Gangsta Rap

Gangsta Rap Gangsta rap is a form of expression which uses words with rhythmic beats to make one point or another. What separates gangsta rap from regular rap is that gangsta rap talks about gang life and rap usually doesn't. Lyrics in gangsta rap that cause the most controversy are the ones that talk about killing people or ones that portray woman as just objects. People like Delores Tucker and William Bennett are currently trying …showed first 75 words of 756 total…

…showed last 75 words of 756 total…about the main problems rather that being quick to blame problems on the small issues. Gangsta rap is not what should be focused on, but rather the main problems behind gangsta rap. Maybe by actually understanding and listening to the problems that cause some rappers to become so enraged, they might find solutions to today's problems. ______________________________________________________________________________ WORKS CITED 1. "Gangsta Rap" (handout) Emerge Magazine 1995 2. "Gangs in Los Angeles" Tom Brokaw, 1991 3. "Power Rangers", Katie Courie. Today Show 1996