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Originally Posted by MORRISGUITARMAN
I would say ignorant in terms of content. Its the lowest common denominator in rap to talk about guns, drugs and sex. ignorant to other themes. As in there is more to life than violence, drugs and sex.
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Simply put, the consumer wants what the consumer wants. The themes in mainstream rap sell much like love songs sell in mainstream pop.
Also, a lot of rappers and people who enjoy hip hop come from environments where guns, sex and drugs are prevalent and in some case coveted. Rap has always been very much about just talking about what you see, hear and feel. Everyone's human experience is different, and rap began and has always focused on life in the inner city, the poor inner city specifically.
Look at the common themes in country music. Love, 4x4 trucks, whiskey and hunting or fishing. It's roots and the majorty of it's fanbase is typically from the rural south. The music mirrors the audience in most cases.
There are, however, many exceptions to the rule. Hip Hop delves into many more topics than you seem to be giving it credit for. And even when it doesn't there are a lot of artists who have very deep and unique perspectives on sex, drugs, guns, gangs, poverty, and all the emotions that go along with experiencing those things.