Rap's Controversy
The most popular new music to emerge from the 80's was rap music. It first developed in the mid 70's in New York City, and soon in other urban areas, primarily amongst African-American teen-agers. It became very popular with the urban public that it soon began to spread throughout the United States and much of the world. It replaced rock music as the creative force in music of the 80's and 90's. However, as popular as it was then and it is now, the lyrics of many rap songs have caused controversy. Many believe and have charged that these lyrics promote racism and violence and show contempt for women.
Those in the mainstream have long considered rap music controversial. However its controversy escalated to a whole new level when the world was introduced to "Gangsta Rap," where violent acts and suggestions are graphically portrayed (yale). The notorious rap group responsible for the introduction of gangsta rap was NWA (bomp). Gangsta rap has been......
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