The main point of the article “Rap Takes a Bum Rap” is to convey the positive message of rap songs in this society. As Herschend mentioned‚ this music has been the blame for almost every problem that’s been happening around us throughout the years. However‚ like any other form of entertainment‚ this is an art of expressing of oneself. Guru‚ a rapper‚ says “Rap is musical‚ cultural‚ expression based on reality.” For people who creates this type of music‚ it’s something they draw from within and their
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In the late 1970’s a new‚ popular form of urban youth culture emerged in the Bronx‚ New York that changed the face of popular music and American culture. Throughout its development‚ hip-hop has become a vastly commercialized component of popular American culture; however‚ it took the efforts of many pioneers and innovators to shape modern hip-hop culture and music. By exploring hip-hop’s origins‚ one can better understand its evolution and its influence on different social groups throughout the United
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“If freedom of speech is taken away‚ then dumb and silent we may be led‚ like sheep to the slaughter”-while many of us would not argue the right to freedom of speech we may start to question just how boundless freedom should really be. Throughout history‚ it has often been proven that words have the ability to translate into violent and often fatal actions‚ yet we continue to accept these actions in the name of free speech. Lawmakers continue to debate over the boundaries regarding freedom of speech
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children surrounded by the street gangs‚ decided to create a Hip Hop movement that included rap music‚ breakdance‚ “djaying‚” and graffiti in order to make an alternative to the violence of the street gangs. Later in the years though‚ the art of rap started to stray away from the original road became a more materialistic community. However‚ rap music in America has the power to bring masses of people together. Rap music is used as a medium to address social conflicts
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We are surrounded by music everyday. No matter where we go‚ whether in the grocery‚ the mall or even school‚ there is music constantly playing. Music is an important and extremely useful tool which in a way that we can learn and to deny its power is a waste of a truly wonderful resource. Music is a human activity which involves structured‚ audible‚ sounds and also used for artistic‚ entertainment or ceremonial purpose. Music is a driving force in society‚ it has been present since the dawn of man
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term "Freedom of Speech" mean? Give examples of both allowed speech and prohibited speech. Freedom of speech is the right to say what you want when you want. Some countries don’t have this right. In the United states‚ there are limitations‚ such as Libel‚ Slander‚ Obscenity‚ Sedition (speaking against the government)‚Criminal conduct such as bribery‚ perjury‚ or incitement to riot. Freedom of speech includes Art‚ Music‚ Clothing‚ Internet Communication‚ and Unspoken Speech‚ Etc. Freedom of speech
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contain a form of profane language? It’s because of the negative effects of the “hardcore” or “gangsta” rap music that they bang through their ears at some point in time everyday. From Tupac Shakur’s “Makaveli” album to Chief Keef’s “Finally Rich” album‚ the teenaged/ young adult mind is filled with drug use‚ violence‚ physical and verbal abuse‚ and in some cases suicide. This form of negative music is doing major damage to the young people of today affecting daily decisions and the willpower to do
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speak in any manner appearing satisfactory to needs and wants due to our possession of the freedom of speech. Although this statement may portray itself as accurate and truthful; in fact‚ the entire idea feeds from common misconceptions. A vast measure of Americans hold dearly to a distant from reality view on the rights and freedoms delivered to new generations as an invaluable heirloom. The uninhibited freedom to speak falls prey to limitations bound by diction chosen to define its mechanics encompassing
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Amendment of the United States Constitution‚ the Freedom of Speech is included which was created on December 15‚ 1791‚ as one of the ten amendments that constitute the Bill of Rights. The First Amendment also protects free exercise of religion‚ freedom of the press‚ the right to peacefully assemble‚ and the right to petition without fear of punishment. Being in the First Amendment signifies how vital the forefathers of America felt Freedom of Speech and the other rights were to make it the first of
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ARTICLE 10 – FREEDOM OF SPEECH‚ ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATION ♠ Under Article 10 of the Federal Constitution ‚ 3 rights are given ie o Freedom of speech & expression o Freedom of assembly o Freedom of association Freedom of speech & expression ♠ Freedom of speech is not absolute because of the need to balance the needs/ interests of the society/ community as a whole. Case of PP v Ooi Kee Saik (1971) per Raja Azlan Shah J‚ “ There cannot
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