Growing up, I struggled to connect with mainstream music and movies. The amount of violence and lawlessness in many Hollywood movies and rap songs surprised me.

I found the repeated portrayal of black rappers as thugs and drug abusers particularly troubling, leading me to question the underlying narrative. However, I quickly realized that the media’s portrayal of black people is the reason why other races see us as a threat.

As I explored this issue further, I discovered that the truth was more complex. The music industry, dominated by wealthy Jewish executives, used hip-hop to create negative stereotypes about black people.

Similarly, Hollywood reinforced these stereotypes through film and television. This strategic manipulation contributed significantly to the widespread racism and discrimination faced by black people.

Since the 1980s, gangster rap has created every type of negative stereotype about the black community. Many young black boys and girls were influenced by this genre of music, which became a cultural phenomenon.

Unfortunately, it also contributed to a cultural culture of violence in black neighbourhoods and the proliferation of gun-wielding gangs. Moreover, the breakdown of family structures in Black America further complicated the issue, leading to increased drug use among black mothers.

Even though the gangster rap era ended in the late 2000s, the cycle of destruction continued. Certain female rappers emerged, promoting harmful stereotypes that objectified and degraded black women. Their lyrics often portrayed black women as hyper-sexualized, aggressive, and materialistic, contributing to the ongoing degradation of black women.

In contrast, the entertainment industry’s portrayal of white entertainers was extremely different. White male musicians rarely made content that glorified violence, objectified women, or encouraged substance abuse. This difference suggests that the real intention was not to make quality music, but to spread negative stereotypes about black people and hurt their global image.

Hollywood movies also played a significant role in shaping the image of black people. From the 1980s to the present, most films featuring black males or females have encouraged negative stereotypes. The rise of trap music today has also made the issue worse, with lyrics often glorifying drug culture or objectifying sex.

It is unfair to blame the average black man for these issues, as there are deeper, more complex factors at play. Blaming marginalized individuals from low-income backgrounds overlooks the nuances of their situation.

Growing up impoverished can make individuals vulnerable to the allure of financial security and fame. Furthermore, historical trauma and systemic oppression can leave marginalized minds susceptible to exploitation and compliance with degrading acts.

The aggressive behaviour exhibited by some young Black Americans can be attributed, in part, to the toxic influence of certain rap contents, combined with systemic trauma and oppression. This behaviour may be a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition affecting many.

Conclusion

Movies and music are more than just entertainment; they are also a tool used to shape attitudes and create biases. Unfortunately, black people have been disproportionately targeted by negative portrayals in the media over the past 80 years.

God had a plan for the black race, and it was not the one that involved slavery, drug dealing, violent males, aggressive females, or undesirable individuals. It’s shocking to think that, despite being victims of every bad a human can get, black people are still the most hated race.