[QUOTE]Originally posted by PinkCashmere:
[b]Hi Sorors, Sisterfriends, & Brotherfriends!
I am doing some research on The Impact of The Hip Hop Culture On Student Values and I want to ask you all a couple of questions.
In your opinion:
1. What is hip hop?
R & B marketed to the Majority
2. What do you think about females who rap sexually explicit lyrics (Lil' Kim, Foxy Brown, Trina)?
I love Dirty Kim - The fact of the matter is the them are making money doing something they like and it's legal!
3. Do you think that the disrespect of women and misogyny in rap lyrics are simply to sell the music or does it speak a reality?
I don't think the music is intended to disrespect anyone but I do think it is representative of the culture in many communities. In fact, many women like this type of music just as much as some men.
4. Do women who rap about sex for money and gifts show a low or lack of self esteem or does it show strength and someone who knows what she wants and does it by any means necessary?
It depends on the woman's situation. I know several women that ask or expect monies from men that are not hoes and vice versa.
5. Is the popularity of rapping about materialism in music a trend that will pass?
As I become older I find myself far removed from rap music. I want to listen to something that I sing the words and know what they mean. I think rap is here to stay - I just don't want to listen to much of it.
6. Do you think fans of rap music are influenced in any way by the lyrics and music? Do they live vicariously through the music? I'm sure that many will argue that music influences the choices one makes much like the arguement of tv programming. If that is the case then I think it is sad. I want my folk to look in their communities for role models not at these young boys and girls talking about sex, drugs, etc.
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