Music of different types has been criticized throughout the ages. A generation of parents worried about poor role models like Kiss and Marilyn Manson. Before that, they thought the Beatles’ hair was too long and Elvis’ shake too suggestive. Rock’n’roll was said to be demonic. Lately, Rap has been given a bad rap. Rappers like Ice-Cube, Dr. Dre and the late Eazy-E were all tired of other rap artists such as, the Fresh …showed first 75 words of 396 total…

…showed last 75 words of 396 total…the cover as well as a notice stating that the CD is only to be sold to over 18’s. Identification sometimes must also be shown to purchase these specific rap CD’s. Banning rap music would be like telling someone they have no right to convey their artistic expression, opinion and choice. As a people we encourage these attributes. So now why should these artists be banned and their music made to be an exception?