Minority status plays an intricate role in the perception of rap music. Majority of rap artist in the industry are from the lower class. Seeing as how rap music has been embraced by so many lower class African Americans, it is clear, and best to say that the artist themselves put out music that is representative of the culture thy are from. The author hints on this when she writes “The larger point is that without critical dial

ogue with the creators of rap music and its genre, it is difficult if not impossible for outsiders, who are in many cases non-African American and not economically disadvantage, to place lyrics in the intended context.” This is very true because the lyrics rappers use in their songs are most commonly words from their personal experiences. In essence you have to breath hip-hop to understand hip-hop. Keep in mind African American artist who have not had other means to succeed in society are not expected to generate so much social capital. So those who are basically on the outside looking in can not fully understand all that which is hip–hop, as well as the music genre of rap.

The article was detailed in showing the roots of rap music, as well as showing how society has made the music what it is today. I also like how the article explains the many different forms of violence in America. The author did elaborate on all idea, not only that made it clear, for me as a reader to understand her viewpoint. If you take into account how rappers do in fact provide a service it is no different then someone selling cars at a dealership. In fact most rappers view rap as their job, and most of the time it is all they know.

The article also shows how American culture has created a fertile environment for rap music. This is due to several underlying factors. The first and most important, is the capitalistic society we live today. Most rap artist, aren’t able to gain as much education, as upper class Caucasians. Thus rap mus

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