Reality Rap And Rap Censorship

By Farah Fan


A few people thought that reality rap has done a lot to our world; as a result our society has improved. Laws are stated for music censorship. A few also think that rap censorship is actually wrong; there are cases, songs, as well as interview to prove them. Many people think that rap music encourages violence and that it's bad to the people. While a lot of focus is put on the detrimental effects of some rap music, there's little acknowledgment of rap's positive cultural contribution and social activism.

Reality rap shouldn't be censored because everybody has the right to their freedom of speech, which is in Section 2 of Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Rappers express thoughts and the world is after them. According to them, it's freedom of choice, and that's exactly what America is supposed to be about. It seems that priorities are just in the wrong order. For these people, censoring rap is unlawful. Rap artists have every legal right to communicate themselves in in whatever way they like to. Rap music has been good to the society. Rap music has informed people about black culture. Individuals always discover what is the bad aspect of rap through the mass media. They never learn what good it does.

Rap is actually the top selling type of music today. Rap has brought individuals a brand new sense of pride and a brand new form of self expression. Rap has brought black kids and white kids closer together. As a result of rap, white kids are gaining a better understanding and a new respect for black culture. Rap has done nothing but bring men and women together. It's people who do not understand the music or the culture which are creating problems. Musicians, recording companies and fans are all concerned with the issue of music censorship. These people are pitted against the government officials and community organizations who are seeking to eliminate what's considered to be obscenity in popular music. Issues arise in seeking an adequate meaning of obscenity as it pertains to art.

The Supreme Court definition for obscenity in art was reached in the 1973 case entitled Miller versus California. In that particular case, it was decided that obscenity is a community matter and that it should be determined on the basis of local, as opposed to federal, standards. Also, the Supreme Court made a decision that, in order for a product to be obscene, it should be patently offensive and it also must attract prurient interests and lack serious artistic value. Controversies surface in searching for a specific description for what makes up artistic value.

Although reality rap is gaining bad reputation because of the rappers' lifestyle, there are rappers who don't use profanity and violence in their own lyrics, such as Will Smith. Good rap doesn't have to be vulgar. People see how much of a good role model Will Smith is with his good lyrics. If someone chooses to make damaging music, you have a choice to listen to it, or not. You likewise have a choice between mimicking the lyrics, or otherwise. All you do is under your discernment.




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