A controversial debate over the state of Hip-Hop and how it affects America's youth aired on BET September 25Th, 2007. Rappers like Nelly along with other artist argued with Dr. Cornell West, Rev. Al Sharpton and other African American cultural critiques, that Hip-Hop is an "art form". But, many politicians believe Hip-Hop is poisoning the youth of America, promoting acts of violence and sexually behavior. Rappers like T.I., stated that "Hip-Hop is of form of expression and I'm gonna rap about what I see. If I see violence, then that's what my songs gon' be about". Politicians feel there is a need to silence and band certain Hip-Hop songs and videos to keep the violence out of this country.
I particularly disagree with the statement that Hip-Hop induces acts of violence and sex. I disagree because there are many other forms of music and media that shows these themes, such as movies and T.V. shows. This was also another argument made by artist Nelly. I believe that politicians choose to pick on Hip-Hop because a majority of it's listeners and participants in the art form are African-American or Latin-American.
Gun violence in particular is the most common act of violence believed to be caused by Hip-Hop songs. Also, gang violence which has been around decades before the birth of the art form, is thought to be caused by rappers like 50 Cent, Fat Joe, etc. Many times in the past politicians have failed at trying to boycott certain rap albums like, 2Pac and 2LiveCrew. I think if politicians feel there is a need to stop certain Hip-Hop artist then artists from other genres should be banned as well.
I particularly disagree with the statement that Hip-Hop induces acts of violence and sex. I disagree because there are many other forms of music and media that shows these themes, such as movies and T.V. shows. This was also another argument made by artist Nelly. I believe that politicians choose to pick on Hip-Hop because a majority of it's listeners and participants in the art form are African-American or Latin-American.
Gun violence in particular is the most common act of violence believed to be caused by Hip-Hop songs. Also, gang violence which has been around decades before the birth of the art form, is thought to be caused by rappers like 50 Cent, Fat Joe, etc. Many times in the past politicians have failed at trying to boycott certain rap albums like, 2Pac and 2LiveCrew. I think if politicians feel there is a need to stop certain Hip-Hop artist then artists from other genres should be banned as well.
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