Get your mind out the gutter and start thinking!

The lyrics in hip hop music are diverse as those in pop, country, blues, and rock. Think of the Guns and Roses song "I Used to love her, but I had to kill her." The media has sensationalized some of the more misogynistic and violent lyrics or scenes in music videos, but these lyrics and sentiments are popular in the culture at large.

Hip Hop music that does not use lyrics about violence or send misogynistic messages is an excellent opportunity for the listener to examine what he feels is objectionable and ask questions such as: Why does this sell? What do people like about this lyrics? Do I agree with these lyrics? Why or why not?