Recently there has been a nationwide crackdown on the sexual exploitation of children with authorities locating over 60 child prostitutes. When did pimps and prostitutes become so prevalent? Do you think there is a strong representation of pimps and prostitutes in black culture?

Jay-Z is one artist that portrayed pimping in a positive way and recently stated that he regrets creating “Big Pimpin” which is the anthem to the glorified pimp lifestyle — Why the regrets now?

Does hip-hop culture influence how some blacks live their lives?

Some people feel shameful for liking artists like Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and Snoop Dogg, who have contributed their fair share of misogynistic lyrics over the years.

Have these artists given people a false sense of what black culture is really like?