What Are the Benefits of Rap Music to Teenagers?
Rap music has benefits for teenagers. microphone image by Richard J Thompson from Fotolia.com Rap music has been popular since the 1970s, and successful rap artists and scenes flourish in many countries of the world. At times, the violent or otherwise distasteful lyrics of some rap songs have led parents and authorities to believe that rap is bad for teenagers. However, there are also many benefits associated with rap. Language “Rap” is an acronym for “rhythmically accentuated poetry,” according to Abbreviations.com, and the words and language structure of rap tracks are often highly poetic. They use techniques such as simile and metaphor, rhyming, onomatopoeia, puns and other forms of wordplay. Listening to such rap songs can help teenagers understand language, its use and the power of language craft. Rap lyrics can also help teenagers to develop their critical thinking skills. Some rap lyrics are misogynistic, racist or cartoonish. Engaging with these lyrics, pinpointing the rapper’s
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