell accepts my friend's idea for a shirt...

"Korn Gave Head To God"

How can anyone think that isn't funny?

jonjon42 · 04-07-2005, 07:11 PM

yeah, I don't think it's a joke he seems to be sticking with whole jesus thing....(anyone remember that Ben Folds song? I think it was called "Not the same" about the guy finding jesus on acid....)

on the otherhand Tool's Maynard encounter with god was just a April's fools prank..(thank jeebus)

04-05-2005, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Seanland Psycho Location: Ontario, Canada	lol, thats kinda creepy hehe time for a restraining order lol Last edited by Seanland; 04-05-2005 at 10:52 AM.. Reason: spelling

04-05-2005, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
lindseylatch Addict Location: Seattle, WA	Yeah, I heard about that on the radio. Pretty crazy... Now I heard he's going to try to kill him since he didn't accept his role. __________________ "Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities" "If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him." "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong." -Voltaire

04-05-2005, 12:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
liquidlight AHH! Custom Title!! Location: The twisted warpings of my brain.	Ahhh, aren't mind altering narcotics just wonderful?! Put down the Jesus juice and take two steps back. . . no, no you don't need the pen anymore. . . __________________ Halfway to hell and picking up speed.

04-05-2005, 04:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
K-Wise It's All About The Ass!! Location: In a pool of mayonnaise!!	It wouldn't really bother me if it was for real. Unless the killing him rumor is true. Asta!! __________________ "I love music and it's my parents fault (closing statement)." - Me..quoting myself...from when I said that...On TFP..thats here...Tilted Forum Project *It ain't goodbye, it's see ya later! I'll miss you guys!* - Asta!!

04-07-2005, 06:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Stompy Banned from being Banned Location: Donkey	Eh? Who said Jesus approves of his murder? I dunno... Jesus might approve of his murder. After all, many others were murdered for his cause __________________ I love lamp.

04-05-2005, 12:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
la petite moi Filling the Void. Location: California	Sounds like a huge publicity stunt to me.

04-05-2005, 02:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
TexanAvenger Born-Again New Guy Location: Unfound.	Reeks of publicity for the both of them...

04-06-2005, 04:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
alansmithee Junkie	I seriously doubt that Jesus would approve of 50's murder, but the music gods would probably be pleased as punch.

04-07-2005, 02:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
dX927 Crazy Location: Deltona, FL	I'm still hoping t-shirt hell accepts my friend's idea for a shirt... "Korn Gave Head To God" How can anyone think that isn't funny?

04-07-2005, 07:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
jonjon42 Psycho Location: inside my own mind	yeah, I don't think it's a joke he seems to be sticking with whole jesus thing....(anyone remember that Ben Folds song? I think it was called "Not the same" about the guy finding jesus on acid....) on the otherhand Tool's Maynard encounter with god was just a April's fools prank..(thank jeebus) __________________ A damn dirty hippie without the dirty part....