The music industry and the media have dramatically influenced the way that rap and hip hop music is viewed today in comparison to when it first emerged as a form of music. As an originating form hip hop was viewed as a music representing certain values and principals, but the industry and the media have deemphasized the importance of the origins of this music, and instead concentrate on music that takes little notice of the …
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…in society, but also make clear through the music that is isn't something that is encouraged. If artists and its consumers take and stand, only then will the music industry take a stronger role in helping people recognize such things and promote it as well. Hip Hop is passion, emotion and the struggle for change. Artists, consumers and records companies must not lose sight of the effect this art form can have on our generation.