Wednesday 2 October 2013

Representation homework

I agree with all of these statements that are about hip hop music videos. In one of the statements it mentions that if they want to be a real man they have to be strong and tough, have lots of women and money. A lot of hip hop music videos have that feel to them as it is mainly just men with a lot of women, money and expensive items. For example in 50 cents video he spends his whole time either rapping in an expensive coat or leaning against a sports car. He is also rapping with a lot of women that seem to be controlled by him. In jayz's video theres a part were he is just throwing money in the air to other people as if he as millions to spare. At least one part of each video had the main rapper with his top of, showing that he is strong and tough. In jayz's video there is constant shots of this massive boat and in t-pains there is constant shots of these expensive clothes and cars.

Both of these hip hop videos give people the wrong idea in whats right and wrong. For example if someone made a lot of money and was interested in hip hop he would probably think that he is the best and everyone who has less than him should look up to him like he is the best, due to the amount of money he earns. This is one of the many points that hip hop music videos put across to other people watching. It gives people the wrong view on how to treat people and act when you are fortunate enough to have so much money. Another point is if a man has something wrong with him (either something medical or was just born with it) will never be able to get a girlfriend as he has to be very strong and well built, as hip hop videos show.                                         

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