Crime nowadays is increasing. Many people believe this is because of the "Gangsta" culture. Rap and Hip-Hop music directly influences Gangstas. Whether it be from violent rap to clothing styles to language and gestures used in communication and even treatment towards children and women. Resulting from all this, when people dress, talk, and behave in certain ways, crime will follow. People conclude that if the disaster that ocurred in New Orleans had ocurred in a different location that did not have as much crime, there would have been more scenes of neighbors helping neighbors instead of preying upon eachother. We as a nation have to think that if all this really does stem back to the lyrics in certain songs, then either the lyrics need to stop or people need to exercise some self control. I'm not saying to not listen to rap music because I enjoy some of it also, but it doesn't make me want to go out and commit crimes.
I think the crime rate is somewhat related to the rap music, but as you said, people should show some self control and lead their own lives instead of following in a rapper's footsteps.
ReplyDeleteI thought that this was really interesting how you related the rap music to how people react to things. Although I don't think that the music causes them to do certain things, it may influence their actions for the worse.
ReplyDeletein todays society i think that rises crimes rates have to with rap music, originally wasnt rap formed in prison to pass the time, looking at its backround it is a music of crime, which unfortuantly influence alot of people in our country
ReplyDeletePeople choose to make the decisions they do. It is a good point that rap music could possible influence their decisions.
ReplyDeleteA lot of rap artists are in gangs and this might influence kids to think that it's cool to be in a gang.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with this blog, that music influences how people dress and act. You did a good job organizing all your information and making it intresting to read about.
ReplyDeleteMusic is a huge influence on people and different music can be associated with different people. However, a person should be able to differentiate what's right and wrong instead of following music.
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