Early rap music began as a critique of the underlying ideology of mainstream American society.

Early Rap Music

The genre of music that emerged in the 1970s in African American communities, characterized by rhythmic speaking set to beats.

Mainstream American Society

The dominant social culture in the United States, characterized by widely shared values, norms, and practices.

Underlying Ideology

refers to the fundamental beliefs or principles that subtly influence a group, institution, or line of thought.