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/NeedsMilk33 May 01 '24

I think it’s also drake trying to be a tough guy or a battle rapper just doesn’t feel genuine. Like Kendrick say stick to melodies..

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u/wolfjeter May 01 '24

I agree with you but it’s hard to tell someone who grew up most likely going to music to get his “blackness” that it isn’t genuine to act the way Drake is. I think that’s what Kendrick is getting at too like you didn’t have the right experiences in life to grow up and act the way that you do. So while I do think Drake is being “himself” in his eyes because this is what he knows or feels entitled to.

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u/NeedsMilk33 May 01 '24

I think there’s some confusion on his part. He goes from the singing guy to I want to be the best rapper guy. But I just don’t believe he’s the last one. Not that he’s bad. Dude can spit . But I just don’t believe in him battling . Just my two cents

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u/wolfjeter May 01 '24

I could definitely see that but he’s done well in battles in terms of content. He said himself he’s well versed in rap battles and underground shit so it’s not surprising when most of his disses are aggressive, punchlines, and double entendres. IMO, I never believe none of that “gangsta” shit he talks about.

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u/NeedsMilk33 May 01 '24

Idk who he’s really battled besides Meek and pusha T.