Essays about: "Gangster rap"

Found 2 essays containing the words Gangster rap.

1. 1. The everyday life of gangster rap

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Teodora Saveska; [2023]
   Keywords : Rap; Gangster rap; young people; social bond theory; labeling theory; social identity theory; social capital; cultural capital; economical capital; subculture; crime; violence; weapons; drugs; sex; we them.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Rap music has been controversial ever since the music genre took off. Themes such as violence, drugs and aggression have been themes portrayed in the genre since a long time ago. READ MORE

3. 2. Keepin' It Real vs. Bling-Bling: Shopping for Identity among Swedish Hip-hoppers

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

   Author : Carolina Larnett; [2012]
   Keywords : social anthropology; authenticity; identity; popular culture; hip-hop; culture; youth; community; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This paper describes the discourse of authenticity and the creating of identity through popular culture, using hip-hop, as a case to study. Based on data from how Swedish youth take in hip-hop through music lyrics, rapper stereotypes, the gangster rap subgenre and rap battles, it shows that including oneself into this culture can lead to changes in one’s identity and the redefinition of one’s persona. READ MORE