The Association of Hip Hop and Black Teens

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This paper discusses the hip hop culture and black teenagers, saying that there is no clear-cut point of view on hip hop or rap culture. Hip hop clearly intends to bring about strong feelings in the listener, yet it is not completely about anger, hatred, or discontentment. The paper continues that there are no problems associated with this complex form of musical expression, but that research today sheds light on a great deal.

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"Any person who is even the slightest bit aware of popular culture has heard of "hip hop." He or she might associate it strictly with inner city African American youth, or with violence, or with hatred and misogyny. The truth is that hip hop involves all of these aspects. However, it is of far greater influence than any one of these things. So then, what is hip hop? How is it associated with African American teens? How does it affect their relationships and their behavior, in general? How is it part of today's culture? And, finally, does this culture have any effect on the political climate? The research today sheds light on a great deal; however, much probably remains to be explored. Michael Dyson writes that: The controversies surrounding hip-hop bring us full circle in grappling with how race, language and identity are joined."

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