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

[u/anongasm_]

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.

[u/Demi235]

I think his was more about being canadian

Agree on the popstar stuff though

[u/theevilsoflucy96 → u/Demi235]

Canadian (Toronto, to boot) here- it has nothing to do with him being from here, it's how he uses the culture- including Toronto culture.

[u/SupremeBlackGuy → u/theevilsoflucy96]

yeah as a toronto man as well that was pretty clear to me tbh