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Music companies should not be held liable for the effects of their material. Certain forms of music are being cited as a cause of violence in today’s society. Some individuals want forms of music, such as so-called "Gangster Rap" to be censored. However, what the public needs to understand is that rap artists are only telling of incidents that actually happen. Unfortunately, in today’s society sex, violence, and crime are all part of …

…who produce their music should not be held responsible for the violence in today’s society. The only reason some individuals want to blame music is because for many, it is the easy way out. Some do not want to face the reality that violence is caused by other factors, such as lack of parental guidance, environment, lifestyle, and ignorance due to lack of education and knowledge about the harsh realities in today’s society.