Therefore, gangster rap is a category that is a plague to Black society because of its ghetto endeavors and its root in Black culture. ... In his song Dear Momma, Tupac expresses his feelings on his mother and the life of a mother raising a child in the ghetto. ... The song Changes acts as a social critique of life as a young man in the ghetto and the need for change. ... Changes and Dear Momma are strong examples of his outlook of change and the need for optimism in the Ghetto. ... Dear Momma addressed the power of family to a young man raised in the ghetto. ...

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"Mr. Officer, I want to see you layin' in a coffin, sir," from The Chronic and "F--- the police," from N.W.A., are few lyrics from the music genre "gangsta rap." This kind of music is being sold to young children without any thought of concern. When many children listen to this kind of music they th...

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Tupac Shakur: Wanted Dead or Alive??? Tupac Shakur is a controversial rapper, poet, and actor adored by many and hated by some. With his out spoken lyrics, he talked about real issues in the world, which are not the usual topics of many rappers. He always tried to give back to his community, and...

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• Grade Level: High School