CMS 298: Gangsta Rap
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This document summarizes and analyzes how gangsta rap reinforces racist stereotypes about African Americans. It discusses how the genre portrays African Americans as inherently violent, hypersexual, and materialistic. These are common racist tropes that have been used historically to justify oppression of Black communities. The document asserts that while gangsta rap allows exploration of Black culture and societal issues, it also perpetuates misrepresentations that have real negative consequences by confirming false beliefs in the minds of some.
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It’s Giddings’s belief that Jay-Z’s work and particularly his lyrics can aid in illustrating African Cultural characteristics. These characteristics are innate to African Americans since, throughout most of U.S history, African Americans were not allowed to integrate into European American culture through practices such as slavery and segregation. Since Jay-Z is arguably one of the most accomplished hip-hop emcees’, his musical works are known world-wide, providing a framework for examining and understanding the value and contribution of hip-hop towards African American cultural core values.
Although Africa is vast and diverse with over 2000 languages, there exists a cultural unity among Africans as a result of some widely share traditions. These traditions include the adoration of ancestors, elders, and motherhood, the inseparability of spirituality and secular realms, matrilineal family organization, bride-wealth practices, and or record keeping. African American artists are compelled by core impulses to innovate Africanism culture across generations. Such impulses are articulated through imperatives as well as questions as the hip-hop culture evolves. Lastly, black culture is a derivative of African culture and according to historian James Sidbury, the idea of Africa is a creation of the socio-historic power of solemn African descendants in varied areas of the vast African migration.
Of the 4 Africanisms argued to exist in Jay-Z's work his notion of spirituality, religiosity and ethics are the most convincing that African Americans culture encompass African original culture. This is supported by Giddings when he claims that Jay-Z’s hip-hop practices such as the use of free-style ciphers. It is evident that in African culture, songs and dances were used during traditional ceremonies used to contact spirits and ancestors. Similarly, beyond the lyrics of Jay-Z’s tracks, the full depth of spirituality is experienced in his ciphers and live performances. Jay-Z mirrors the spiritual orientation manifest by Africa’s cultural perspective in ...
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-What is at least one of Giddings' stated reasons for writing this essay?
-What is at least 2 arguments Giddings makes and how does he support (or not support) same?
-Of the 4 Africanisms (oral, spiritual, communal, & matrifocal) argued to exist in Jay-Z's work, which one is the most convincing to you that African Americans have an African cultural heritage; and how does Giddings support the claim?
-Have you ever witnessed these Africanisms, or cultural values, in action within a Black community; how so?
-After considering Jay-Z’s oeuvre, and that of other emcees, do you view Hip-hop as a strength or a challenge in African American communities; how so?
-What are you left wondering about; what questions remain unanswered in your mind? (required!)
It’s Giddings’s belief that Jay-Z’s work and particularly his lyrics can aid in illustrating African Cultural characteristics. These characteristics are innate to African Americans since, throughout most of U.S history, African Americans were not allowed to integrate into European American culture through practices such as slavery and segregation. Since Jay-Z is arguably one of the most accomplished hip-hop emcees’, his musical works are known world-wide, providing a framework for examining and understanding the value and contribution of hip-hop towards African American cultural core values.
Although Africa is vast and diverse with over 2000 languages, there exists a cultural unity among Africans as a result of some widely share traditions. These traditions include the adoration of ancestors, elders, and motherhood, the inseparability of spirituality and secular realms, matrilineal family organization, bride-wealth practices, and or record keeping. African American artists are compelled by core impulses to innovate Africanism culture across generations. Such impulses are articulated through imperatives as well as questions as the hip-hop culture evolves. Lastly, black culture is a derivative of African culture and according to historian James Sidbury, the idea of Africa is a creation of the socio-historic power of solemn African descendants in varied areas of the vast African migration.
Of the 4 Africanisms argued to exist in Jay-Z's work his notion of spirituality, religiosity and ethics are the most convincing that African Americans culture encompass African original culture. This is supported by Giddings when he claims that Jay-Z’s hip-hop practices such as the use of free-style ciphers. It is evident that in African culture, songs and dances were used during traditional ceremonies used to contact spirits and ancestors. Similarly, beyond the lyrics of Jay-Z’s tracks, the full depth of spirituality is experienced in his ciphers and live performances. Jay-Z mirrors the spiritual orientation manifest by Africa’s cultural perspective in .
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King of Da North
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The document discusses representation of ethnicity in media. It states that ethnicity, like gender, consists of both biological and culturally defined characteristics. Media representation of ethnic groups can rely on rigid stereotypes similar to gender stereotypes. However, stereotyping of race is seen as more harmful than gender stereotypes because media may provide children's only experience of certain ethnic groups. The document also notes that most research has focused on representation of black people and that representation of other groups like Asian and Latino people is also important given their population sizes. It discusses how representation of ethnic groups has both improved and still includes negative stereotypes at times.
