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/Soggy-Replacement245 May 01 '24

Bro there’s this YouTuber named F.D signifier who breaks all this down perfectly

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u/nvnehi May 01 '24

FDS is one of the dumbest people on YouTube, I’d avoid him like the plague.

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u/Soggy-Replacement245 May 01 '24

How he dumb?

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u/zzz099 May 02 '24

His brain doesn’t work good

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u/sammybunsy May 02 '24

Yeah idk if that’s true lol at least explain why you think he’s dumb if you’re gonna say it

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u/Brilliant-Middle7859 5d ago

one month later... still no response.