His triumphant success was due in part to his ability to shock his listeners with his politically incorrect lyrics; but more importantly the manner in which these lyrics later came to be recognized as honesty at its best when so many young lives were affected by Eminem's music because it spoke to them like a diary. ... Eminem's lyrics made him "public enemy number one" when he openly rapped about murders and bad mouthed other artists in the music business. ... He does not entirely promote violence in this piece, but rather strives to accompany his offensive lyrics with a valuable ar...

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Many believe that song lyrics may promote youth violence due to the profound impact the music industry has on today's children. ... There have been numerous stories flooding the news about teenagers committing suicide or hate crimes due to certain song lyrics among the rap and rock genres. ... His lyrics have frequently been called offensive and linked to many troubled teen violence. ... One of Manson's songs titled "Cake and Sodomy" had explicit lyrics such as, "White trash get down on your knees, time for cake and sodomy." ... Under the influence of violent lyrics, children may...

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The smooth lyrics and inventive beats in rap make it pleasurable to listen to. ... This form of music maintained the word country due to its form of lyrics and origin. ... Looking at the obvious differences in location, one can tell that location effects how lyrics are written. ... One's appeal to certain type of music is may be based on whether he can relate to the lyrics or instruments used. ...

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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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One controversy is woman and how they are degraded in the lyrics. ... The criterion to bad rap music is explicit lyrics and negative influences on the youth today. ... The ways that rappers address woman in their lyrics as "Bitches" and "Hos" give teenage males the excuse to do so as well. The lyrics rappers use today depict woman in many ways. ... Many rappers express in their lyrics and actions that drug and alcohol abuse is allowed and accepted today. ...

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Consists of more than just lyrics and beats but embodies an entire culture. ... However despite the difference in decades there are striking similarities in the contents of the lyrics: " Im glad because her cousin let me hit the ass Fuck the past let's dwell on the 500 SL, the E and J and ginger ale The way my pockets swell to the rim with Benjamins Another hon's in the crib, please send her in" Obviously these lyrics are a bit more vulgar however the similarities are brought up to show the counter-hegemonic qualities of HipHop music. ... O...

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All of his music, lyrics and directions were original, deep, and very therapeutic, in which he has helped millions of people over the world face their fears, conquer and capture their emotions. ... His emotions are clearly depressing in the song Thugz Mansion, yet, in all of his lyrics a light of hope shines through. ... The typical lyrics are junior and as you could say, nave. ...

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Music has always been a part of human society but now it seems as if hip-hop has taken over all other forms of music with its explicit lyrics, erotic music videos and a vivid display of sex and violence. ... The question here is how do these artists make so much money and receive all this fame through bad lyrics and explicit sexual themes? ... It's hard to imagine as to how far hip-hop is going with this in terms of lyrics and sexual themes and what kind of an impact it has on the younger generations. ...

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Nelly is very smart with his lyrics and how he gets them across. ... In his lyrics he has definitely showed that he is both a materialist. ... His lyrics are clever and witty. The only problem is his lyrics. ...

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" These lyrics and title suggest that this well-liked rapper/celebrity is a recently added member of the Illuminati. ... Her lyrics make it seem that she knows how dangerous it is, but she sings, "For you I'd risk it all" (Katy Perry). ... However, it goes hand in hand with her lyrics and the hidden meaning behind them. ...

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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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Male rappers, through their lyrics put an emphasis on money and the millions they make, on the cars they drive, and on the houses they own with all the necessities. ... Through television and their own lyrics male rap-recording artists are stereotyped as being the type of people who like their money. ...

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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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This essay will examine how the rapper effectively employs ethos, pathos and logos in his lyrics to convey his view of life-you only have one shot. ... Before Eminem takes his audience on a lyrical voyage through his life via his autobiographical lyrics in "Lose Yourself", he opens the song with a rhetorical question asking his audience if they had "one shot, or one opportunity" would they "capture it or just let it slip"? ...

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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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The Popularity of Rap Rap music has changed very much throughout the years. At first it was mainly underground, enjoyed in the black ghettos. Now it has developed into a very mainstream popular form of music. Everybody now enjoys rap music, regardless of age, race, or gender. Even white p...

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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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Eminem For my research paper, I chose to write about Marshall Mathers. I chose to write about him because he is the best young rapper, and I like how he doesn't care what happens, he just goes with it. He isn't a very good role model, but he is funny, and couldn't care less what anybody says abo...

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History of Rap Have you ever wondered when and where your favorite type of music genre originated from? Have you ever wondered who began that generation of music? Well, I have. Hip-Hop and Rap has been an influence in my life as well as many people I know. I have chosen these genres to take...

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In the early 1980's Christian Hip-Hop burst onto the scene, only to be greeted with rounds of laughter. It was referred to by some as the "nerdy little brother" of Hip-Hop. It was the epitome of pathetic and quickly became the butt of all the music related jokes. Look no further than artists such as...

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History of Rap Have you ever wondered when and where your favorite type of music genre originated from? Have you ever wondered who began that generation of music? Well, I have. Hip-Hop and Rap has been an influence in my life as well as many people I know. I have chosen these genres to take...

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