Proof of just how influential these musicians are is blatantly obvious by just looking at the children dressing and mimicking the actions of these idols. There have been numerous stories flooding the news about teenagers committing suicide or hate crimes due to certain song lyrics among the rap and rock genres. Many rappers do not serve as good role models for the children that listen to their music. ... Dozens of cities across the United States banded together to censor Manson from the radios and ban the distribution of his CDs, this is how strongly many parents felt that Manson was having...

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As the debate is enormous I have decided to only concentrate on how today's popular music is having a negative effect on today's youth. ... In order to get a better understanding of how artists have influenced popular culture and how it can lead to having a negative effect (if any at all) on society. ... The live show is a good example of how music can directly influence its audience. ... This is due to the origins of the music and how the mainstream media judges and delivers their once underground music. ... This is stated in Tricia Ross' book Black Noise in which she states, ...

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Rappers like Mack 10, Korn, and Marilyn Manson use extremely explicit lyrics. ... From an ethical perspective, indecency and obscenity are not essential to the communication of socially relevant messages to adolescents, even within hip-hop or rap. ...

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