rap for freedom of speech

For years "gangsta rappers" have sang about the racism, police harassment, poverty and desperation that exists in America’s inner most parts of our cities. From "old school" NWA to Bone Thugs ‘n’ Harmony to newer artists such as DMX, the struggle and anger stays very thematic. Controversy has always played a role in rap because of its content. In one of the most famous cases of music censorship, police in Dade County, Florida set up a sting to arrest three retailers selling copies of a record by 2 Live Crew to children under the age o

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Many people believe that freedom can only exist in a somewhat controlled environment. Letting artists express themselves helps us to take something positive from their views and expand our mind and social perspectives.

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free practice thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peacefully to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Constitution simply states that every man, woman and child has the right to freedom of speech. Censoring music, however, may do the most damage. " The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. And what "gangsta rap" has demonstrated is using the right to freedom of speech. When everything in a song is put together and recorded it is very hard to re-record and maintain the same quality of character that the previous recording had. : The Rock Out Censorship homepage with lots of ways to get involved. org/

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