Our biggest influencers in the media

With mass followings of millions, the world has access to every part of these multi-million dollar rappers lifestyles and every-day activities, especially from those of our youth. In the past, there were several people the children of their time could look up to, people with admirable and inspirational lifestyles and story to inspire and motivate the youth to become who they wanted to be and pursue their goals. But, times have changed-and not for the better. Rappers such as Lil Pump, XXXTentacion, 21 Savage and many, many more, have overtaken our old role models in the media and have became the newest "influencers" our youth have to look up to.

You'd expect any average singer, or rapper, to have creative, meaningful lyrics, and at least some vocal capability, but the harsh reality of rappers nowadays is that none of this is apparent. Lyrics from a shocking majority of modern day rappers glamorize the use of drugs, and post several photos on social media of them abusing them. They also over-sexualize women and have several lyrics glorifying sex and other explicit terms. The vocals these "rappers" present are hardly even comprehendible, showing to the youth that talent and creativity is not necessary to succeed in life, taking away creative aspects of many youth members, telling them that they can write a good song as long as they base their lyrics off of sex and drugs.

Rappers nowadays give children a false reality about what is really important in life. Obviously, sex and drugs should not be anyone's- especially a child's, top priority, and with lyrics that glorify them it gives children a bad mindset. The youth need positive influencers in society, because the popularity of these rappers tempt them into wanting to become like them. With influencers like these remaining dominant in the media, the downfall for our youth is near.

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