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As the 50 Cent and Rick Ross beef intensifies, we asked you, the community, if rap beefs have crossed the line. Here is what you said.

Who do you think is winning the battle so far?
50 Cent 316 62.57%
Neither is winning 108 21.39%
Rick Ross 81 16.04%
Do you think 50 Cent and Rick Ross' beef may turn violent?
No, I don't believe anyone will get hurt 268 52.96%
Yes, I think it could turn violent 165 32.61%
I can't tell either way 73 14.43%
What should be off limits to rappers who participate in rap beefs?
Attacks on family or unrelated persons 292 43.71%
Violence or physical confrontations 165 24.70%
All of this is acceptable 133 19.91%
Talk of committing violent acts 78 11.68%
Do you think the media encourages unhealthy aspects of rap beefs?
Yes 397 78.61%
Not Sure 57 11.29%
No 51 10.10%
Which of the following should the media NOT report when covering rap beefs?
All of this is fair when covering rap beefs in the media 249 40.82%
Attacks on family or unrelated persons 181 29.67%
Talk of committing violent acts 95 15.57%
Violence or physical confrontations 85 13.93%
Should rappers who battle keep their beefs within the confines of music?
Yes, rappers should only battle with lyrics 299 58.74%
No, it's okay for rappers to diss each other outside the music 210 41.26%

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