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There are a lot of articles about the harm rap lyrics have caused by hypersexualizing women. This is not a one answer issue or a one-sided issue. Until there is some powerful pushback to the misogyny, hate, and hypersexualization of women in lyrics sung by (mostly) male rappers, the harm continues. That doesn't negate the legitimacy of women celebrating their sexuality and using that sexuality in an attempt to counter the harm. In this discussion both perspectives about the issue have raised valid points.
Definitely true about the general issue with rap, mostly used by men, to hypersexualize women. No argument there. My issue was that somehow WAP is different than the other million songs that have been sung/rapped about sex, sexuality, etc. And my other issue was the notion that somehow WAP is the "problem", which quickly devolved into censorship and issues of gender, sexuality, and wars on christmas. Your posts are thoughtful, even if I dont always agree with your perspective.