In 2000, the controversial lyrics of a white rapper named Eminem's second album, " The Marshall Mathers LP" became very publicized. ... "The Marshall Mathers LP" contains extremely controversial lyrics. ... He also claims that he would never actually do the things that he raps about, but that his lyrics are simply therapeutic to him. ... The Gay Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has repeatedly spoken out against Eminem claming that his lyrics are hateful and promote violence. ...

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The music, along with the rap videos that have a disturbing mix of rap, hip-hop dance moves, fashion and lyrics, leave people wondering: is hip-hop culture harming our youth? ... I read in Jet Magazine, that No Limit Records CEO and rapper Master P apologetically admitted that some of his lyrics might be offensive to women. ...

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Unlike most of the lyrics out on the market today, Hip Hop contains meaning and it sends a message to the listeners. ... Many rappers put out lyrics about what they believe in, their own philosophies, entertaining others, and although it may seem unlikely, many lyricists seem like Einstein to me. ...

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Unlike most of the lyrics out on the market today, Hip Hop contains meaning and it sends a message to the listeners. ... Many rappers put out lyrics about what they believe in, their own philosophies, entertaining others, and although it may seem unlikely, many lyricists seem like Einstein to me. ...

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Everyday, members of society are attacked or violently acted upon while going to work, going to school, going out socially, and many people are victims of violence within out own home. The sources of violence in out society many come to mind. One may say violence is simply an unavoidable part of h...

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A prominent culture I belong to is hip-hop, which is not simply a genre of music but a world-known culture. Hip-hop was created as a way of life, to be an outlet for expression, to uplift self-esteem, and give voice amongst a generation in this country. Hip-hop culture was developed in New York City...

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So his raps weren't just music in fact there is a lot of politics involved, his lyrics have always had meaning behind it he was a person who talked about the struggles of being black and how tough life is for them and that is what influenced many other rappers to talk about the same types of struggles. ...

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It seems nowadays, wherever one turns there is a form of advertising. Whether it is a commercial you hear on the radio or an ad you see in the daily paper each is a form of advertising. The advertising industry spends billions of dollars each year to get consumers to spend their money. By using ce...

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As a result of this the younger generation are growing up watching these music videos and listening to the lyrics and believing it's acceptable to 'twerk' and use explicit language regularly. ...

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