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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
Whatever you say, somebody is not going to be happy. There will always be controversy in the media and there will always be debates on what is right and wrong morally. If an artist releases a record, and someone finds it offensive, it is that person's choice to buy or not buy the record. Eminem concluded with, "Do I really hate gay people or do I not?" This is just an example of how the media reads into something that might not be there. Somehow these people don't seem to realize that the videos played on MTV are the clean version of the songs. They can be good or bad but they are still choices. Consumers, listeners, and supporters are choosing to listen to the artist's work. The RIAA determines what albums should have the stickers placed on them. So how do these records get into kids' hands? Many parents actually buy their children these records. The media should focus their controversy and efforts towards something that has more of an effect than some people saying some "bad words". Another issue that is brought up is choices.
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