2006-09-01 11:18:35 · 11 answers · asked by GT Killa 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I don't find it offensive, but I could imagine it has something to do with all the swear words, drug influences, and women bashing. I just take it all light heartedly, but some don't. I know that all rap isn't like that but, there are a lot that are.
2006-09-01 11:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Glad you asked :-)
If you meant "why do rappers try to offend people", I'd say the answer is that it's kind of fun to listen to music that irritates your parents! We all did it, but eventually grew out of that phase.
Additionally, rappers enjoy being rebellious. They and their fans feel like they are at the bottom of the heap in society. Since most people feel that they deserve better, they react by expressing their anger against something besides themselves. It's always easier to blame someone else for your problems, and that is very appealing to all of us.
If, however, you meant "What is offensive about Rap", there could be several answers.
First, many of the performers have a very angry outlook which they express strongly in their music. Those of us who like music to be *fun* don't enjoy hearing rappers spout their rage. Other rappers have a very boastful attitude. Many seem to glorify the baser side of life, namely violence, lust and material goods. Even they guys who aren't angry or boastful are perceived as imitating the angry ones.
Second, good music contains both melody and rhythm. However, rap has mostly abandoned the melody portion. In doing so, they have thrown out centuries of experience on things like counter-point, harmony, chord progression and other appealing parts of our music tradition.
2006-09-01 18:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by Tom D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make up your mind...
Are you asking about RAP or are you asking about MUSIC.
RAP isn't music... because it lack one of the essential criterion to fit the classic definition.
MUSIC must have Rhythm, Melody and Harmony.
Fire must have Oxygen, heat, and FUEL...
Rap is missing a MELODY.
Therefore... if you want a serious answer... ask a SENSIBLE question.
If the real question is why is RAP offensive, then the obvious answer is "the lyrics"... and the fact that it is NOT music.
2006-09-01 18:23:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think it is offensive. The artists just rap about what they see and experience.
2006-09-01 18:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by bubbles06 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not the music..per se, it's the sometimes lyrics. I myself do not care for most rap.. to each his own
2006-09-01 18:21:35 · answer #5 · answered by neelyohara2004 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because alot of rap music has swear words in it
2006-09-01 18:20:57 · answer #6 · answered by Bobbi N 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've always tried to be careful not to insult rap and call it music
Someone talking or sounding like their tortured.
#$^#$^#
*******
Groaning doesn't follow the beat.
etc.
2006-09-01 18:23:38 · answer #7 · answered by robert p 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It isn't & if someone finds it offensive then they don't have to listen to it.
2006-09-01 18:19:57 · answer #8 · answered by Kara 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cause its Rap
2006-09-01 18:26:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Vulgar language
Bad language
Sexual ephithats
Incites hatred
Need more reasons?
2006-09-01 18:20:53 · answer #10 · answered by 'Barn 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