What hip hop music got to do with racism?

From day one Rap music had a bad image that was loaded with stereotypes of Black males wearing fat gold chains, using foul lyrics and ready to commit violence. Rap music had gone through many battles ranging from the East-West Coast saga to the commercial vs. underground drama and that it's next big battle will be along the lines of race. Some rap music today stereotype’s whites and blacks, it would seem that the Blacks are seeking revenge for the wrongdoing done to their ancestors. But also white supremacy still exists in rap music by who is controlling the industry.

Dre’s Quote:
"me not out for peace, and me not Rodney King; my gun goes click; me gun goes bang. . . . them never love me 'cause I was born to redem'. . . . the latest spray with my AK and put 'em to rest. . . . you still a slave to them; no matter how much money you get”

The battle between Eminem and The Source, The magazine played an untitled song that features the Detroit rapper using a racial slur and disparaging black women.

Quote:.
“Black girls and white girls just don't mix because black girls are dumb and white girls are good chicks," His response was


^^His response was, "" I made out of anger, stupidity and frustration when I was a teenager. I'd just broken up with my girlfriend, who was African-American, and I reacted like the angry, stupid kid I was."

Who Controls the industry!

Another aspect of racism in the music industry is seen by those who control it. Whites have held the authority over this industry from its beginning, and even though we see Blacks and Latinos emerging successfully in their music, it must be remembered that the White man has the most say about music in the public. According to the Rap coalition website, “most black music, is under the corporate control of whites and purchased mostly by white youths.” Record companies and media distribution system that publicizes rap music and gets it to the buyer's hands are still overwhelmingly owned and controlled by whites. Consider also that the largest audience for rap music today is white


Amazing aint it. Whats your view?

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