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Both organizations stress the fact that rap sounds angry and they cannot understand most of it. Some members are less passive on rap and claim that they do listen to the less angry lyrics. Hughey states that the groups feel rap is “hostile” (pg. 176) toward the white population. Therefore the music does not hail whites. Another example that Hughey uses is when the WRJ cosponsors a Black Greek Letter Organization (BGLO) step show.

Straight Outta Compton follows five men, who created the rap group NWA, “Niggaz Wit Attitudes,” as they rose to fame by rebelling against authority to

The bonds are between the two main characters, Brian Taylor and Miguel Zavala, the Los Angeles Police Department, and Miguel and Bloods gang member, Tre. In this essay, I plan to demonstrate a working knowledge of the social control theory and how it relates to the main characters of the movie. Social Control Theory

Step into the twenty-first century where the use of the word has shifted and evolved drastically. Going from nigger to the contemporary “nigga” has produced a fluid, adaptable, postmodern, and urban construction of identity epitomizing numerous social and rhetorical flows. “Nigga” identity has been most expressed in hip-hop and rap culture, one end that presents a sense of masculinity, misogyny, as well as sexual violence then another side that attempts to locate an authentic self amidst the difficult life that has forever plagued blacks within urban America. This is a term used to bring African Americans together. The issue that lies through this metamorphosis is that African Americans have managed to establish the unspoken rule that it is

This article focuses on the color-blind ideology that allows white people to participate in and appropriate hip-hop culture. Rodriquez notes that they do so by using the guise of inclusivity of all races to justify their participation in hip hop and to adapt characteristics of the culture without respecting Black identity. He uses his own interviews of several white audience members of hip hop concerts who identified as participants of hip hop culture. Rodriquez identifies two groups resulting from social collectivity to reinforce his argument: consciously collective white groups, who actively reinforce racial segregation and passively collective white groups, who unknowingly unite and reinforce systematic racism through their adherence to color-blind ideology. The participants of his research are part of the latter, who unconsciously reinforce systematic racism through treating cultural objects, namely aspects of hip hop culture, as shareable products and experiences.

A’s manager, Jerry Heller. Cube claimed that he cheated him out of royalties. The two settled out of court in 1990, and Cube moved on to a successful solo career. N.W.A continued recording and selling records but fell out of precarious favor. This caused frustration among the group.

Throughout history many films and TV shows have had cultural impacts on the society we live in today. Not every show or film has a positive result, but a film I have recently watched that has had a huge cultural impact on our society is the film called “Straight Outta Compton”. “Straight Outta Compton” shed light on the struggles the African American community have been going through since the early 90’s, while helping promote black pride, and opening a new era of music. This movie mainly focuses on what was going on in the 90’s. While, many problems between cops and African Americans were happening, a newly formed music group N.W.A. and their music career had sky rocketed.

Though not a family in the traditional sense, hip-hop has created a safe space for youth expression and community that spurred a family of its own. Afrika Bambaataa best represents the community that hip-hop stands for, being outspoken against gang culture and starting a group of his own actively advocating against violence. The Universal Zulu Nation, the group founded by Bambaataa, saw itself as a family and encouraged members not to start trouble. This group speaks to music as a social issue because many outsiders to hip-hop saw the music as a threat to American youth because of the graphic depictions of gang culture and inner city life present in the genre. The reality, however, is that hip-hop provided youth with an alternative to violence and to gang

N.W.A advanced what schoolly D eventually turned gangsta rap a recognized genro (The Rap Year Book 65). Raising awareness on the atrocious conditions of the ghetto neighborhoods. A Theme that wasn't a choice rather necessary to obtain at that period of time. Much of 2pacs' music is a message against racism and poverty and gun culture. Many rappers take up these themes, and not necessarily to glorify them, that is something that occurred later on.

In a society that is becoming increasingly connected through the internet and social media, the effect of music on society has been exponentially amplified. Artists have the ability to connect and share thoughts with listeners more directly and rapidly than ever before, and the result of more direct communication is a more powerful influence over culture. In times of struggle and strife, many people look to the words and lyrics of musicians and artists to help make sense of tragedies surrounding them. Areas of the country that are particularly prone to poverty, gang activity, and violence, often look for role models who made it out of that very situation and became successful. The members of Black Hippy, a rap group originating from Los Angeles,

The Hate U Give written by Angie Thomas shines light on the power the police hold over the civilians as it shows the protagonist, Starr Carter, finding her voice and speaking out about these recurring issues as a person of colour. The Hate U Give focuses on racism and police brutality; the social issues that have completely taken over the media. Despite being a person of colour, Starr Carter always hides her true identity from her friends at Williamson, a school that is dominantly populated by caucasians. Starr is aware of what is going on in her society and the mistreatment of the minority, so she makes it a priority to put on a facade at school, as she does not want anyone to stereotype her as the “angry black girl”.

Although many gave the album favorable reviews, many did not agree with it. Other rap artists have criticized Chief’s album and the fact that Chief was in some way related to the death of a fellow rapper. Although he may not be the ideal rapper to look up to, most agree he did revolutionize the genre with the introduction of “Drill Rap”. This sub-genre is based upon the hard life of people living in south side chicago and how the only way to survive is to make money through illegal activities, Chief is currently working on a new album whilst “Nas” the creator of “Illmatic” is still making songs after all the years he has been producing

The film starts out with an African American man walking in the suburbs. He sees a car and is frightened. A person in a hood strangles him from behind and kidnaps him. This illustrates the fear African Americans have in a white society. The movie then fasts forwards to New York City and turns the focus on Chris who is a successful young photographer.

A groundbreaking new album from Ni***az Wit Attitude (N.W.A), was the first gangster rap record to go huge in the nation. The group consisted of Arabian Prince, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, and Ice Cube. Their album “Straight Outta Compton” described what life was like for them living in South Central, Los Angeles and the police aggression they were experiencing because of their race(Derrick). "Our art is a reflection of our reality." Ice Cube stated in an interview, explaining that their rapping is just a reflection of what they live daily.

When you listen or read the lyrics, the group tell their experience about being harassed by the police officers and being racially profiled. In the 1980s it was normal for color