Why is hip-hop considered negative?

Answer 1

Just a personal opinion since there was no answer. It's negative because of the image it creates. Have you seen the videos they produce on MTV? Half naked women dancing in a nightclub, big houseparty, lots of booze and it's a negative way to view women and the songs that sing lyrics such as 'I wanna f**k you' In my opinion it sets the benchmark for a new generation of young men to regard women as play things. Most of the music disgusts me (well certain hip-hop artists in particular) and the way they represent women in seemingly all their lyrics disgusts me.

If you have a functioning brain cell, your conscience should be screaming in protest at these types of lyrics.

Listen to the song 'F**k Machines' by Propagandhi, it nicely sums up how ridiculous the representation of women is at the moment. There are some good hip-hop which isn't negative, examples would be 'where is the love' by Black Eyed Peas and Outkast's song 'hey ya'. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Overall hip-hop (but also Rock Music) talks more about sex, drugs, guns, and violence than Pop Music.