... 's Aftermath/Interscope record label. On February 23, 1999, Eminem released his huge album, The Slim Shady LP. After a few weeks, the album quickly went to number two on the Billboard charts. With this release, Eminem became a huge success and has sold almost 3 million copies so far. It spent 38 weeks on the Billboard ... charts. Once Eminem got going again, and was successful, Kim came running back with Hailie in her arms. She just wants his money and fame, and if I were he, she would ... ...

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... was relased, making rap history with 1.7 million copies sold in the first week. The following month 'The Marshall Mathers LP' topped the UK album charts and 'The Real Slim Shady' went in at number 1 in the UK singles charts. Eminem won a Brit Award in February 2001 for Best International Male Artist (vibewaves). However, more bad news hit the rapper at the end ... ...

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... on T.V. and online. As a result of this upcoming teens are seeing is a dominating "rap" culture. For example Nicki Minaj's song 'Anaconda' which hit huge success in the charts. Signed to the dominating rap record label 'YMCMB' she is the flagship in delivering rap to their largest audience young youths. As a result of this the younger generation are ... ...

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... of the top five movies in 2002 have strong violent content (We were Soldiers, Blade II, Spiderman, Red Dragon). Music hits from the singer/song writer Eminem are exploding the charts everywhere. In his album you would be lucky to find fifty words in a row without swearing, discrimination, racial slurs, sexuality, and rude comments about others (fans, his family, etc.). It ... ...

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... . We know this is far from the truth. In recent years there has been an explosion of rap music in pop culture and artists of all backgrounds are topping the charts. However rap artists continue to be arrested on drug charges, assault both sexual and physical, and murder. This sends a message out to today's youth, whether intentional or not. Women as ... ...

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... . In the past few years number one hits like Party Up by DMX, Mo" Money Mo" Problems by Notorious B.I.G, and Purple Pills by D12 have reached the top of the charts. These songs all feature lyrics that promote violence, sex, and drugs. They glorify activities and practices that are unhealthy, unethical, and illegal. The negative images that these songs portray have ... ...

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... people have a hard time coping with this type of music. This performer, Jay-Z, is one of the business's biggest stars. His current album debuted at number one on the billboard charts, and stayed there for a couple weeks. 2 It's obvious that these types of lyrics are accepted by people, and then supported by the millions of copies bought of his music. Another ... ...

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... February 23, 2000, caused great controversy with the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLADD). This album has three singles, two of which went to number one on the billboard charts, "The Real Slim Shady," "Stan," and "The Way I Am." As Marshall's career continues to gain momentum, through, it seems that Marshall is only hurting those closest to him as his ... ...

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... . Not to say that he doesn't, but the beginners have to be bigger, bolder, and sometimes even more raunchy in an attempt to make their albums hit top of the charts. What ever happened to videos that tried to accurately portray what the artists are trying to say? Unfortunately it's an attempt by record producers, and label owners to sell more ... ...

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... in which black voices could tell the truth in a white-dominated country". As Rap's controversial subjects and lyrics continued to escalate, its immense popularity soared to the top of billboard charts. In fact, in today's society, Rap has proven to be one of the biggest selling and most popular genres for millions of fans alike. Modern artists like 50 Cent, Jay ... ...

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Today's billboard charts are dominated by music icons like Ludicrous, Beyonce, and 50 cent. A lot has changed in the current wave of popular music compared to the lyrics and artists of precedent decades. ... ...

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... have never thought about having best rap album as a Grammy, but it is now. Ten years ago America would have never thought that the number one album on the Billboard charts would be a rap album from a white Detroit native, named Marshall Mathers (Eminem), but it is now. But don't confuse this with power. Hip-Hop had no control over these events ... ...

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... when a music video airs on Much Music or MTV. Songs with the more sexually explicit lyrics and meaning are the ones that often make it into the top of the charts. The demand for what we're not allowed to view, or the ethically wrong or offensive is also what appeals to teenagers of today. It's because they themselves have not ... ...

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Analysis of Popular Music Rap music tops the music charts nation wide. The hip-hop subculture has hit mainstream with an unreal impact. Since the late 1980's rap music has been called the "Anti Christ" in our culture, because of ... ...

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