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ego trip's Miss Rap Supreme

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring M.C. Serch, Yolanda Whittaker, Tyler Q. Rosen, Where to watch: VH1, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Reality show offers strong rhymes, rough behavior.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series focuses on building women up in the rap/hip-hop music industry and highlights the cultural aspects of the community. There's also a focus on mentorship. That said, some of the women demonstrate catty, competitive behavior. The majority of the cast is African-American; one contestant is from Germany. There are racial tensions between the African-American and Caucasian women on the show. One contestant is obese; another is gay.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some rhymes include violent lyrics. The contestants argue constantly; there's also frequent pushing, shoving, and threats of violence (though hitting is prohibited). Some women talk about having criminal records and going through anger management training. One contestant is a boxer.

  • Sex:

    Some of the rhymes discuss sexual activity, while others refer to abortion and other topics. Some same-sex kissing is visible. Women are seen in their underwear and lifting their skirts to show off thongs; full nudity is hidden. One contestant talks about being molested as a child.

  • Language:

    Audible language includes "dumb ass," "damn," and "bitch" words like "f--k," "s--t," and others are bleeped. The racial epithet "cracker" is used in one episode.

  • Consumerism:

    Features some famous rap artists like Missy Elliott and Soulja Boy. Female artists who have engaged in some negative behavior, like Lil' Kim, are sometimes referenced.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Visible consumption of beer and hard liquor; sometimes the women get drunk (and sick as a result). One contestant is a recovering heroin addict. Some of the rhymes incorporate lyrics that address these issues.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About ego trip's Miss Rap Supreme

Parents need to know that this reality series -- in which women compete for a chance to break into the rap/hip-hop music scene -- stresses how hard it is for women to break into the industry and gives viewers a chance to learn more about the culture of the business. Expect some strong lyrics, threats of violence, and lots of cursing ("bitch," "damn," "hell," and "dumb ass" are audible; stronger words are bleeped). Some of the contestants' personal stories include discussions of addiction and molestation. There are also racial tensions between the contestants. Drinking is visible, as are women clad only in underwear (nudity is blurred).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the rap/hip-hop culture. How are rap/hip-hop performers typically portrayed in the media? Do you think the media perpetuates stereotypes about the rap/hip-hop culture? Families can also discuss the culture that surrounds particular genres of music. Is there a difference between rap and hip-hop? Why does this music generally seem to incorporate strong lyrics and socially unacceptable behavior? Are references to sex and violence ever OK in music? If so, when?
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