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... Jay Nordlinger in the article, “Bang”: Guns, Rap and Silence Would led us to believe that Rap Music and it’s increasingly violent lyrics have lead to increased gun violence in America. ... In their lyrics they talked about crime, street violence and killing, which was the start of Gangsta music. ... Rap lyrics are about the problems rappers have seen, such as poverty, crime, violence, racism, poor living conditions, drugs, alcoholism, corruption, and prostitution. ... Lets not pretend that the key to ending gun violence on American streets is simply getting people to listen to different songs. ... Rappers dont just walk on stage and talk off the top of their heads. ... Raps image is being tainted by all the scandals of the top rappers in the courtrooms. These top rappers are not of the rap historical culture. ... The violence and criminality in rap are a symptom, not a cause of the lawlessness in certain strands of modern urban life. ... Parents at little league game display as much violence as one could find on any network schedule. ... "Violence Top the Charts.
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