Throughout his career, well-known American rapper and businessman Jay-Z has been an outspoken supporter of equality and social justice. He talked about how racism is frequently ingrained in people from an early age by their upbringing, including their family and community, in one of his interviews.

Consider racism to be a virus that spreads through various settings. As children grow, they pick up beliefs about the world around them at the same time that they learn to walk and speak. Prejudice and discrimination messages can become deeply embedded if they are conveyed during these formative years.

Jay-Z notes that this isn't always the case, though. He talks about how teens who listen to rap music and admire artists like Snoop Dogg frequently view racial relations differently. Contrary to many of the unfavorable stereotypes about Black people, these young people view prominent members of the Black community as equals or even heroes.

The rapper uses this observation to emphasize how difficult it is for teenagers to accept racist ideas when they are exposed to diverse voices and positive representations of different races in popular culture. The idea that someone they admire is somehow less than themselves or other people is something they instinctively reject.

Jay-Z's observation highlights how influential the media can be in influencing people's perceptions of race. Racism can be lessened in society by fostering positive perceptions of various racial groups and fostering discussions about equality.