Sometimes he does mention people he's working with. Other times he just gets on a soapbox
FEATURED Why Do Some Black People Dislike Dr. Umar?
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Sometimes he does mention people he's working with. Other times he just gets on a soapbox
No I'm saying Kendricks music isn't this "documentation of Black plight super conscious" thing people want it to be. The Drake beef was him calling Drake a pedophile, stuck in 2nd chilldhood and a culture vulture. That's not exactly doing a deep dive into Black politics.
His 1st major album was basically just a story about a day him and his friends had. Everything after that has legit been him rapping about his own vices and demons and how they've corrupted his life. None of that is this examination of the social structure of Black people in this country or the world. It's music about him and him only. That's why I said if you actually listen to or read his lyrics it becomes clear. And it's not a slight on Kendrick. It's a slight on the fans for blatantly ignoring what he's saying.
I'll use Alright again...outside of a couple bars a song about Kendrick basically telling his mom he's out here getting high and fucking groupies is the basis of "Alright" yet people took 2 lines from the hook and turned it into a protest song.
This is troublesome
Isn't he also a tax paying citizen? Why can't he use his platform to advocate for changes to the community that he himself still lives in
Fair but I also don't think you have to be a political activist to simply ask the mayor " what needs to be done to get some after school programs for the youth"
We are decades removed from the black panther party and the origins of why gangs were supposedly created. We simply cannot provide those resources we once could so why not ask the questions some people might be afraid to ask?
Just a thought brother
Elzo69Renaissance
These scars are the only real proof they could not
One he no longer lives in that community
2) he could but there are other blacks who can shift things those are the ones to focus on and call out
Not no rappity rap nigga
Again I agree. I just don't think it's smart to throw that label or responsibility on somebody who we don't know if they're qualified or even want to do it. And that last part is key because stuff like that is more than just a side passion project like social media has turned it into. That type of activism is a full time thing you can't just hop in and out of.
The Lonious Monk
Celestial Souljah
lol What can one dude do to combat gentrification? Chuck D is a rapper not a politician. You have to be careful about knocking people just because they aren't able to accomplish a goal. In some ways our system isn't designed for community activists to be successful.
Elzo69Renaissance
These scars are the only real proof they could not
So u just gonna say the same shit I said?
The Lonious Monk
Celestial Souljah
I didn't. You're saying they can't be leaned on. I'm saying be careful about that. He can't be leaned on to write policy to correct a problem, but that's not his role. He can give voice to an issue that allows it to be raised to the level where politicians feel the need to write policy. My point was that just because the system fails at some point doesn't mean that Chuck D can't be relied on to play his role.
Elzo69Renaissance
These scars are the only real proof they could not
So we need a rappity rap nigga to do that ?
And Chuck D s job is to rap
The Lonious Monk
Celestial Souljah
Yes, we need community activists to advocate for the people. Why does him being a rapper disqualify him from being able to do that, and do you think people can only have one job or play one role in life? He's been an activist pretty much just as long as he's been a rapper.
Old Man Cain
OG
This shit still hurts b....fuck you pal
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Get well soon 🦉🇨🇦
Based Dave 96
Stoned is the way of the walk.
Dr. Umar is a decent man.... you everyday coons are lost in his message.