Young children and adults, 14, 15 and 16 years of age, who listen and memorize these rap songs think that it is acceptable behavior. ... In one song they say, "that if f--- with Dre you f--- with death row... The song "Cop Killer," with obscene and violent lyrics, forced Time Warner to stop selling the album with the song on it. The lyrics on the song said it was dedicated to the L.A.P.D. ... Even though the song was cut from the album the other songs on it were just as bad. ...

• Word Count: 3468
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School

I own 20 rap CD's. ... Will Smith is nearly the only rap artist not using profanity in his rap lyrics. ... Both types of sources have info on rap artists and rap it self. ... "Does Rap Have a Future"? ... "Teens Favor Hip-Hop Despite Rap: Study Says Youths Look Up to Rap Artists." ...

• Word Count: 5064
• Approx Pages: 20
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Simply, Tupac was the epitome of a gangster rapper. ... Gangster rap, often termed gangsta rap has maintained a bad rap since its beginning. ... While gangsta rap does have a strong condolence of violence, it is often simply a recollection of the rappers own historical conditions. ... While Tupac was put into the category of "gangsta rapper", he did not abide by many of the outlines that have been laid down to model what a gangster rapper is. ... Although Tupac was labeled as a gangster rapper and one who condoned and encouraged hostility, these songs laid a blueprint of his true meaning. ...

• Word Count: 3526
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Tupac Shakur is a controversial rapper, poet, and actor adored by many and hated by some. With his out spoken lyrics, he talked about real issues in the world, which are not the usual topics of many rappers. ... In his fourth album "Me Against the World" in the song "Death Around the Corner" he explicitly predicted his death and funeral. ... Tupac clearly stated in his songs the way he wished to be buried, which was in a casket with different items, and a huge funeral. ... In the song "Life Goes On" from the album "Al...

• Word Count: 4248
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School

The rapper known as Tupac Shakur,was born in 1971 in Bronx, NY. ... Tupac also began writing his rap lyrics here. ... Tupac continued writing poetry and rap during this time and the songs that he was putting together would later on proved Tupac's belonging. ... Noone ever paid attention in comparing his poems to his songs. ... This also began Tupac's dictatorship of the "rap game" as most rappers call it. ...

• Word Count: 2712
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School