Why has rap music turned into nothing but sex, money, and drugs. Why does it preach violence and hatred?
552775
they have eyes to see, but they do not see. they are catering to the unfortunate common condition of man-kind.\nhatred and "kill 'em all" attitude".  they even go so far as to degrade their own race by frequent use of the word "NIGGER" in referring to themselves or other dark skinned peoples.  And THAT word is TRULY degrading as it especially refers to SUB-HUMAN species...it's sad, and needs\nto be dealt with.
807676
i've only heard it very briefly on TV for a promo it was HELLLLLLA annoying!\nwhy does it seem that rap music these days are biting off of children's music?  it's so unoriginal and retarded.  i love rap & hip-hop, but this is just pathetic!
457446
If you want to lay the blame at Hip Hop's feet you need to look further - Hip Hop would not be as popular as it is today without the MEDIA, they are the ones who exploit true hip hop culture and offer today's youth a slanted version of rap music.\n\nThey always talk about eminem and 50 cent and the latest rapper who got shot etc but neglect to inform people of the rappers out there who make positive contributions to society - its these rappers who should be on MTV etc but the media would rather have people believe hip hop is all about grills, bling and misogyny.\n\nIts a hijacked version of hip hop culture that has caused this decay.
1013885
I think rap and its stupid ass ways did that to america. Just like why we have shootings in schools.
452491
Wow! So much hate in these responses......very very sad to see. \n\nRap can be a beautiful and artistic expression of one's feelings, experiences, and ideas and philosophies. The same can be said for Rock, Pop, Soul, Country, and pretty much any genre of music.\n\nI'm guessing that most people that are dropping such hateful words about rap music only see the watered-down, buuble-gum, "posser-mobil", MTV-please-the-man-by disrespecting-ourselves-with-uninspired- nonsense rap. To that, I can't really blame folks for such hate (having said that - I'm not a big fan of country, but I don't dismiss it as not being music and saying "how can people like that" - different strokes for different folks that's all). But that's a whole other conversation.....\n\nRecognize that Hip-Hop culture and music has much more to offer than the bullshit you see on TV. What's great about Hip-Hop is that it's a truely American artform. What I mean is that America is a blend of all cultures from all over the world. Hip-Hop musically blends elements from Rock, Jazz, Soul/R&B, Classical, Gospel, Blues, Reggae, Ska, Punk, etc.  Also, it provides a forum for people from all walks of life to share their stories and experiences. \n\nWhen we as people can understand and appreciate each other's differences (cultures and custums, etc.) - then we as humanity grow. Growing is good. Life is good. Love is good.\nBe Happy. Don't Hate. Open your mind. \nWake up and Live.\nFuck the Bullshit.\nPeace.
657256
Many rap acts push the envelope of sexuality, drugs, murders, and gang life.  But rap isn't doing anything that hasn't been done before.  Metal music tends to celebrate many of these themes.  The difference is that music in the past usually pushed the envelope using some time of clever lyrics or symbolism.  Today the rap lyrics just come right out and say it.  The biggest difference between rap and the other genres that have the same celebration of unrealistic decadent lifestyles is the quality of the musicianship.  Do any rap musicians even know how to read music or play an instrument?  The real crime here is that the hip hop generation is growing up listening to crappy music.  There are quality musicians all over the world not being heard because of the popularity of this music that's all about the lifestyle and not about the musicianship.
22359
Said in another way - it's because some people say it's eeeeeeevil, that others are drawn to it.  Every teen has to find a way to make their parents go "Ewww, that's awful!" and rap is a nice handy way to do that.  It's a way to distance yourself from your existance as a son/daugher so that you can more clearly see what part of you is you, and what part is "trying to please mom/dad"\n\nOne more thing.  They said the same thing about Rock&Roll, Blues, Jazz, and probably Ragtime (all of which came from the same poorest of the poor culture).  Each of these brought a unique richness to the American music scene.
242421
The thing is back when rap was classic they had stuff to right about. The struggle, gangs, drugs deteroating the neiborhood etc. Tupac and others wrote about this. But now they dont really talk about it all that much. By the way I dont even listent to rap and I know this.
1183471
Because most of the popular stuff now is that rap charp, it's hard for anyone to listen to.  \n\nJust try and listen to some normal music and you love it.
894065
Rock by FAR!  Rap isn't music, its just fast, crude poetry.  Notice at rap concerts there are usually no actual instruments, therefore not really music.  I'd rather deal with emotions than smoke a blunt or fuck a bitch anytime.
1003939
I do! RoCk on the other hand... rules! Rap is 4 ppl who dont know how 2 talk without swearing. Some of the songs don't even make sense... i bet the songwriters were just putting stupid words together so it would rhyme and sound "cool".
230071
You should really stop and think for a second as you are the one coming across as an "idiot" here.\n\nThere are innumerable things that are negatively affecting society that are FAR worse than rap and heavy metal.  Intolerance, oppression, poverty, etc.  And yet you think that metal is causing a problem???  I've been in arenas with thousands of metalheads and not a single fight broke out.  If you think it's the message in the music that's causing a problem, actually listen to it or read some lyrics.  You'd be surprised at the lack of satanic/evil/"demoralizing" statements made.
796053
that song got banned from the radio. that was back in the day when society felt that it had a moral obligation not to allow abusive hateful lyrics to play. things have changed a lot since then.
526614
Well originally rapping over old music was a form of street showmanship. It's an integral part of hip/hop for the mc to brag about himself, because ordinarily he/she would be competing in front of people with another mc.  When gangsta rap became popular they took that same formula and started pretending that they actually have some criminal persona.  It is all for show, and really ruins a lot of otherwise good music. Current rap music is all smoothed out and over proccessed into this homogenized featureless sound product, which is why the radio all sounds the same. Go check out a real hip/hop show in your area, like an mc competition, and you might get a chance to hear some real hip hop.
352804
I personally hate rap music. It's awful and it gets worse every time I hear it.
859828
Anyone who believes that hip hop is 'the real cause of violence' is not quite sane. SOME hip hop may encourage SOME violence in SOME people, but it's not 'the real cause of violence'.
646074
99 % of (c)Rap is trash! Rap is CRAP! lyrically and musically.