I found this whilst bopping about and I think it pretty much hits the nail on the head...
"What is it about rap that disturbs people so much? There is more violence on "The Sopprannos" or "The Godfather" than in a rap song but people love those, they have a cult following. Would a Shakespearean tragedy be considered trash if the characters were black? Is there more violence and sex in a rap song than in an episode of "Boardwalk Empire"? Do rap music videos exploit women any more than any James Bond movie ever made or "Entourage"? There seems to be allowances and acceptances for things when your skin is lighter."
