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Rap music and all its variations, from gangsta rap to hip-hop, are among the most potent influences of young peoples' perceptions of reality and their resulting behavior. Studies have shown that instead of seeing gangsta rap as a form of entertainment, adolescents perceive the songs to be autobiographical (Miranda, Claes, 113) or in other words, specifically addressing their unique situation and challenges. As rap artists often resort to drugs, sex, or violence as the means to resolve the conflicts in their songs and videos, adolescents often model this behavior, seeing it as a proven path to getting what they want. This is particularly troubling in young African-American girls, aged 14 - 18, who watch between six or seven hours of rap music videos a day in many cases. This specific demographic group is the most at-risk as they lack role models that can provide them the guidance to attain personal confidence and success in their lives, and instead, through rap music and videos, see sex and the ability to tolerate violence from a man as a means to a better life (Wingwood, DiClemente, Bernhardt, Harrington, et al, 437 - 439). What is very disturbing about rappers including Kanye West are lyrics whi