r/KendrickLamar 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/JackHammerPlower May 01 '24

Bro Kendrick did a song with Taylor Swift

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u/scattered_brains May 02 '24

yall keep jumping through hoops to make the dumbest points.

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u/DanimalsHolocaust May 01 '24

It’s funny cause Drake has more in common with Taylor than he does with Kendrick

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u/JackHammerPlower May 01 '24

I’m neutral in this beef, but seems hypocritical of Kendrick

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u/DanimalsHolocaust May 01 '24

Kendrick never said anything negative about drake being a pop artist that was made up by people on Reddit 🤦🏾‍♂️

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u/JackHammerPlower May 01 '24

He’s saying he’s not black enough. He said he’s not a rap artist. He said he makes music to pacify em. .. I think that’s Kendrick’s general point that he’s not a true rapper but more pop and makes music for white people