In our society today, music is a very important part of our lives. With all the many different types of music out there, it allows everyone to enjoy the style they prefer. Even though people of all ages listen to music, teenagers for the most part are the main audience in today’s music world. For the past 20 years, rap has played a major role in the lives of teenagers, but it had seemed to …showed first 75 words of 950 total…

…showed last 75 words of 950 total…a positive message, for example, AIDS awareness. And even though you would think rap is mostly listened to by the so called “gangsters” or “wannabees,” who live the life of thugs and in the ghetto, rap is also popular with those who may be living in wealth. It is a trend that has come and gone over the years and as of right now, it is back and seems like it is here to stay.