Kanye West Words Against War

The war in Iraq has greatly influence artists. It has affected tv, movies, fashion, but most importantly music. Music, especially rap/hip hop has taken a new style and more serious tone as rappers switch from the lyrics about the glamorous life of superstardom, but to more serious issues about war and violence. Music has been greatly affected by the war in Iraq, and in turn has effected all of America and its listeners. A bigger message is now being sent, not about women or girls, money and fame, but about violence and war, and hardships and death. Kanye West is a great example of an artist, but more so a role model as he sends his message clear that he is against war and violence. His songs stand true to his message as he speaks about war, about terrorism, and more importantly war with ourselves. In his most popular song "Jesus Walks" he sings "Yo, We at warWe at war with terrorism, racism, and most of all we at war with ourselves." He brings dark issues into the light and allows those who choose to be ignorant be informed about what is going on with war.