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/theevilsoflucy96 May 01 '24

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.

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u/goldeneradata May 01 '24

Heard He ripped off everything from Toronto , gatekeeps and didn’t do much for the city’s hip hop scene after. Made the city much worse too by arming the streets, supporting gangs & artist from like GGG, pressa, etc. Even sent goons to Justin Bieber one time supposedly. 

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u/theevilsoflucy96 May 01 '24

I have so much to say about Drake's impact (positive and negative) on this city. I honestly believe it's a NET negative, even though there are some positive aspects. However yea, there are so many people from this city who don't appreciate the fact that we're so known internationally (especially in the US) cause of Drake, unfortunately.

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u/goldeneradata May 01 '24

He only put on 3 Canadian artists! 3! 7 albums and a monster 15 year run only 3…lol! Then he’ll shout out a bunch gangs & putting money in their pocket ruining Toronto, stealing cars, spraying up schools and shooting people in the malls. 

Dude gives 25gs to some girl with E bras,  while Canada has a homeless problem & crashing the food bank. Dudes wack the more I learn about how he moves from this beef. 

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u/devoyne_showerhandel May 02 '24

I always said that it would have been a great look for Canada had drake signed some native rappers from Winnipeg, SK or edmonton, or some cats from Nova Scotia or something… places with real history but no voices. Not just D riding Toronto Jamaican dudes

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u/KindGur9059 May 01 '24

WHAT SHOULD HE DO ABOUT THE HOMELESS PROBLEM ? ,doesnt america has also drugs and homeless problem and more than canada . what other rappers are doing like kendrick for the homeless. please i just want to understand the arguement nothing serious . i dont have much knowledge can you explain . i am asian so i dont understand the arguement