I do not agree with Chang that hip-hop has come to be the
way an entire generation sees their world. An "entire generation"
accounts for a lot of people. Yes, some people may see their lives in this
manner but that doesn't include everyone. I can personally say that hip hop
does not affect the decisions a adult makes. I have listened to hip hop my
whole life and I have never felt influenced to live the lifestyle that some of
these rappers might rap about. Some rappers are rapping about things such as
selling drugs, gang affiliations, and being in jail but what people don't realize
is that this is a way for these rappers to tell their story. The story of their come up
and the struggle trying to make it big. It’s an ugly truth but truth none the
less. Some of the choices these rappers made were out of desperation, because
they felt like they had no other choices. Being poor and not always
academically talented or a star athlete they turn to what they know best. Most
of the people listening to these songs and really enjoying it are the ones who
can relate to their story and who feel their pain. They are also trying to live
well. I do have to agree with Chang that this style of rap is more mainstream
but that is only because these people look up to
these hip hop stars as inspiration. Many of these hip hop stars prove through their success that one
can make it out of poverty and live better.
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