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joethiesmanfan · 11-29-2007, 06:18 PM

Bronx 1970's. Hip Hop's stated purpose from day one was to give gang members a medium for artistic expression, an alternative to violence (breakdancing, grafiti etc.) Hence the thug influence on hip hop.

Making a gangster rap record does not make you a criminal.

11-29-2007, 06:18 PM	#87
joethiesmanfan The Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,163	Re: Jason Whitlock column on Taylor Bronx 1970's. Hip Hop's stated purpose from day one was to give gang members a medium for artistic expression, an alternative to violence (breakdancing, grafiti etc.) Hence the thug influence on hip hop. Making a gangster rap record does not make you a criminal.