User:Andrewmitchell715/Evaluate an Article

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LGBTQ representations in hip hop music

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
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I chose to evaluate this article since I have always enjoyed hip hop and wanted to explore the relationship between the art form and LGBTQ politics.

Evaluate the article
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 * I thought the article raised some excellent points regarding LGBTQ representations in hip hop both in lyrics and by various artists.
 * However, while the article covered a great deal on the topic, in my opinion it was more of a brief overview regarding the subject matter rather than an in depth analysis of the topic.
 * The page itself only began in October 2020 so there has not been a ton of revisions and added content in comparison to other wikipedia pages.
 * In particular the sources on the topic mainly come from news or non-academic sources focusing on pop-culture.
 * The majority of sources come from hip hop news cites. While they do have a strong knowledge of hip hop, it would have been nice to see sources from scholars.
 * The majority of articles also come from after 2010 and focus on recent developments by artists and hip hop as a whole.
 * There are no articles related to LGBTQ influences in earlier hip hop before the 1990s except in regards to anti-homosexual lingo.
 * The sources also primarily deal with anti-homosexual lingo rather than anti-lesbian or transphobia in hip-hop which is just as prevalent.
 * The article itself was relatively balanced in its approach to the topic utilizing viewpoints from people in the LGBTQ and hip hop communities.
 * The article did provide some quotes from rappers who expressed concerns regarding homophobia in hip hop but demonstrated their own fear of coming out against what was scene as the mainstream culture.
 * The article does not provide a great deal of criticism regarding the recent applications of inclusivity in hip hop and possible commercial uses in the industry.
 * They briefly discuss Nicki Minaj and her uses of homosexuality as a marketing tool but barely provide any evidence to back up their claim.
 * The article failed to discuss female artists and their views on the industry of LGBTQ persons and primarily dealt with just homophobia.
 * There were no images included or links to well know videos readily available for the reader.
 * The discussion page for the article further demonstrates the inconsistencies in the article.
 * There have been multiple instances of artists being included as gay or advocates for the movement when in reality they are not.
 * It was even raised that as they try to correct incorrect statements on the article people continuously alter it to spread misinformation.
 * Overall, I thought the article was helpful to the average reader looking to learn a little more about the interaction between the hip hop and LGBTQ communities but begins to fall apart the deeper you dive in. I think this is a good starting point for the topic but needs further research and clarification.
 * I also believe the article should be turned into two different wikipedia pages with one focusing on homophobia in hip hop wile the other focuses on LGBTQ rappers in the industry.