Is it the Biggest Influence on Todays Society?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/netshows/4148088814

Rappers lose endorsement deals with major companies

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mashroms/2969476884

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emanazrin/2509125368

http://www.flickr.com/photos/44896987@N04/4126356090

http://www.flickr.com/photos/71984838@N00/2583161075

HIP HOP culture: The Image

Meet Dat Gurl Netta

Jeanetta “Dat Gurl Netta” BrantleyCEO, Rapper, SongWriter, 8-Time Award Nominee, Composer

& College Student

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifequotes/8001049089

The Image Today

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21644167@N04/6526686431

Life is about creating yourself!

LOSINGENDORSEMENTS

LOSINGMONEY

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Lil Wayne Loses Pepsi Endorsement Over Lyrics

http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandsgym/6940754800

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11304375@N07/2534273093

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11304375@N07/2534273097 http://www.flickr.com/photos/ejmono/1012224971

Rick Ross Loses Deal With Reebok Over Date Rape Lyrics

http://www.flickr.com/photos/yag_laser/3259641792 http://www.flickr.com/photos/26245329@N05/5257433706

Common Negative Factors: Lyrics, Crimes, Deaths & Arrests

Common Issues

Common CrimesDrug Possession, Assault, Weapon Possession

Positive Influences?

Any Positive Messages From

Our Hip Hop Cultural Leaders?

Chris “Ludacris” BridgesCEO, Rapper, Philanthropist, & Actor

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jtavera/6520491671

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wellone/3275725330

Curtis “50 Cent” JacksonEntreprenuer, Rapper, Actor, Film Writer, Investor & CEO

Sean “Jay-Z” CarterRapper, CEO, Entreprenuer, Investor, Sports

Agent, Producer, & Club Owner

“One of the most financially successful rappers of all time”

Carol’s Daughter - InvestorBudweiser Select - Co Brand Dir.

NBA 2K13 - Exec. Producer

Hip Hop Culture & Music Could Be A Big Influence...

We As Humans Control Our Destiny. We Make Our Own Decisions and We Live For Us - J. Brantley

http://www.flickr.com/photos/61848723@N06/5674131947

Guidance, Direction & Decision Making Skills Make The Outcome

http://www.flickr.com/photos/picas_and_points/316100209

They Say That Time Changes Things,

But You Actually Have To

Change Them Yourself

- Andy Warhol