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==Criticism==

==Criticism==

Some hip hop music have been criticized due to the [[pornographic|explicit]] nature of the lyrical content. From a contextual analysis, these lyrics can be seen as an expression of the poor living conditions and the negative culture that rises from such conditions.  These raps have Christian groups widely decry the sub-genre of [[gangsta rap]], because this emotional expression often demeans women and strongly promotes [[pornography]], [[drug abuse]], [[crime]] and [[violence]] as well as an overly [[materialism|materialistic]] sense of life as a result. Songs such as "Big Pimpin'" by Jay-Z promote prostitution while songs like "**** Wit Dre Day" describe the performers [[Snoop Dogg]] and Dr. Dre performing sexual acts. Songs like "Where the Hood At?" have become anthems for young [[gang]]s and some conservatives believe the songs incite listeners into behaving violently.

Some hip hop music created since the late-1980s have been criticized due to the [[pornography|explicit]] nature, vulgarity and foul language of the lyrical content. From a contextual analysis, these lyrics can be seen as an expression of the poor living conditions and the negative culture that rises from such conditions.  These raps have Christian groups widely decrying the sub-genre of [[gangsta rap]], because this emotional expression often demeans and disrespects women and strongly promotes [[pornography]], [[drug abuse]], [[crime]], [[violence]] and gang warfare as well as an overly [[materialism|materialistic]] sense of life as a result. Songs such as "Big Pimpin'" by Jay-Z promote prostitution while songs like "**** Wit Dre Day" describe the performers [[Snoop Dogg]] and Dr. Dre performing sexual acts. Songs like "Where the Hood At?" have become anthems for young [[gang]]s and some conservatives believe the songs incite listeners into behaving violently. Also notably, the titles of many gangsta rap albums and songs are frequently misspelled by the performers (such as the albums ''Word of Mouf'' by Ludacris and ''Dare Iz a Darkside'' by Redman, and the songs "Buy U a Drank" by T-Pain and "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" by Dr. Dre and [[Snoop Dogg]]), giving the appearance of the rappers being illiterate and under-educated.

However, not all hip-hop promotes the street culture.  Some positive hip-hop artists, especially those who are under the genre of Christian rap, still stick to traditional moral values in their music.

However, not all hip-hop promotes the street culture.  Some positive hip-hop artists, especially those who are under the genre of Christian rap, still stick to traditional moral values in their music.