I believe people should maintain their freedom of speech to an extent. If their words become threatening, at that point something should be done. When threats are put out on Facebook, several people can perceive the threat seriously even if the threat stands as a joke. When a person deems a threat seriously, the threat can be reported. After the threat was reported, the author of the threat could be taken to court over the matter. In my opinion, rap music remains different from threats unless the threat seems to be stating specific crimes. Also, if there are details pertaining to the crime that only the police department would recognize, this would be deemed a threat. If these specific details come through in rap music, it should be investigated. Other than that, music is art, art should be protected; however, if they remain investigating an artist for empty threat continuously, the case should be ended. I believe this for the reason that they are only investigating few, infamous artists not nationally or even internationally recognized artists such as Eminem or even The …show more content…
After his wife left him, she took their two children with her. He began writing threats on Facebook. One of his gory, disturbing threats were, “There’s one way to love ya, but a thousand ways to kill ya, and I’m not going to rest until your body is a mess, soaked in blood dying from all those little cuts, hurry up and die b*tch.” When he was interrogated about this he alleged he was innocently posting rap lyrics. Adding a few rhyming words does not make threats meaningless. She filed a restraining order against him, though, he continued to post. “Fold up your restraining order and put it in your pocket. Is it thick enough to stop a bullet?” He even threatened to proceed into a kindergarten classroom and shoot. He remains serving 44 months right now for all these threats that have been
A dominant rhetorical strategy presented by the author was his use of formal tone which made his article more official. The author explains his point of view in how banning words in music such as hip-hop and rap would be beneficial using strict arguments. Also, the author detached himself from the article and did not use the first or second point of view. In addition, in paragraph 9 the author wrote “it would” as an alternative of “It’d”, in paragraph 10 “that is” as a replacement for “that’s”, and in paragraph 11 “it is” rather than “it’s”, which concludes that he used full words and did not simplify or use contractions in most of his words. He also spelled out the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People when he wrote
The article “Rap Lyrics on Trial” written by Erik Nielson and Charis E. Kubrin was about Vonte Skinner, a man who was convicted for attempted murder for 30 years based on the evidence of rap lyrics written before the crime. The court case didn’t have sufficient evidence to convict Skinner because the witness changed their stories many times to be considered consistent, but the jury felt convinced Skinner was guilty when they heard Skinner’s lyrics: “In the hood, I am a threat / It’s written on my arm and signed in blood on my Tech” and “I’m in love with you, death”. Neilson and Kubrin argued whether rap lyrics should be presented as a piece of evidence after Skinner’s conviction is overturned. They claimed that when rap lyrics are
“Cyberbullying is a willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices,” stated by the Ophelia Project. Individuals should be prosecuted for statements made on social media. One reason individuals should be prosecuted is because of physical consequences to the victim. Another reason is because of mental effects that cyberbullying can have on the victim. Even though some people believe that free speech allows them to say what they want to but individuals should be prosecuted because the first amendment does have a limit on what you can say.
Music is one of the most powerful and influential language which to many people in
Hip-hop began in the undergrounds in Bronx New York in the early 1970s and has gradually grown to become mainstream music. According to Lori Selke a professional writer for Global post, “hip-hop is the term that refers to more than just a musical genre; it includes culture, dance, art, and even fashion” (Selke). Since it originated in the 1970’s, hip-hop has had profound influence on society, and has grown into the lives of listeners worldwide; hip-hop’s influential power is astonishing. Within the last decade, hip-hop artist like Jay-Z, Nas, and Young Jeezy helped to increase voting in the 2008 presidential campaign by informing a hip hop audience consisting of a majority of African Americans on soon to be 44th President of the United States, by using their voice and lyrics as their tool to encouraging people to stand up for a change by voting. According to Emmett Price in his book Hip Hop Culture (2006), “in the early years prior to the rise of recorded rap music via Sugar Hill Gang’s controversial “Rapper’s Delight” (1979) hip-hop was a growing culture driven by self-determination, a love for life, and a desire to have fun [through entertaining fans and expressing themself].” (Price) Although artists today accomplish the same things, the focus of the lyrics has changed consisting of “extolling violence, drug and alcohol use, and detailing sexual exploits” (Selke). If one were to observe the most popular music from artist in the 80’s until now, they would notice a definitive change in its overall message. If hip-hop continues on its current route it will become a musical genre known solely for its references to sex, drugs, and violence.
In the modern world today crime is at an all time high. Gangs are now
In recent discussion of hip hop culture, a controversial issue has been whether if hip hop makes people believe that money is everything you need to get respect and power. Some argue that you need to build respect and by building respect you become powerful and that will lead you to money. On the other hand, however, others argue that hip hop life helped them a lot by writing the lyrics and saying the things that they can’t do or say. One of this view’s main proponents, “money brings power, ” according to this view, people who have more money will get more power and then they usually use this power to do the most disturbing activities, such as crime. In sum, then, the issue is whether having too much power is good or it’s just a life destroyer.
The Wrap on Rap “Mo money, mo problems.” This phrase, coined by Notorious B.I.G. on his posthumous album Life After Death, not only represents this influential rapper’s personal finances, but it also epitomizes the outcome of the New School rap industry. Like most other subcultures tend to originate, this genre emerged by giving a voice to the voiceless—in this case many of the black citizens of America struggling to make a living on the streets. However, as the many music and fashion trends associated with subcultures, New School included, become increasingly popular on a nationwide scale, so does the desire to be widely attractive to consumers.
John Woodward. Farmington Hills, MI: Thompson Gale, 2005. 53-59. Morrison, Brent. “Violent Rap Lyrics Can Encourage Violent Behavior.”
58% of kids say someone has been mean or hurtful to them online and 53% say they have been mean or hurtful to another person online. This shocking statistic was collected from kids who use social networking sites, one of them being Facebook. Although websites like Facebook allow people to post comments, photos, and even make new friends, they are also a form of communication that sometimes can hurt other people’s feelings. When someone decides to step out of their comfort zone and post something they wouldn’t really say in person, a situation that might have seemed only sarcastic at the time, can quickly escalate to cyberbullying. With all the modern ways to communicate online now, people everywhere, are beginning to bring out a different, mean side of themselves and act differently online than they would in the real world.
Social media can cause some great trouble for some people. Some people can become bullies over the internet, while others are the innocent victims for these emotionless
Facebook is traditionally seen as a website which allows for users to upload their own content. Likewise, although it provides space for advertisers, they are responsible for their own content as well. The problem arises that if Facebook allows certain types of content, it is facilitating certain reactions. This is something that Facebook and other websites must consider as they post adverts. Although Facebook is just a portal through which people can post different content, there has to be some accountability with respect to the fact that they are hosting the content on their servers and making it accessible to
“Posting false information on Facebook could cause a defamation of character claim and those posting false information could be held libel. Be careful about what you post on social media so as not to victimize an innocent person."
First of all, freedom of speech on social media. Social media is strongly developing nowadays. On social media, free speech is everywhere. Noel Diem demonstrates “it is a way for some people to vent their anger without feeling self-conscious, nervous, or upset without resorting to violent actions” (3). Americans feel free to speak out their opinions and feelings at everywhere, even on social media. Everyone can acknowledge that people might
On social media, each individual has the power to be influential and important. There is a freedom of expression on social media that we are allowed to express. A user on Facebook can post anything they want or anything they want for free.... ... middle of paper ... ...