And the award for the most unoriginal joke of the day goes to …. critter592 for his hilarious regurgitation of the rap without a “c” joke.

Rap music has its place in culture just as much as any other genre. Some of the lyrics may be uncomfortable but so are some punk and some rock music lyrics. Are we going to have a go at those too?

I’ll take rap music over X-factor style pop any day.

Exactly. As for what age group is rap for, maybe it’s less about what age, and more about culture/life experiences. There are literally thousands of rap artists out there, each with a different message, and approach. I suspect that even with such a breadth of subject coverage, many here still would not find an artist they could relate to.

However, I have listened to quite a lot of rap/hip-hop. I didn’t turn into a ‘hoodie’ or looter, or rioter. So i’m not sure why music is even relevant. As has been said, there is all types of music with all types of messages. It’s unfortunate that some people are so easily influenced by things that shouldn’t be taken literally.

Great little set. I have a 20D too, capable camera!

All you’re doing in your replies is proving that you’re not the intended audience for rap music – and showing your age! :p

Rap music offers a broad spectrum of agendas through lyrics. Not fair to pick the words of a dead American rapper from two decades ago.

(I’m going to argue against myself now though, as an avid listener of british hip-hop there is alot of negativity towards police. it depresses me. Why aren’t these people taught to respect the Police by their parents?)

Very interesting development! Thank you. I’ll look into it more tomorrow.

Won’t that give them grounds to take me to court?

Imo that was very well held!

😮 I’d say so! I literally said WOW! First time i’ve seen this. I can’t imagine what he was expecting, but i’d bet it was much worse.

Well what have you done about it?