Hip Hop Homework

i do not agree with the statement of "hip hop presents a very rigid and narrow version of manhood"

because women also like hip hop and are not dominant over men or any other women.

Also there are people men and women that like hip hop for what it is and the music it creates not how manly or dominant you are.

in the text it also says that "you must have a lot of women and money" that also is wrong because a lot of people in the hood and gangs live in poor areas and do not have money. it also says if you do not live up to these rules you will be ridiculed 50 cent is a good example as he grew up in the hood and did not have a lot of money but as he has grown his hip hop skills have improved and he has come into some wealth and he has not been ridiculed  for what he grew up like and how he is now.

the definition of manhood in hip hop is a trap for men, boxing them into a restricted, unhealthy style of manhood and masculinity. 

If you did not get up to the gang or followers of hip hop you will be called names like, soft, weak and wimp.

the two videos show all of these stereo types for hip hop like having his muscles big and showing them this may be like the statement in the text "you must be strong and tough".

he also has girls and muscle cars surrounding him this may also link to the text because it says "you must have a lot of women and money"

The atmosphere of the video is in a large mansion with loads of girls and cars.

50 cent's hand gestures make him look tough, hip, and cool.