Back then, when I hear “Hip Hop”, I associated it with egoistic rappers and gang violence. It was my least favorite music genre because rap artists only rap about their shopping list and other meaningless topics. It came to the point where I asked, “What is Hip Hop?” I was so curious that I decided to use it as an English research topic. From that point on, my opinion on Hip Hop changed completely due to the fact that there’s more to it. As I researched on what Hip Hop is, I found out that it isn’t just a music genre, but a massive culture that originated within the Bronx during the 1970s.
He also brings up about how civil right leaders have the right to bash these black celebrities that are putting down their own race. They fought so hard to be free and have the same rights as a white person so he is confused on why they would bash their own race. He should have added more statistics and maybe where he got his facts. He says the homicide is on the rise for black woman and rape is often found with black girls primarily. Where did he get those statistics?
Rapping came from a long list of artists starting from Afrika Bambaataa “the Godfather” and Clive Campbell “DJ Kool Herc” to Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. “Lil Wayne.” Yet these hip hop artists are affecting the way people perceive African Americans as a “lower class group of people” in many ways. From the music they sing to the way that they dress and political influence, more people are looking over African Americans and finding another missing link to success. More African Americans are missing opportunities to succeed in life, because of what rappers sing, and majority of it is degrading to African Americans by heavily focusing on sex and abusive behaviors. These kind of stereotypes the African American group as being a lower than Caucasians. Lil Wayne is the best musician in our era, but his music shows no respect and consistency for young girls, including other rappers as well.
We see in Stapleton’s words how hip-hop has become a dangerous genre and how responsibility lies in the artists, managers, record companies, and parents when it comes to the music. But Stapleton discloses her view of the situation and the irony at hand. While these groups may be responsible Stapleton says ultimately American society is to blame because it carries the common themes hip-hop music is all about, including the bad
Critical Analysis of: Caucasian Please! America’s Cultural Double Standard for Misogyny and Racism In reviewing the essay, “Caucasian Please! America’s Cultural Double Standard for Misogyny and Racism,” Edward Rhymes essay poses the question: Are gangsta and hardcore rap a product of a predominantly historic white society that has demeaned women and popularized violence for centuries, or, are lifestyles of young black men influenced and shaped by the misogynistic, sexual, and violent lyrics of popular gangsta and hardcore rap music? Rhymes is clearly in agreement with the first statement, using examples from varied types of media and exposing factors to support his theory. Before readers can even make any assumptions on the essay, Rhymes displays his direct and aggressive style stating, “I will not be addressing the whole of hip-hop and rap, but rather hardcore and gangsta rap.” From the first sentence, readers know the essay will not be a piece with hidden meanings and explanations, but will be straight to the point, and as serious as the subject matter it pertains to.
But instead of the negative, vulgar, hateful, and sexual messages being sent by secular rappers, Christian rappers are trying to send a message of hope, salvation, and peace that will improve our society as a whole, building up the youth. Secular rap as a whole has a negative impact on society, particularly on our youth, through its explicit content. It sends a powerful message of hate and violence that is devouring the minds of our youth playing a part various problems such as rape, racism, teen pregnancy, suicide, homicide, and even gang violence. Rappers know exactly what they are doing and simply do not care because they are making more money then they ever had by feeding our society
Processing an offender in accordance with strain theory would involve community containment with therapeutic modalities that focus on cognitive restructuring, anger management and self esteem. Strain Theory 2 At Columbine High School in Littleton Colorado on April 20, 1999, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed twelve students and one teacher as well as wounding twenty-four others before committing suicide. This event is considered to be the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history, (Wikipedia Encyclopedia, 2006). The shock and horror of this tragedy forced a close examination of many issues represented in this event. The nature of high school cliques, bullying, gun control and violence in the media were hotly debated topics as people searched for answers as to why this tragedy occurred.
My little brother who is 8 years younger than me was into playing every kind of gangster rap he could listen to and it drove me crazy. It is not to say that I did not like some of the artist like Tupac, Biggie Smalls, Dr Dre, Snoop Dog, Ice Tea, and Ice Cube just to name a few of the artist that’s music did not bother me the most even though sometimes that could be course with their words. Here are some of the Difference In "Rap" And "Hip Hop"? “"Rap music" and "hip hop culture" are roughly synonymous in the minds of many Americans, though there are differences. Hip hop was originally a combination of rap, DJing, breakdancing and "tagging", which was the hip hop name for producing graffiti.
References to his peers are systematic in this second album, both in lyrics and productions, which borrowed from Public Enemy('Remedy'), Schooly D ('Compton') and Dr. Dre (Da shit '). The album is filled with vengeful arrogance like in the single 'It's okay (One Blood)' The Game is not dead, long live The Game, "King of LA". He believed so strongly that he was one of the most important voices of contemporary rap, he ended up becoming. one piece will be a turning point to the album: 'Doctor's Advocate'. Game talks about his mentor Dr. Dre , while Busta Rhymes is trying somehow to tell him that it's key.
This herb is an Indian strain of hemp that causes hallucinations and spiritual visions. The Rastafarians believe that in this action they become one with Jah, the creator. The lyrics of Bob Marley’s songs are a part of the entire Rastafarian culture that centers on what is godlike and holy, around justice, compassion, and resistance. Its message is having one love and allowing for the unification of humanity. It is through the lyrics Marley acts out of note as a political activist, expressing his feelings for the stolen Africans forced to come to and fight for the United States.