Church Uses Billboard to 'Trash' Rap Music

By NBC News Channel

CHICAGO, IL -- Members of a church in Chicago are using billboards to protest demeaning lyrics used in rap songs. On Monday, St. Sabina Church put up 20 billboards across the city that target recording artists who they believe produce negative music.

The billboard reads, "Stop listening to trash," and lists ten current rappers whose lyrics they believe demean women and endorse violence. The pastor of St. Sabina Church says the only way to end violence and disrespect towards women is to confront every form of negativity, including the music industry.