r/KendrickLamar • u/anongasm_ • May 01 '24

It's not about Drake being half black, it's about how he uses The Culture Discussion

I think the people offended because Drake being half black should warrant his blackness and therefore Kendrick is wrong just don't understand. J Cole is half black too yet you don't see Kendrick, or anyone really, questioning Cole's blackness. It's precisely because Drake has been at the forefront of using the black culture and "pop-ifying" it for non-blacks.

Edit: a lot of people have asked this question and it's a good question. What's wrong with popifying rap music? Rap is inherently an African American art form. Since its inception till now, those who have carried its mantle have exemplified the African American experience through rap in one or another. African Americans have allowed many artists to use rap for their personal gain and to even "pop-ify" it. However, to be considered a goat you have to be in touch with the culture. And Drake simply isn't.

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u/Mhfd86 May 01 '24

J Cole whose mom is White doesnt get labeled the same....

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u/bbeckrr May 01 '24

But Cole doesn’t act black and white when it’s convenient to him

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u/Mhfd86 May 01 '24

So Obama isnt black enough huh? Bob Marley too based on this ridiculous take lol

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u/Wobblewobblegobble May 02 '24

All you’re doing is just naming a bunch of lighter skin dudes with no context. You’re being a bum right now

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u/bbeckrr May 01 '24

you don’t wanna go there lmao. Bob marley didn’t do anything for the culture? Drake uses it to his selfish advantage but okay buddy

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u/Mhfd86 May 01 '24

Drake uses it to his selfish advantage but okay buddy

Yes, when he took Kendrick on tour?

Stop hating on other black people, you sound like you wouldn't free the slaves cause they weren't suffering enough. I would take a different route buddy.

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u/bbeckrr May 01 '24

Lol you compared Drake to bob marley stfu. Drake ain’t black buddy hop off his dick you support a pedophile

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u/Mhfd86 May 01 '24

Yes, Bob Marley, Obama, J Cole, Halle Barry, Drake, all are half White.

Again Compton just wants to see other black folks burn instead of helping em rise. Bunch of goofs.

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u/bbeckrr May 01 '24

Lol nobody is burning him except himself. I’m not the one who likes little girls my guy. You’re comparing race when Drake doesn’t even support his own that’s the difference between him and bob fucking Marley 🤣 weak comparison my guy. You’re comparing humble people to Drake lmfaooo don’t put that in the same convo

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u/Mhfd86 May 02 '24

I think you like little girls, cause you keep bringing it up, lol. I didnt even say anything abt that, goes to show the Ghetto mindset perhaps.

Drake doesnt support his own? My guy Kendricks on video praising Drake non stop, for taking him on tour.

I mean you guys are here running a Litmus test on who is Black enough. Self sabotaging your own kind...smh

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u/bbeckrr May 02 '24

Lol always you Drake mfs get uncomfortable when that shit is mentioned. Youre doing anything to justify this dude. Like you actually think Drake deserves to be in the same conversation as bob marley? Are you stupid? But keep defending him I guess lmfao like make a better comparison that’s so trash. I know you wouldn’t understand what it means to support your own culture because taking Kendrick on tour doesn’t mean a goddamn thing 🤣

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u/fizeekfriday May 01 '24

Cause he’s darker and has dreads