Presents an overview of rap music, and discusses various arguments representing mulitple viewpoints in regards to some of the controversies surrounding the music, which includes violence, sexism, and prejudice reflected in rap lyrics.

"This title focuses on the history of rap music and gives detailed information related to its origins and fun facts about superstars spanning from Run-DMC to Lil Nas X"--Provided by publisher.

This program examines the close correlation between gang activity and the music many youths are listening to today, "gangster rap. The program features Sgt. Ron Stallworth, who heads the unit dealing with gangs at the Utah Division of Investigation. Sgt. Stallworth has frequently testified about gangs and gang violence before Congress and police and civic groups. He is the author of Gangster Rap: Music, Culture and Politics.

Draws on a variety of sources, such as song lyrics and government documents, to examine the connection between the War on Drugs and rap music.