Does rap influence teens ? Yes somewhat in positive and negative. I think depending on the song itself. Like some rappers rap about the getting the "gwap"(money) and girl plus what they would do with them. There's also the rappers that keep it in a perfect point of view like some of positives of being rich besides the fact that you get money or the girl.
Can the music make you think in a certain way? Somewhat. You can hear what the rapper is trying to get at but the facts that can push you into a gang is different. Like before you can see the out looks of life instead of aiming to get yourself inot trouble with the law.
Can the style of music make a difference or can it change you? Definitely ! You can be leaning to one end of the music and thats the way people view you. Techno somewhat has no lyrics but the beat and the vibe makes you feel good. It can make a total situation flip around for the better. The style can make a huge difference on your decision and your emotions play a role on this.
Link:http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20030303/does-rap-put-teens-at-risk