Thesis Statement

TOPIC: Videos

• Bartender by T-Pain
• Same Girl by R. Kelly ft. Usher
• Belly Dancer by Akon
• Confessions Part 2 by Usher
• Candy Shop by 50 Cent

REASON FOR THE SELECTION: They were sung or performed by African-American Artists. To show how these videos revolve around girls, money and fame.

THESIS STATEMENT: An analysis of these videos uncover how certain African-American artists project hedonistic values through media.