I believe BET is not putting out the right message toward our youth. At any given time they have girls shaking their tails with nothing on but a thong on. This sends all the wrong messages to young girls who may see this and think this is how they should act. Also, these music videos are deceptive because most kids think that all the money and cars on the videos belong to the rapper, but did you know that most of the time it dosen't? The artist rents most of it and then returns it after they are done. Even more ridiculous is that most of the artists highlighted are not even the minds behind the music, and the writer who gets little credit for his or her work. So, basically, they are deceiving our youth into thinking they are rich and musically skilled when they are not.
All I am saying is that people should really sit down and really take a look at what BET is promoting to our youth, and question why we accept what is put up on the screen.
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It's refreshing to see a young person with such a mature point of view. I don't think many of the rap stars are helping themselves out by continuing the focus on strippers and fake diamonds and gold. That's played out.
Brandon,
I agree with your sentiments. Like we have been discussing during our writing time, BET had good programs at one point in time, and it's up to us to demand that they bring it back. Great article!
-Ms. Kristy
I love this post, Shafeeq. I particularly agree about the sexist imagry and behaviors shown on the majority of the programming. This is interesting also because the CEO, Debra Lee, is one of the most powerful women of color in the business world.
this is great shafeeq! i think that you are right about the music videos being bad for young women's self-esteem. i think they are bad for young men, too, because they seem to send the message that the only way to get famous or to get people to listen to you is by getting rich and flossing (as it were).
if the artists making those videos decided to stop using images like that- no more fancy cars, no more nice clothes, no naked women- just normal guys like us, do you think people would want to watch?
It IS refreshing to read these thoughts from a young man. I am glad that it seems that you think you have a choice to either learn from these programs face value or to really see the bigger picture. Good job.
Good points - very insightful opinion. It's always nice to read smart writing! Keep it up!
Thinking critically about messages provided by the media is an important skill. I like the question posed at the end, wondering why young people accept the negative images being portrayed. Are you able to suggest some alternatives, that would prove both popular with the audience, but still convey a positive message?
I agree Shafeeq! I agree 100%. They are not doing as good a job as they could. They should be using their influence to promote more positive things to black youths, instead of reinforcing what's seen in the streets everyday.
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