I've been pondering on the impact of rap lyrics on society and wanted to know your thoughts on this matter. Rap, as a genre, has been praised for its rawness and honesty, but at the same time, it has been criticized for promoting violence, misogyny, and materialism.
Rappers like J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar have been applauded for their conscious lyrics, tackling themes like racial injustice, poverty, and mental health. On the other hand, there's criticism of artists like Tekashi 6ix9ine and Lil Pump, whose lyrics are often deemed as promoting negative stereotypes.
The question is - do these lyrics merely reflect society's realities or do they influence listeners in a negative way? How much responsibility should artists bear for the societal impact of their lyrics?
