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Kanye West, one of the most progressive, artistic rappers alive, and one of the most controversial, is probably one of the most impactful celebrities to most of the younger generation. In his 2004 album “The College Dropout” on the song “Through the Wire” he raps about a car accident that he was in where doctors had his jaw wired shut, and told him he wasn't supposed to live past twenty five years old, but against all odds, he is still alive and singing today. I personally look up to West because

Thesis:Rap music does not promote violent actions by teens because rap music is a very diverse genre, it is mainly for entertainment purposes only, and part of the music is involved in anti-violence efforts. Some people believe rap music makes teens more accepting of crime and violence through their lyrics. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that, ”Children learn from what their role models do and say. ”They recognize that when a teen starts to listen to their favorite

Puerto Ricans are an important piece in hip hop culture and in its evolution since 1970. The contribution of Puerto Ricans to hip hop have been ignored many times and when they are being noticed “it has been misinterpreted as a defection from Puerto Rican culture and identity into the African American camp.” For example, making a version of a song and adding it Spanish or Spanglish words. Puerto Ricans stories are marginalized because similarities between Puerto Ricans and Africa American are not

If you were to ask someone how music has changed their lives, most people would say they listen to music all the time. People listen to music at the gym, when they’re shopping, in the car almost everywhere. A lot will say that music is relatable, it’s a way of art, music has saved people’s lives. However, if you were to ask people about rap music specifically, they would probably say it’s violent, gory, or that they don’t like it. Did you know that since rap music became popular violent crimes have

Guwop A famous rapper, Radric Delantic Davis, mostly know as his stage name Gucci Mane is one of the most known rappers of today from Atlanta. Gucci Mane has gone through rough times but he has had managed to become successful through the last years to now. Gucci Mane’s life was a rough road but without his wife Keyshia Ka’oir Davis there would be no career in Gucci Mane’s life. Gucci Mane was born on the twelfth of February of nineteen-eighty in Bessemer, Alabama. Gucci Mane’s dad is Ralph Everett

One of my most favorite foods are BBQ ribs. I like BBQ ribs because i enjoy the taste. Just feeling how i eat and not carrying how messy i look makes me enjoy my food better. I prefer food that u have to use hands with rather than soups or any kind of other types of food.one thing i like to do also as i eat my BBQ ribs alone is listen to rap music. I enjoy rap music, because todays generation type of rap is just out played. In my point of view all songs sound the same just a different lyrcis unlike

Friday Night, Hip-Hop Legends DMX, N.O.R.E, Jadakiss, and Jim Jones proved that New York rappers can all share the stage and manage to get along. The Apollo Theatre featured some of New York's native rappers Friday Night in a concert paying tribute to Classic Hip-Hop. The rappers performed to a sold out crowd that aged from teens to adults well into there 60s. I know I saw a few grandpas rocking their 90s jerseys! Jim Jones started the show about 40 minutes after its initial start time and performed

Over time the “N” word has evolved from haunting and agonizing numerous generations of African Americans to a society that uses the word as a day-to-day greeting, compliment or for its original purpose to degrade and demean African Americans. Amongst the younger generation in today’s world, regardless of color the “N” word has somehow morphed into the word friend. Unfortunately, the use of this word is flying out of youths mouths without a second thought as to knowing the entire context and emotional

"Known as Half Angel in the group. because she is the only member who doesn't appears for AOA's dance performances. * Original(minimum 7) 1) She played the drums since she was in seventh grade. 2) She was the former drummer of Sponge Band. 3) Her former stage name was Gaon. 4)Sponge band had 4 female member and 1 male member. 5)In 2010 the male member Oh Song left the band so Youkyung left the band in 2011. 6)Even leaving the band, she assured fans she wouldn't leave the entertainment industry

The cool, calm and collective Gunna who creates loud and phenomenal music. The in differ name, Gunna comes from his cousin who felt that the name Gunna is more suitable for his aptitude and lifestyle, so his previous stage name, Snypa was dismissed. Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Gunna took on a lot of knowledge from the streets that kept him focused on a career path in Hip Hop. Growing up listening to Jay- Z and Lil Wayne, he knew that he was capable of making great music. Being a