For the longest, it was as if "Rap" was the forbidden genre, we never discussed it. There is no way you can discuss "Rap", without discussing the "sub culture" that brought it about.
"Sub Culture"; out side of the mainstream culture, one that was created by economic and sociological "realities" that result in a group of people who have to make their own rules in order to survive.
When employment opportunities are 0 and the baby is crying, they will do what they have to do. What would you do?
Choices are slim; sell dope, be a stickup man, or other illegal activities that will generate "money".