February 25th, 2007
Is Hip-Hop and Rap Art or Poison?
Campaigns against gangsta rap are appearing again in the News Media. National media organizations such as CNN and Fox News, as well as local groups, are discussing the issues how rap can be demeaning to gays, women and black people in general. Last week CNN, as part of Black History Month, explored the question “Hip-Hop: Art or Poison?” on Paula Zahn Now.  The Rap Industry is taking a beating and has become increasingly harder to enjoy with repeated talk of gun play, “bitches and ho’s,” and drug and alcohol use — at least in the Top 40 format. So what do you think…? Is Hip-Hop and Rap Art or Poison?