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| Rap Lyrics a Critique of ‘Racist’ Law Enforcement: Drexel U. Law Professor |
| By jjie.org |
| Published: 12/04/2013 |
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Gangsta rap, the form of hip-hop music containing lyrics about urban crime and violence, should really be viewed as a commentary on how to address racist law enforcement in the inner city. But instead, the genre’s hardcore style, spurred by the record industry, has widely stereotyped African-American males as criminals. This was the theme of an October lecture at the Chicago Bar Association by Donald F. Tibbs an associate professor of law at Drexel University, specializing in race, civil rights and criminal procedure. Professor Tibbs’ talk was titled “Hip Hop and Its Influence on Criminal Law.” Read More. |
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