Question

3. Many people enjoy rap music at least in part because of its edgy, troublemaking vibe. The problem is that some of this music could cause real trouble. Thus, Ice-T’s song “Cop Killer” generated significant controversy when it was released. Among other things, its lyrics celebrated the idea of slitting a policeman’s throat. Rick Ross rapped about drugging and raping a woman. Time Warner Inc. did not withdraw Ice-T’s song but Reebok fired Ross over his lyrics. One difference: Time Warner was struggling with a $15 billion debt and a depressed stock price. Reebok at first refused to take action but then singing group UltraViolet began circulating an online petition against the song and staged a protest at the main Reebok store in New York. What obligation do media companies have to their customers? What factors matter when making a decision about the content of entertainment?

Answer 1

The obligation that the media companies had to their consumers would be to ensure that they did not allow contents that are bad for the ethical values and moral values of the consumers.

What is ethics?

This is the term that is used to refer to the morals and the principles that people have which have to be upheld in the society and at organizations at large.

The lyrics about slitting the throat of a cop is one that is very bad for the image of policemen. It could make them face aggression especially from the fans of these musicians.

The factors that have to matter would be the if the content of the entertainment are people friendly, it they are ethical in nature and not part of what may lead to moral decadence in the society.

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