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The Infestation of Misogynist Lyrics in Rap Music

I love rap music. However, whenever I'm playing music with my mom I can't play rap. By my mom not being used to typical rap lyrics, she is shocked by the misogyny and demands me to stop playing the song at once. My typical response to this is just a small shrug accompanied by a laugh because, like all rap fans, I am accustomed to it. Many rap fans will say that the rappers misogynist lyrics aren't why the songs are popular. However, if you carefully listen to the lyrics of the most popular rap songs every verse  there will most likely  be at least one time a woman is called a derogatory name. Take one of my personal favorites, Kanye.  I love him for his amazing producing, making unique beats, and the creative sampling he scatters through his songs. However, the song I Love It  does not have any good rap verses, does not have a unique producing, or, to me, any redeemable qualities . This song is basically one lyric repeated over and over to show Kanye and Lil Pum