Question

question 17
5 pts
the message
in the documentary hip hop evolution, the underground to the mainstream, rapper mele - mel talks about his inspiration for the iconic lyrics he recited in the song the message. what was that inspiration?
○ he was inspired after attending a rally in the bronx where malcolm x and martin luther king spoke about black empowerment.
○ he was attempting to impress the downtown crowd that embraced hip hop by showing they could do rhymes that were not just about bragging about material things
○ he was inspired by george clinton and parliament’s hit song chocolate city.
○ he was tired of hearing rappers spitting rhymes that didnt have any social value
○ he was inspired by stevie wonder’s song of poverty and social justice called living for the city

Explanation:

In the Hip Hop Evolution documentary segment, Mele-Mel stated he grew frustrated with hip hop's focus on superficial, boastful lyrics lacking real social commentary. He wanted to create a song that reflected the harsh realities of inner-city life, driven by his tiredness of rhymes with no social value.

Answer:

He was tired of hearing rappers spitting rhymes that didn't have any social value