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This document discusses issues regarding representations of African American women in film and music. It provides a history of stereotypical roles black women have often been limited to in films, such as maids or comic relief. In music, black female artists have challenged their hypersexualization and fought for recognition in a male-dominated industry. While progress has been made with more black actresses and musicians achieving success, stereotypes persist in both media. The document argues more research and education are needed to address ongoing problems with representation and provide positive role models for black women.
MMP Two
This document discusses the representation of African American women in film and music. It explores common stereotypes they face such as the "mammy" or comedic roles. While some progress has been made with a few Black actresses and musicians winning awards, stereotypical portrayals remain common. Black feminist scholars are bringing these issues to light and advocating for more diverse, nuanced roles that are not overly sexualized. As social media empowers self-expression, the representation of Black women in media may continue to improve.
MMP Two
This document discusses representations of African American women in film and music. It explores common stereotypes they face such as the "mammy" or comedic roles. While some progress has been made with a few Black actresses and musicians winning awards, stereotypical portrayals remain common. Black feminist scholars are bringing these issues to light and advocating for more diverse, nuanced roles that are not overly sexualized. As social media empowers self-expression, the next generation may see improved portrayals and opportunities for Black women in these industries.
Capston pres
Racism is defined as the belief that inherent differences among human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior. It has influenced wars, slavery, and legal codes throughout human history. Notorious examples include the enslavement of Africans in the New World and the racist belief that Black Africans were less human than white Europeans. Quotes on racism emphasize the importance of unconditional love and equality regardless of race or color. The timeline discusses various wars, immigration patterns, and civil rights events. Multiracial individuals now make up a growing portion of the US population.
Capston pres
Racism is defined as the belief that inherent differences among human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior. It has influenced wars, slavery, and legal codes throughout human history. Notorious examples include the enslavement of Africans in the New World and the racist belief that Black Africans were less human than white Europeans. Quotes on racism come from leaders like MLK Jr. who said unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.
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- 1. Gangsta Rap Chapter 7 Novea Lindsay
- 2. Hip-Hop Music… “…Is and will be a major force in popular culture”(p. 236) Conveys: ◦ Social Imagery ◦ Sartorial Expression ◦ Personal Style ◦ Location Demographics Socio-economic Status
- 3. Hip-Hop Music Contains a multitude of sub-genres Contains social and political commentary Race Nationalsim Economic Class Deeply connected to the African American community
- 4. Gangsta is About African Americans Recording artists are predominantly African American Primarily connected to African Americans Songs, musics videos, collaborations, public appearances, racial epitheths are primarily African American Gangsta rap “is anything but real” (240). Music genre represents itself as being representative of African American culture.
- 5. Violence “An enduring mainstay of racist ideoloy is the belief that African Americans are prone to violence…” (p. 241).
- 6. Violence Gangsta rap voices the notion that African Americans are violent beings. Reinforces racist view that African Americans are inherently violent The imitation of behavior presented in rap songs and music videos furthers the stereotype of the violent African American References to firearms and aggressive behavior suggest a preoccupation with violent behavior. Perpetuates racist stereotypes about African Americans ◦ Encourages some to believe such falsehoods
- 7. Hypersexuality “The false claim that African American are preoccupied with sex to a degree unknown in other cultures has serves racist purposed for hundred of years”(p. 241)
- 8. Hypersexuality Gangsta Rap identifies males as its main subject: Disrespects women Objectifies women Views females as objects useful only for satisfying male sexual desires Male Gaze Music videos adopt a male perspective through which vaules are assigned to males and females. Men = Important, desirable, center of attention Women = sexual objects
- 9. Hypersexuality Song Content ◦ Negative representations of females bitch” and “ho” ◦ Creates “a general climate of disrespect for women” ( p. 243) Such negative depictions facilitate the perpetuation of stereotypes and racism towards African Americans For instance: if they cannot respect “their” women, why should they be expected to be respected by anyone else. Confirms the racist belief through song lyrics and music videos that African Americans are obsessed with sex.
- 10. Materialism “We think it shameful and morally questionable to be constantly obsessed with material things. Racist ideology moves in on that repressed feeling to assert that African Americans are preoccupied with material things” (p. 243)
- 11. Materialism Assumptions: African Americans are more likely to steal African Americans are more likely to obtain goods for the sake of showing them off. “Eager to spend money for show rather than substance” (p. 243). Assumptions enable people to repress those they deem immoral.
- 12. Materialism Materialistic tendencies are conveyed through excess depicted in music videos. Jewelry Gold Chains Precious Jewels „Grillz‟ Song Content: Expensive Vehicles Mansions Lavish Parties Income Large amount of material references that permeate gangsta rap enables racist beliefs as such references reinforce the notion that African Americans possess a deep preoccupation with material goods.
- 13. Conclusion Gangsta rap serves as an avenue of expression through which various racial groups can unite and examine African American culture and its relationship in American society on both a superficial and critical level. Such music addresses assumptions rooted deep within the foundation of America and perpetuates stereotypes misrepresentative of a body of people. Yet, this genre of music allows individuals an opportunity to explore the circumstances responsible for the creation of such stereotypes and the repercussions of perpetuating such false misrepresentations.