Is Gangsta Rap turnin “G” rated?!
There’s an alleged trend in hiphop towards clean, G-rated lyrics and mainstream friendly danceable tunes. For Gangsta rap, particularly those in the game who are seeking the blessings of madison Ave. Looks like MC Hammer and Will Smith, etc. were pioneers, after all. — GANGSTA RAP CLEANS UP ITS ACT Don Imus backlash moves some rappers to abandon bad words, others remain defiant By: Nekesa Mumbi Moody Associated Press NEW YORK–Rap’s critics have been complaining for years, only to watch the music become even more profane – and more popular. But now it seems as if disgraced CBS radio host Don Imus may be accomplishing what a generation of detractors could not.
