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Diamond, Sarah; Bermudez, Rey; Schensul, Jean – Journal of Adolescent Research, 2006
Trends in ecstasy use in America during the past decade were reflected in mainstream, American rap-music lyrics between 1996 and 2003. Drawing on communication and cultural studies theory, this article provides a content analysis of 69 rap songs mentioning the club drug ecstasy. The songs are coded according to whether they contain positive, mixed…
Descriptors: Drug Use, Popular Culture, Music, Adolescents