Rap music originated in Africa and was brought to the US by slaves. It has roots in rhythmic speech recitation over steady beats. In the 1970s, DJ Kool Herc brought hip hop culture back to New York by playing rap music. While some argue rap has negative impacts like promoting drugs, alcohol, and degrading language, others believe it raises awareness of social issues and discrimination. Rap also acts as self-expression and influences fashion and creativity.

2. RAP and its origin
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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.

3. Impact of Rap Music
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Negative
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Positive

4. Negative
Impacts
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.
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5. Political Awareness.
Political Awareness.
Racial Discrimination.
Racial Discrimination.
Social Issues.
Social Issues.
Motivation.
Motivation.
Positive Impact
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6. Acts as a medium of self expression.
Acts as a medium of self expression.
Fashion.
Fashion.
Creativity.
Creativity.
RAP as a lifestyle
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