Many lyrics are also homophobic and degrading to women — issues in rap music that transcend Germany’s borders. In one song, the rapper Shindy says that his openness to having sex — described in an ...

The recording industry association had criticized lyrics by Farid Bang and Kollegah but defended its choice in the name of artistic freedom You can save this article by registering for free here. Or ...

The German Music Industry Association BVMI has apologized for allowing a controversial rap duo to both win an award and perform at last week's ECHO Awards, despite at least one of their songs having… ...

Reporting from Berlin — A nationwide controversy has erupted in Germany over a taboo-breaking rap duo that won one of the country’s most important music industry awards for a bestselling album and ...

Tapesh 2012 performs last year at the "Creole 2007" festival (Courtesy Photo) Not allowed to sing in Iran about the harsh treatment of women in society, the Iranian rap group Tapesh ...