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While rappers are often seen as the catalysts for violence, the industry plays a significant role in shaping these narratives. Record labels frequently promote the most sensational aspects of the culture, prioritizing gangsta rap and the allure of street cred over conscious messages. By leveraging profitability from violence, the industry perpetuates cycles of crime and imprisonment among a generation of young men aspiring to gain notoriety in the rap game.