Over the past decade, rap music has developed a bad reputation. It is viewed by many as offensive toward women. It is also said to promote both violence and the use of illegal drugs, which constitutes a negative impact on society. However, rap music does not do any of the above. It has a positive influence on our society by introducing people to a different culture, allowing underprivileged youths a type of music they can relate with, and through artists who work to improve their communities. Despite the positive side of rap music, many pe ....