CNN
will examine the cultural value of Hip-Hop in an hour long special dubbed "Hip-Hop:
Art or Poison?" tonight (Feb 21.) Anchor
Paula Zahn will host a discussion about Hip-Hop music and its impact on African-American
society with Russell Simmons, Chuck D., Eve, and a panel of special guests. The
guests will examine whether Hip-Hop’s lyrics go too far into sex, crime, and hate."Hip-Hop:
Art or Poison?" is part of CNN’s week long special, Uncovering America. The
series offers in-depth reporting on conflicts and controversies that effect minority
groups, including African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian-Americans and gays.Public
Enemy’s Chuck D. will discuss how Hip-Hop has strayed from its original roots
and the impact that it’s having on black youth, as well as the violence that is
promoted in some of the music. He
also voices outrage at the predominately white record labels who continue to make
money off of it.The
show will focus on Hip-Hop’s effect on black culture and will be paralleled with
those that say Hip-Hop is a true "reflection of life in the ghetto".Paula
Zahn Now airs tonight at 8p.m. (ET).
