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Originally Posted by SummerChild
I can't think of any lyrics off the top of my head or recall if she used examples. However, I think of many of Tupac's lyrics of the type of thing that she's probably getting at. The juxtaposition of his witnessing depressing events with mention of alcohol and drug use (or wanting to be put out of his misery). I don't profess to be a hip hop person but I have heard a lyric here or there.
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There are definitely some individuals in the hip hop industry who choose to glorify violence and hardship. They may do it because they are depressed and angry, insecure, or just because they are greedy and eager to go commercial. On the other hand, plenty of artists speak of the joy they experience(d) in an otherwise harsh environment. I’ve noticed this tendency among Southern rappers, whose lyrics and videos often include references to family, friends, food, music, and having a good time, despite growing up in poverty and “high crime areas”. There are also a few socially conscious lyricists out there who focus almost entirely on positive change in their community. Tupac had the unique ability to successfully express himself in each of these ways, depending on what he was feeling at that time.
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