I found this interesting because we live in a society where we are always throwing racial slurs around like there is no tomorrow. It obviously isn't a good thing but I believe that it is very common in any society. So are the sheriffs actions a little too over the top or is he actually trying to make a change?
Music is such a great influence, and I can see why the sheriff is upset about bringing these rappers down. However, I do believe that music can also just be music. I personally just listen to the beat and never pay attention to the lyrics. Ludacris and Kendrick Lamar are very popular and it makes sense on why the student body wants them to perform at their school. When Ludacris was here for SpringFest, Beasley was packed!
Anyways I just found this article interesting and wanted to share... Here is the link:
Thank you for sharing Yuri. I think the question here is not if Ludacris or Kendrick Lamar plays in Florida or WSU (because even if they don't, they are still being listened to) but rather why is it OK for a singer (of any genre)to include the words and language they include in their music. If Ludacris sings the "N" word, or uses the B word to refer to women, has it become normalized where people no longer question it? Are we immune to the violence of the words? The objectification? Even if some of us don't listen to the lyrics, do they have an effect on the way we perceive others? ourselves? And I'm not just talking about the "N" word or other racialized words, but a lot of other words used in mainstream music. Its interesting stuff to consider. All of this comes in your class with each and every student you teach.
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