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Criteria for Gangster Rap.
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Media Studies Criteria for Gangster Rap Essay Alex Wiltshire Gangster Rap, a style of music associated with urban street gangs of America, portraying gang culture (violence, drugs, guns, women etc). It is often criticised for glorifying messages of violence, homophobia, misogyny and racism. But rappers defend themselves by saying all they are doing is using music to make people aware of the reality of inner city life. An example of art reflecting life. Rappers are both praised for their incredible lyricism and criticised for the messages they perceive. Gangster Rap is thought originated from the West Coast of America. Ice T, born in L.A is credited as the first gangster rapper, producing his first songs around 1987. During the early 1980's Hip-hop was dominated by the East Coast in places such as New York and Philadelphia, while Ice T gained underground fame in the West and soon had success all over America....
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