Chapter 9 : We Are Not Role Models
In
chapter 9 of Hip Hop Wars by Tricia Rose the author speaks on how Hip Hop rap
artist are not role models or at least they claim they are not role models.
Rappers use lines such as “we’re not role models”, “parents are responsible for
their own kids” and “just turn it off” a lot. Most of the time when a rapper is
confronted he brings up on of these 3 clichés to justify themselves and deflect
negative attention that comes from their negative music. Rappers say that they
are not role models of the young but they are flashing their lives around so
that others may see and mimic them. They say parents are the responsible but
how much impact can a parent have when their children and already filled with
the negativity most rappers and passing on as the truth. The “Don’t like what
you see, then just turn it off” line is a major contradiction because record
labels spend millions on marketing so that everyone could know about a
particular artist. So rappers are not only everywhere but in all the minds of
the youth with their catchy negative tunes and their image is like a goal to
the youth. How can rappers say they are not role models when a rapper is
supposed to be the voice of all struggling unable to voice their opinions and
thoughts but rappers want the benefits that come with being a role model
without the responsibility.
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