In particular, the themes of misogyny, disappointment, and nostalgia act as a counterpoint to the vocals, melodies, and jangly guitars so characteristic of the genre.
Tricksters are characterized by their male gender, their violence towards women, their misogyny and their ubiquitous role is usurping women's physical and cultural domains.
Responses to misogyny in hip hop music have ranged from criticism by women's rights activists, student protests and organized campaigns to a 2007 congressional hearing.