Don Imus and rap music lyrics which is worst?

Question

Reverend Al sharpton came down hard on Don Imus ( what imus did was wrong) but compare that to the lyrics in todays rap music . And suddenly being called a nappy headed ho does not seem that bad compared to the c and b word which is used frequently in modern rap lyrics. or if it is not name calling a lot of rap lyrics glorify violence towards women example listen to the words of Akons hit smack that

Answer 1

We were just talking about this subject this morning. If people really are interested in cleaning up attitudes toward women, there are a lot worse things being said in rap music than what Don Imus said( and what he said was pretty terrible).

Glad you brought it up!

Answer 2

Don Imus said a racist thing. Most people don't know what is racist, because they lack sensitivity to other groups, but he still uttered racist verbage. Second of all, rap music is a voice within a SUBCULTURE of the African American community. It isn't racist music toward their own group, but sexist and mysogonistic. Don't forget that rap music is bought by 80% white teens, and not blacks . This is also dance music all around the world. Hip hop is global it's not just in america. I don't buy the "blame it on hip hop/rap" I blame Imus. Horrible things have been said about black women via white men for centuries. The Rolling Stones sing about "brown sugar." This is a load of bull the media wants america to buy. Racism is real and they don't want you to know they don't want to give anything up to anyone other than their white male friends. White women are not allowed to play at the top of companies either. Read behind the lines.

Answer 3

IF there was ANY interest in improving the status of women and STOPPING the nastiness and violence ...

THEN ...

Rap 'music' (and it definitely is NOT Music in any sense of the word) ... is the FAR WORSE example of Mistreatment of Women and Violence towards women for SURE!

It does NOT excuse what Imus said .. but Al Sharpton and the others ... they are NOT even concerned or taking as much action (or as much of their time) to put up a FIGHT against the HORROR of 'Rap'!


(By the way -- I want to point out here that I am INVOLUNTARILY BIlled for the trash that is "RAP" through those 'music channels' that are part and parcel of the Standard Cable/Satellite Billing. So pointing out that Imus is on the Public Airways is one thing -- so is the HORROR of those "Rap" things. IT IS ONE AND THE SAME -- FIGHT against ALL of the Abuse to Women. This is MY POINT in the whole situation -- Al Sharpton is being a hypocrite when he does NOT Fight against ALL abusive remarks to women in the Public Airways!)

Answer 4

Rap music is so much worse than Don Imus. Not to say that Don Imus's comments aren't bad.

Rap is 100 times worse. Because this type of rap has become so widespread, it encourages young people to use these terms in their daily language not only in songs, but speaking to friends and others.

Rap also keeps black stereotypes in the forefront of so many whites minds who do not have assocations with black friends, neighbors, etc.

I think the Reverend needs to publicly address this issue, because it has been spreading like a cancer and I believe it is making it worse for helping blacks to progress in our society.

The lifestyles of many rappers are so apparent -illegal activity including violence, gang affiliations, drug use, murders, etc, etc. But when has the Reverend said anything about that on nationwide TV? It's time to do something about it.

I saw an award show where James Brown accepted an award. This was his last TV appearance. He said to clean up our act.

If more black artists got together, I believe they could make a difference to fight against these kinds of rappers.

Answer 5

Good rap died 20 years ago... But what Imus did was wrong(and stupid). Doesn't he know he is in a MORNING SHOW where kids can watch before they go to school. Between today's rap music and Imus I'd say Imus

Answer 6

I do think there is a real double standard for rappers and ordinary working class people (not to be to specific). Rappers are glorified for there "art" ; portrayals of women as b*tches and hoes while you hear a white politician or radio host utter such words and the nations in an uproar. What it comes down to is sensitivty issues on both sides, because on an issue like race is almost one side or the other, theres no in betweens, especially in situations like this, and I think thats kind of unfair.

Answer 7

Not to rain on the rap-hatred parade... I'm not exactly a huge fan of it either. However, it's not the racist or sexist aspect of his comment that I find so terrible- it's that it was personally directed at a small group of people AND so blatantly racist and sexist. He was straining to say something offensive about people who really didn't deserve it, and it isn't even funny like it was supposed to be. There's a fine line between intentional maliciousness and humor.

Answer 8

Ban Rap music, period.
Imus was guilty of making a remark that could be considered by some as racist and intentional, true, and he should be punished for that......
But let African Americans call each other nappy headed and the 'N' word all they want to, they are just simply enforcing these 'labels' upon themselves, but other races are 'not allowed' to call them these names.........
hmmmm, sounds predjudiced and racist to me.

Answer 9

I have hated imus for years wouldn't listen to his radio show because i hated him so much but liked the music. Don't listen to rap. hate it. it is guys that can't sing that have to rap. Won't break my heart when they all die of a drug overdose.

Answer 10

(C)rap music, undoubtedly, and I'm using the word music mighty loosely there. Can't hardly call it music when all it is is a bunch of shrieking and cussing over a recorded beat or a sample from a real musician.