What impact has celebrities/hip-hop artists had on teenagers?
925832
I somewhat agree with the first answer. However, all of the positive hip hop artists are always forgotten about. No one talks about all of the charity they do. No one talks about how they reach out to different communities. No one talks about the positive uplifting hip hop out there.\n\nCelebrities have a big impact on people, however... we need to realize they are entertainers. They rarely live the words the speak. Its entertainment. People shouldn't be able to use that as an excuse. Regardless to what so and so is talking about in his rap, I still know right from wrong.
155712
well it can have a big affect and then again it may not. i think when people are popular it's more of what they do and how they act that make them that way. but then again mostly of what people may see it's the thinner one's with that certain attitudes that are popular. hope that helps a little anyways.
1069675
sure to a point.  i think rock/ hip hop music helps for a better workout.  i think easy listening helps with a stressful day but i don't think heavy metal or gangster rap causes someone to shoot and kill another human being.  those evil thoughts were already in their minds before the music started.
963429
how bout "young homie not lookin for fame"....?
312844
I've met a few music stars and a couple of NBA players. None of them really made an impact on my life. They were just like regular people to me but they were all nice so at least I can say I had some good experiences.
1039032
I really like this quote:\n"In a time of social fragmentation, vulgarity becomes a way of life. To be shocking becomes more important — and often more profitable — than to be civil or creative or truly original.’’ — Al Gore, 20th-century American politician, vice president of the U.S.\n\nMy issue with much of rap and hip hop is that the lyrics incite one towards violence. They try to indicate that violence is an acceptable and normal part of life. The media certainly is not the litmus test I would use on the issue of violence, however while they bring it in to our homes as news everyday, at least they are not trying to make it seem right.\n\nA soldier and a rapper are not peers. A soldier is given a job to defend the country from those bent on causing harm to the country. A rapper is not. If a person finds themselves in situations where they believe they will need to kill to defend themselves on a regular basis, it is time to re-examine their life.\n\nA beat changes nothing; in that you are correct. The issue I have is with the content. Their are rap songs calling for the killing of cops. I have an issue with that. You don't here a country singer going on about how we need to kill anyone.
31575
Female adolescents today have music and television to contend with.  They try to portray what they see and hear.  I think they grow more assertive each year.
1057075
I absolutely think that teens can make a difference. They bring a unique perspective to the table, which is realizing how the world is in many ways without being discouraged by the belief that that's the way things always will be. They bring an enormous amount of innovation and energy to any cause they lend their minds to. Teens have started businesses, helped parents to tweak their businesses, and done VERY much for various volunteer organizations.\n\nTo make a difference, I'd suggest to any teen to take something they're interested in and find an organization that works in that area. Volunteer your services as an intern to that organization so you can learn what goes on in that field on the front lines while helping the organization! :)
1133435
I am a youth counselor at a detention center for at risk youth and I see this alot. Now I am only 23 years old so I don't know how much I can influence the crowd here but here it goes. I think with the kids I deal with there are 2 main things that add to the equation. Parents and Pop Culture. With parenting I think people arent willing to put in the time and also agree with the fact that parents are trying to be friends. Also I don't know if there is any connection but I would say with the number of single parents increasing and the age at which people are impregnated. A irresponsible youth can't raise a responsible person. By the time the kids I work with get to be teenagers, the parent usually wants to make up for the teenage years that they themselves lost leaving a kid to fend for himself. As far as pop culture goes I just isn't popular to be nice anymore most music is about being depressed or being a gangster, alot of the movies my youth watch when not in program have to do with the same or with sexual acts. Well that's all on this matter for now any questions feel free to write.\n Timmy
21177
Not everyone does. Those who give in to all the stories and lives of the Celebrities are usually younger people (tweens and teens) and those who attach themselves to fantasy rather than the reality of their own lives.
753336
I can't stand the dip set. They are all wack with the exception of Juelz Santana. Cameron is not cute at all and he looks even worse in pink. Rap music will always be degrading in some ways to girls but the real reason for this is because rappers get so many girls/groupies thrown on them on a daily basis. So they are just basically expressing the girls that come up to them wanting to do it with them. They don't meet classy girls who have morals. So honestly for me I don't get offended by what rappers say because if they met girls who did not only have one thing on their minds when they see a celeb then the lyrics of rappers songs would be different. And I know that I am not what they claim all girls to be.
542504
Yes. Rap is the crap you see on MTV. Hip hop is actually good music. I hardly listen to it, but my boyfriend does, and the stuff he plays isn't too bad. Rap is music where they sing about bitches and hoes, pimpin', riding on 24's, bling bling, drinking, smoking, etc. Hip hop though actually goes in detail about life, and things that really matter.
999570
Yes, yes, yes!!!  I am so glad you brought this point up.  I always talk about this with my friends.  We often ask each other if we were that ugly when we were teenagers.  We have come to the conclusion that they are a lot uglier than we ever were.  You often see teens trying to get away with the clothes, hairstyles, and all around fashion that only beautiful celebrities can get away with.  They often spend more, peirce more, bleech more, and end up looking uglier and uglier than they would without all the extras.  If this keeps up, we're in for some real nasty teens in the near future.
113160
A few may be positive, but most are negative. A lot of pop stars are irresponsible and should not be used as role models.
238615
I don't think it had any impact on famous people. If you know one like that do write to me.
605147
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1040790
Peer pressure is a good topic. There is also drugs, escpecially marijuana, which is a common problem among teens. Also try teens and reading and teens and video games. Rap music videos and tv and movies.