In this chapter Rose looks at the rappers common deflections
of their influence on young people as follows: “we’re not role models,”
“parents are responsible for their own kids,” and, “if you don’t like what you
see, turn it off.” Per usual, these
aren’t adequate responses when you are making someone believe the things you
say to them. One of the most annoying
aspects of society I find is that you can’t trust the things people say. It is really frustrating that I cannot take
someone’s word without having to strain my brain into figuring out whether or
not they’re telling the truth or masking something.
Rose explains that while hip-hop
does get an unfair rap (pun not intended), it is still problematic that hip-hop
artists deflect responsibility off of themselves. It is an appalling thing, since part of being
an adult is owning the consequences that come with your actions. Global companies are paying certain rappers
to glamorize what they do, but it doesn’t change the fact that rappers are a
part of the system that is hurting America’s youth.
To be clear, the global companies
are just as much, if not more, at fault for what is going on in hip-hop that is
destructive. It is truly disgusting that
they make their money by overly glamorizing drug dealing and gangster
life. And it really is unfair that
rappers are targeted more than any other form of music or popular mediums such
as movies and tv shows. There are lots
of other forms of media in the world for young people to find just as
negatively influencing forces. Yet, it
will never change the fact that rappers need to own their responsibilities
instead of acting like they don’t exist.
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