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Gangsta Rap: Crime


The cultural majority in America is up in arms over the rising levels of
violence and horrific images that have seeped into popular entertainment.
Movies, television, and music have always been controversial, but even they can
cross the line between poor taste and immorality. Entertainment corporations
and record labels don't even blink, when told of the excessive torture or
satanic lyrics found in material. Producers and directors continue to push the
envelop on what is "done in good taste."

Gangsta rap is one of the current problems of society. Popular music
for teens has always been controversial, or at least in conflict with middle
class attitudes. Teen music has always been under scrutiny by those who are
older. Parents, whether from the 60's or 90's, never welcome the sounds of the
younger generation. Unfortunately this fact does not comfort someone when
listening to Snoop Doggy Dog or Ice Cube talk of sex, violence, beatings, and
suicide.......

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