[martyup]

I don't think there were any n-words and the songs they picked weren't particularly misogynistic, though certainly hip hop does have some of that. What hip hop acts would you have chosen martyup?

Yes, the "N" word was used repeatedly in the songs performed during halftime.  I just don't think showcasing songs like this is consistent with the words on the field "End Racism."

There are many top Hip Hop artists that don't use explicit language and/or racist words. Mary J Blige's and Eminem's songs were great without all of that.

If you don't believe me please read the lyrics to:

"In Da Club."  It contains 10 instances of the "N" word and puts women in a vulgar light.
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/50cent/indaclub.html

"Alright" by Kendrick Lamar uses it 8 times:
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/kendrick...right.html

"Still D.R.E." uses it 7 times:
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/drdre/stilldre.html

"Forget About DRE" 3 times:
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/drdre/fo...utdre.html

"The Next Episode" 8 times:
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/drdre/th...isode.html

The other issue I have with the lyrics of many rap songs is the glorification of crime and violence and the objectification of women.  I do think that such songs can influence young people, of any race, to act in bad ways.

I am a big believer in the First Amendment and would not call for the censorship of artists.  However, I question the NFL's decision to allow some of these songs to be featured at the Super Bowl half time show.

[martyup]

I don't think there were any n-words and the songs they picked weren't particularly misogynistic, though certainly hip hop does have some of that. What hip hop acts would you have chosen martyup?

Yes, the "N" word was used repeatedly in the songs performed during halftime.  I just don't think showcasing songs like this is consistent with the words on the field "End Racism."

There are many top Hip Hop artists that don't use explicit language and/or racist words. Mary J Blige's and Eminem's songs were great without all of that.

If you don't believe me please read the lyrics to:

"In Da Club."  It contains 10 instances of the "N" word and puts women in a vulgar light.
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/50cent/indaclub.html

"Alright" by Kendrick Lamar uses it 8 times:
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/kendrick...right.html

"Still D.R.E." uses it 7 times:
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/drdre/stilldre.html

"Forget About DRE" 3 times:
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/drdre/fo...utdre.html

"The Next Episode" 8 times:
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/drdre/th...isode.html

The other issue I have with the lyrics of many rap songs is the glorification of crime and violence and the objectification of women.  I do think that such songs can influence young people, of any race, to act in bad ways.

I am a big believer in the First Amendment and would not call for the censorship of artists.  However, I question the NFL's decision to allow some of these songs to be featured at the Super Bowl half time show.