Rap music controversies have dominated American media attention in recent years. Critics are eager to draw attention to certain rappers' violent lyrics, but they are missing the essence of rap's message in doing so. Rap cannot be understood until its historical and social context are removed from the study. Rap music of today draws inspiration from the hip-hop tradition of youthful, urban, working-class African Americans Rappers are seen as...
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