| − | Many groups, including Christian groups, widely decry the hip-hop culture, because it demeans women, strongly promotes violence as well as an overly materialistic sense of life. Songs such as ''"Big Pimpin'"'' by Jay-Z promote prostitution while songs like ''"Dre Day"'' describe the performers; Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre performing depraved sexual acts. Songs like ''"Where the hood at?"'' have become anthems for young gangs and often incite listeners into behaving violently. | + | Many groups, including Christian groups, widely decry the sub-genre of [[gangster rap]], because it demeans women, strongly promotes violence as well as an overly materialistic sense of life. Songs such as ''"Big Pimpin'"'' by Jay-Z promote prostitution while songs like ''"Dre Day"'' describe the performers; Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre performing depraved sexual acts. Songs like ''"Where the hood at?"'' have become anthems for young gangs and some conservative believe the songs incite listeners into behaving violently. |