Originally Posted by bllott

Why are rappers portrayed as being thugs and being strong?

To think about it, how can they seriously be taken as being thugs and being strong? They are SINGERS, and nothing more. Whether it's britney spears or esteban, they're still only musicians. It's like thinking that a street musician playing the accordion is a gangster, because he starts singing that he is. The only reason is that they sing about things that make people believe how strong they are. I can't seriously believe that a man who makes his money singing like shania twain is really strong or that there is anything intimidating about him.