Emergence of the Rap Culture through film

Movies like Boyz in the Hood are very unique in that they showcase real life in the ghetto. Some places are more dangerous then others to live in and violence and drug use can become rampant. Tough times are inevitable amount some people and doing stuff just to fit in can land them jail time or even death. Music has been used as an outlet for such people, explaining how they are treated and how they feel within their lyrics, which often host the same verbose they use in their daily life. Others outside this culture may find it vulgar and offensive, but by doing so they are missing the point. They are speaking to the other members of their culture, in a way they can fully understand, almost as if it was a new language. In places like this, the F word isn't as powerful by itself as it would be in an office setting, so as a listener (and a viewer) it is important to not see such words as being offensive.

There have been many rap artists who sing about their struggles of growing up that many people can relate to, and movies like Boyz in the Hood and 8 Mile showcase this as artists use their knowledge to not only make a film, but to depict how it was living in such neighborhoods in a realistic fashion. In a way, these are the true music videos.