Lyrics
Controversy in the content of today’s lyrics is not a new issue. It has been debated on for quite some time. There are many different views on regulations and control over what an artist should or should not say. Targeting artists for the content of their work should not be a concern of the media. Each artist has the right to speak and record what he or she wants. Today’s media has targeted artists saying that young children will be corrupted by hearing the words in some of the top songs that are played on MTV. One of the biggest controversies is over the artist Eminem’s lyrics. Eminem’s multi-platinum selling albums are said to promote homophobia and violence. It has been said that Eminem’s lyrics will brainwash the children that listen to his lyrics into becoming violent, gay bashing, rebels that carry guns and abuse women. Yes, some of Eminem’s lyrics can be extreme and questionable, but isn’t it the parents responsibility to monitor what their children are watching and listening to. Many say that by playing artists like Eminem’s videos MTV is sup
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Approximate Word count = 740
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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