The argument surrounding nepotism is a complicated one. On one hand, every parent should want to help their kids be successful in the world. They shouldn’t want to see them struggle like they had to. Consequently, they’ll do anything in their power to make things easier for them. On the other hand, people find it unfair that celebrities can take opportunities away from others to prop up their children.

Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello finds the idea of nepotism to be null and void. Why? Because he believes his son Roman is talented enough to have made it with or without him.

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In an interview with Guitar World , Morello argued that his son is as good as any working guitarist today. Ultimately, he stressed that having a strong ear gives him a distinct advantage than even the most savvy players, himself included.

“Here’s the thing: it’s not nepotism when your kid’s that f**king good,” Tom Morello laughed.…