Rap Music

Rap and Rock n’roll artist such as Ice T, N.W.A, Marilyn Mason, Korn and most recently Eminem have been criticize for their violent lyrics. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) revised policy statement in 1996 state that although there were no studies documenting a cause-and-effect relationship between sexually explicit or violent lyrics and adverse behavioral effects, there is ample evidence given the content to be concerned about desensitization to violence, promotion of sex-role stereotyping, and acceptance of risk-taking behaviors (Villani 1). While many arguments have been made that these lyrics have no effect on listeners, the studies done have been conclusive; Music does influence teens to act out in a violent way just like their favorite artist says to do.

Lately rap has come under much criticism from every known activist on the planet. However, rap is not the only genre of music that has come under criticism. Lyrical content has been the cry of many parents. In particular parents contended that rap music have damaging affects on the teens that watch and listen to their favorite artist. Many records that have explicit lyrics are not suitable for the entertain

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Rock n’ roll just like rap music has come under criticism for its suggestive language. Until artists realize that words are powerful, there will always be arguments over lyrical content. The reckless behavior included driving intoxicated, driving at speeds greater than 80mph, drug use, sexual promiscuity, shoplifting, and vandalism. “Record Industry Misunderstands PMRC” Billboard Magazine Vol. Susan Baker, wife of Secretary of State James Baker, and Tipper Gore, wife Tennessee Senator Al Gore, founded the PMRC. “Congress Can Regulate Lyrics, ’87 Study Says’. The media and most parents blamed rock n’ roll for what happen in those high schools. Children under the age of eighteen cannot purchase music with advisory stickers. A recent survey showed that 248 students in the 10th and 12th grade in a southern metropolitan area about their musical preferences and reckless behaviors.

Music brings together people of all ages, and race. Journal of the American Academy of Children and Adolescent Psychiatry.

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