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__My Name__ = Brandon Alexander

__Presentation Date__ = Thursday, January 17th, 2010 ; B block, Day 2

__My Mentor__ = Mr. Eric Gershman

__Subject & sub-topics__ = messages hip hop lyrics effect outlook youth Philadelphia perception purchasing supplying drugs street

__Thesis Question__ = How are the messages on drug dealing in hip hop effecting the lives of Philadelphia youth?

How are the messages of hip hop lyrics effecting the outlook of Philadelphia youth and their perception of the purchasing and supplying of drugs on the street?

__Thesis Sentence__ = The lyrics of hip-hop music effect the acceptance of Philadelphia youth’s regarding the purchasing and supplying of drugs on the street.

__Statements__ = Hip-hop lyrics during the 1980’s discuss the purchasing and supplying of drugs on the street. Hip-hop lyrics during the 1990’s discuss the purchasing and supplying of drugs on the street. Hip-hop lyrics during the 2000’s discuss the purchasing and supplying of drugs on the street. Philadelphia youth listen to hip hop music. Music effects youth’s perceptions of certain habits or behaviors. Philadelphia youth have listened to hip-hop music during the 1970’s through the 2000’s.

There’s a growing **awareness** of the purchasing and supplying of drugs by Philadelphia youth.

__Premise(s)__ = Considering that hip-hop music influences Philadelphia youth on drug dealing through lyrics.

__Conclusion__ = Therefore, there are negative messages in the lyrics, influencing Philadelphia youth negatively

__Thesis sentence (argument included)__ = The lyrics of hip-hop music effect the acceptance of Philadelphia youth’s regarding the purchasing and supplying of drugs on the street.

__Thesis Question (enhanced)__ = How does the topic of drug dealing in hip hop lyrics influence Philadelphia youth and their perception of drug dealing?