Objective Hate

by Star

Controversial luminary STAR hosted the number-one rated urban morning show in New York Citythe top radio market in Americaand was syndicated nationally. No stranger to media scrutiny, he now delivers the first of a highly anticipated, three-part series about his branded philosophy: Objective Hate. More than an autobiography, Objective Hate is a manifesto, delivering the gritty details of Stars path from suburban troublemaker to urban player, media legend and, ultimately, staunch believer in Objective Hate. Acute observations of relationships between sexes, races, religions and classes are at the fore of Stars much-renowned hate and commentary. His style of no style makes him appear to be just like any manand yet like no other man that you know.

164 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 2006

Reviews

[Byron · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's likely that if I hadn't spent the entirety of Troi "Star" Torain's stint as a mainstream media personality -- a fairly prominent one, battling it out with Howard Stern for NY morning show ratings -- quite literally in the middle of nowhere, I would have been a very big fan. As a fellow native suburbanite and someone who enjoys hip-hop on a certain level but can't otherwise take rap music, and people involved with rap music, and people who like rap music, seriously, I totally get where he's coming from. If only there had been more people like him around, who knows what may have been. Objective Hate is designed to look like some sort of Ayn Rand book, but it's basically just a memoir -- the story of his life, from the early days in the New Jersey burbs listening to Rush, up through his legendary run in hip-hop radio. There is some philosophy stuff towards the end, and it's completely retard (in the true, not necessarily offensive, sense of the term), but it only goes on for a few pages, and it doesn't detract from the overall enjoyment. Otherwise, Objective Hate is a great read, and a revelation. In many ways, aside from being a huge dick (nullus), Star is an admirable person. Failed by our useless education system, he managed to educate himself (well, to the extent that he is educated), he built a fairly impressive media empire from nothing, and he didn't let the game change him, even if it ultimately meant being reduced to doing a show on YouTube.

[Celeste · Rating 4 out of 5]

I concur with these three reviews I read on objectivehate.com;

The one thing that surprised and impressed me about Star's story are the periods of self-reflection.
--Danya Talton, Miami FL

I found Star's book quite fascinating, largely due to the fact that you do not need to be a Star fan to appreciate its contents. Star's book is more of a philosophy book than an autobiography. Many times while reading the book, I found myself saying, "Wow, that's so true, I never thought about it that way." After reading this book, the word "hate" takes on a whole new meaning.
--Ruba Monem

Star, I'm so moved by your literary work of art. You are quite the intellectual, scholar, historian, philosopher... and more... And great style! You relay/convey your thoughts engagingly, entertainingly, informatively and thought-provokingly. Some parts had me laughing, other parts I was sitting, reading and nodding my head in agreement, and a few times I was feeling you so intensely, I had to shout,"Yes, Yes!!"... I love the photos and your story goes from good to great to mind-blowing!... I am SO intensely and powerfully moved by your courage, your individuality and your manhood.
--Darlene Reeves, M.Ed., CUNY English Lecturer

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

reviewed this for All Hip Hop and was pleasantly surprised that Star 1) dealt drugs in Washington Heights and 2) is a huge fan of the band Rush, who turned him onto Ayn Rand

[Kia Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome Read..I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for Book 2. I don't agree with his philosophy. But a great book.

[Aaron Schuschu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book five years ago and it changed my life. Tried to read it a couple of times since. I think it really helped me to process how church hurt me and how politics were awkwardly involved. A must for free- thinkers.