beats to make one point or another. What separates gangsta rap from regular rap is that gangsta rap talks

about gang life and rap usually doesn't. Lyrics in gangsta rap that cause the most controversy are the ones

that talk about killing people or ones that portray woman as just objects. People like Delores Tucker and

William Bennett are currently trying to censor these "filthy" lyrics because they believe that these lyrics

corrupt minds. But even though gangsta rappers like Tupac Shakur and "Biggie Smalls" might rap about

hurting women or killing people, they are not to be blamed for what people do regardless of what

correlation there might be. And even though it is unsure whether or not gangsta rap causes violent crimes, it

should never be used as a scapegoat for hiding the more important issues.

Delores C. Tucker, chairwoman of the National Political Congress of Black Women in

Washington, D.C., is working with William Bennett to censor rap music because of its harsh lyrics and

disparaging view of women. It is true th

In the video "Gangs in Los Angeles" ('91 Tom Brokaw), real life gangsters are shown in their own

"Power Rangers," ('96 Courie) a documentary on the banning of a television show because of the

drugs, gangs, andcrime. By joining a gang, they gain a sense of belonging and pride. But more often, this is

1. "Gangsta Rap" (handout) Emerge Magazine 1995

at rap music, especially gangsta rap, uses vulgar language and also

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