Cancel Culture and Hip Hop's Undeniable Influence on Young Voters

Isn’t it tough when some of your favorite rappers make extremely selfish public decisions? A look at cancel culture and whether it's the sustainable answer to problematic influencers.

By Ajeé Buggam

Hip-hop sets the tone for a lot of things in the Black community. More than a music genre, Hip Hop is also a lifestyle and has been a prominent political platform over the past few decades. For 30 years, Rock the Votehas been an excellent example of hip hop's power to educate and guide young voters in the Black community to exercise their vote. Hip hop is more than a genre; it’s a movement. We’ve all seen proof that both democratic and republican parties have contributed to the continued state of Black oppression. Still, it’s essential for us to choose the party that will do the least damage to our community.

In recent years, music artists like Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, and Kanye West have shockingly chosen to look the other way to satisfy their personal agendas. These are impactful messages, especially to young and impressionable ears. For 84% of Black Americans, hip hop is incredibly influential, so it’s imperative to have positive figures within the genre.

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Ajeé Buggam is a content writer and fashion designer from Brooklyn, NY and an alumna of the Fashion Institute of Technology. She writes about race, social injustice, relationships, feminism, entrepreneurship, and mental wellness. Find her recent work here and follow her on Twitter @JayBuggam.