Poll Results: Is Hip-Hop Responsible for Violence?
Al Sharpton and other skeptics argue that there’s a correlation between hip-hop and acts of violence–that rap music often glorifies criminality and engenders feuds, sometimes with bloody consequences. So, should hip-hop be held accountable for violence? Nearly 50% of our voters say “No way, Jose.” Here’s the complete breakdown of poll results: • No, hip-hop is not responsible for violence – (534) – 47% • Hip-hop contributes to violence a bit – (336) – 29% • Hip-hop and violence go hand in hand – (115) – 10% • Hip-hop is just another word for violence – (64) – 5% • Parents are responsible for hip-hop related violence – (47) – 4% • I don’t know – (33) – 2% Total Votes: 1,129 Image Full Clip Comments (20)See All PostsShare
