Rap continues to empower and push discourse around race relations in America Catalina BenavidesBlack History Month 2021Op-edsOpinionsSpecial IssuesFebruary 13, 2021February 18, 2021 Rap music today reflects the messages of both Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Rappers have used their platforms and lyrical talent to express to their audiences that the fight for equal rights for the Black community is not over.