1) Many dancehall and reggae songs from Jamaica and other Caribbean islands contain homophobic lyrics targeting gay men. Artists use derogatory words like "chi chi man" and "batty boy" in their songs. 2) The anti-gay sentiments in reggae music stem from old British laws that criminalized homosexuality and negative biblical passages. 3) Activist groups campaign against homophobia in reggae but government officials do little to help, allowing anti-gay views to persist. Some artists have signed agreements to reduce homophobic lyrics.