I really am of the opinion that Eminem is not creating this new level of hate in people at all. Ignorance, hatred, bigotry, etc., all already exist in people to some degree. However, while most try to suppress it, Em just lets it out. It's his way of dealing with his past. Let it all out in the open. Let people see you are vulnerable and have problems. And that's how you deal with it. It's no different than a person whaling on a punching bag. Just more public.

But it's not causing more hatred. No more than already existed out there anyway. Hatred exists in this world. Ignorance exists in this world. Bigotry exists in this world. And they would exist with or without Eminem and rap music. Rap is not to blame.

Any violence that has occurred in the world since Em's music has come out is not because of him or any rapper for that matter. It would still have happened. Music, movies, and video games just become scapegoats because people don't know who else to blame. Look at Columbine. They tried to blame it on Marilyn Manson and his music. And the media did so very effectively. Only months later, when it was out of the spotlight, did it come to light that these two kids hated Manson's music. But does that matter? Nope. It's out there. Manson is indirectly responsible for Columbine. Didn't you know that?

How do you deal with pain and frustration? How do you let it all out so it doesn't get bottled up inside you and make you explode?