They are making a conscious decision to purchase the material, and are, therefore, allowing themselves to be subjected to the material on the record. Most often rappers are speaking from individual accounts by taking on the role of the spectator or storyteller. It can be agreed that all speech may not be acceptable, however, the first amendment of the United States Constitution allows one to speak freely without fear of retribution from authoritative figures. Tolerating free expression is significant to any academic forum. This autonomy allows individual's to speak on matter's unpopular ideas or opinions, that may normally be considered offensive, openly and honestly.
Unpopular ideas allow for discussions that are essential to the advancement of society.
Allowing this assures that individual's maintain their right to free speech, their independence is affirmed. Politically, most lyrics provide insight into areas of human and civil rights that are not often experienced. The lyrics have literary value due to the fact that most of the songs heavily use metaphors, parables, and rhymes that carry a person's thought pattern to another level. Therefore, one must agree that ethically and legally a person is allowed to say whatever they desire. The repulsiveness of the words doesn't negate the fact that the conditions being discussed exist.