While listening to gangsta rap I feel a range of emotions, it appeals to me. It is worth noting that I am African American, therefore I know based on experience(ethos) that gangsta rap doesn 't represent me. Music is a form of entertainment, and I viewed gangsta rap as just that. I 've never believe it was representative of me or my culture. Yes, as stated in the essay most of the major stars that happened to be a part of the gangsta rap scene are African American. However, I am not violent, materialistic, nor does "gangsta" speak for me or African Americans as a whole. If anyone believes otherwise, like Brummett brilliantly said it 's a form of racism. People do indeed think that it 's ok to stereotype, disrespect or generalize African Americans based on rap music. Yes, that 's including those who may be non-black and listen to rap themselves. No, my assumption about gangsta rap have not changed the essay only supported how I felt originally, and let 's me know that I am not alone in my "assumption." The chapter in general was refreshing and restore my faith in
While listening to gangsta rap I feel a range of emotions, it appeals to me. It is worth noting that I am African American, therefore I know based on experience(ethos) that gangsta rap doesn 't represent me. Music is a form of entertainment, and I viewed gangsta rap as just that. I 've never believe it was representative of me or my culture. Yes, as stated in the essay most of the major stars that happened to be a part of the gangsta rap scene are African American. However, I am not violent, materialistic, nor does "gangsta" speak for me or African Americans as a whole. If anyone believes otherwise, like Brummett brilliantly said it 's a form of racism. People do indeed think that it 's ok to stereotype, disrespect or generalize African Americans based on rap music. Yes, that 's including those who may be non-black and listen to rap themselves. No, my assumption about gangsta rap have not changed the essay only supported how I felt originally, and let 's me know that I am not alone in my "assumption." The chapter in general was refreshing and restore my faith in