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don't listen to that. but with lyrics filled with foul language, violence and derogatory phrases is this really setting a good example for young people in america? with me now to discuss is the author of "losing my cool, how a father's love in 15,000 books beats hip-hop culture" thomas williams. and president of the eagle academy foundation, david banks. good morning to you, gentlemen. >> good morning. >> good morning. >> so the president does this interview, to me it seems as if he's trying to become relatable to the younger audience who may in fact turn out on november 2nd and vote. thomas, is it smart to say that you listen to this kind of music? >> well, the first thing is it has to be recognized that any discussion of hip-hop music is really a discussion of culture and ideas. it's not just music. it's a lifestyle and a culture that's affected generation or two of african-american youth in this country. >> positive or negative? >> it's my position that it's overwhelmingly become a negative