RAP and its originRAP and its origin

Rap is rhythmic recitation of speech over a Rap is rhythmic recitation of speech over a steady beat.steady beat. Rapping can be traced back to its African Rapping can be traced back to its African roots during the time of Slavery. This form roots during the time of Slavery. This form of music was an outlet originally for the of music was an outlet originally for the pain and suffering experienced by slaves.pain and suffering experienced by slaves. Although rap music has been around for Although rap music has been around for centuries, it made a comeback in 1975 in centuries, it made a comeback in 1975 in New York. New York. DJ Kool Herc was given the credit to bring DJ Kool Herc was given the credit to bring back HIP HOP Culture in 1970s.back HIP HOP Culture in 1970s.

Impact of Rap MusicImpact of Rap Music NegativeNegative

PositivePositive

Negative Negative ImpactsImpacts Changing attitudes Changing attitudes and behavior of and behavior of teens.teens. Losing of own Losing of own Identity.Identity. Explicit sexual Explicit sexual lyrics.lyrics. Involvement of Involvement of Drugs and Alcohol.Drugs and Alcohol. Degrading Degrading Language .Language . Disrespecting of Disrespecting of woman.woman.

Positive ImpactPositive Impact Political Awareness.Political Awareness. Racial Discrimination.Racial Discrimination. Social Issues.Social Issues. Motivation.Motivation.

RAP as a l i festyleRAP as a l i festyle Acts as a medium of self expression.Acts as a medium of self expression. Fashion.Fashion. Creativity.Creativity.

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