Hip hop music and rap have created a stereotype that distinguishes people by race and builds stereotypes that can ruin mental health and cause social issues like intolerance. HipHopDX (2020) has stated that historically black people were more professional in creating rap masterpieces, but these days, this type of music is under discrimination, and the general culture of black people becomes intimidating and unattractive. Black women are making massive talk about ensuring a society that they should not be judged for their art and that social justice should stay fair (Craig and Kynard, 2017). Moreover, similar messages might influence urban violence and decrease the level of crimes. Nevertheless, the problem remains massive, and the definition of misogyny, which means dislike of women, continues spreading in societies (HipHopDX, 2020). The situation is unacceptable, but many races have started forgetting It and making it normalized.
However, even though the changes in the attitude toward hip-hop women are not significant, more role models started making the issue popular. For instance, Beyoncé is one of the most famous artists in the world who have stated her opinion regarding misogyny related to artists and other black women. She has said that females of every race should have the same rights in diverse creative spheres (HipHopDX, 2018). If black people do not want to choose rap as their career path, societies should accept the change and ruin the stereotype. A similar message from popular artists changed the relationship with women who consider being rappers and express their thought through this type of music. Moreover, females not related to this art can become more self-confident in their daily routines.
I believe that the commercialization of hip hop is one of the most positive movements that make many aspects of life normalized and decrease discrimination allowing more people to express themselves by creating masterpieces. The level of sexualization can fall, and the quality between males and females of different races can be achieved. This factor influences African Americans’ values the most as they have always been striving to become freer in their actions.
References
Craig, T., & Kynard, C. (2017). Sista girl rock: Women of colour and hip-hop deejaying as raced/gendered knowledge and language.Changing English, 24(2), 143-158.
HipHoDX (2020). Janelle Monae Rails against misogyny in hip-hop [Video file].
HipHoDX (2018). MC the M is for misogyny: Does hip hop hate women? | The breakdown[Video file].