May 14th 2024.
The ongoing beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has been a hot topic in the national conversation for several days now. Recently, while being interviewed by TMZ, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his roles on The Cosby Show and Malcolm & Eddie, shared his thoughts on the feud and how it affects the hip-hop culture as a whole.
When asked about the mud-slinging between the two heavyweight rappers, Warner expressed his concern about the negative impact it has on the genre. He pointed out that certain aspects of the hip-hop culture have become normalized, such as rappers using the N-word and promoting violence, drug use, and misogyny in their music.
Warner stated, "It's become normal for us to use the N-word among ourselves. We claim to have taken the power back from it, but why should we use a word that was created to oppress and insult us? As artists, we should strive to spread love and upliftment to our communities, not perpetuate negative stereotypes."
He went on to say that the majority of Black music today does not reflect positivity or promote the upliftment of our culture. Instead, it often glorifies negative behaviors and perpetuates harmful stereotypes. Warner believes that there needs to be a balance in the music industry and that the media should focus on promoting underground artists who create dope music with positive messages.
In closing, Warner emphasized the importance of Black music having a balance and moving away from the stereotypical music that is popular today. He believes that by showcasing more positive and uplifting music, we can change the negative perception of hip-hop and promote a more well-rounded representation of our culture.
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