Should white people be able to rap lyrics with the N word in them?

[Jenesis]

So just a poll for funzies so don’t get all panty bunched people.

Basically we all know that the N word is often used in rap. Most POC say that white people or NON POC can’t rap the song using the N word. They have to censor when rapping along.

Your thoughts?

 

[y2kmark]

POC need to focus on more pertinent issues, and rap sucks anyway...

 

[xmontrealer]

Personally, although uncomfortable when I first started hearing the N-word in rap songs and between POC in movies and TV shows, I have gotten used to it.

And I thought it was super funny when J.B. Smoove told Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm "You're my n*gger, Larry!". That said I would never use the N-word in conversation myself.

Now the only time I get uncomfortable is if I'm with a black SP, and the background music she is playing contains the N-word.

And since I can't rap, for me Jenesis's original question is a non-issue...

 

[Brill]

Narcissist?

 

[andrew50000]

If that word evokes so much pain and anger then no-one should use it. It's hypocritical for black people to say that they can use it as a friendly greeting amongst each other but non-blacks can't.

 

[xmontrealer]

If that word evokes so much pain and anger then no-one should use it. It's hypocritical for black people to say that they can use it as a friendly greeting amongst each other but non-blacks can't.

Imho I believe the original theory is that by black people using the word in a non-negative way it was intended to reduce the original negativity of the word, which I believe it may have amongst them. But a non-black using it does still imply that original negativity.

That said, and being a Jew, I have never felt the need to call my Jewish friends "Heebs, "Hymies", "Sheenies", "Kikes", "Yids", or "Jew-boys", to diminish the negativity of those names, all of which I would react to very negatively if a non-Jew referred to me or other Jews in those terms...

 

[HeavyNaturals]

Complete double standard. ,
Why would anyone refer to each other in a negative way and actually try and sell it as a kind word between other blacks

 

[Ceiling Cat]

I second the motion, only if the rappers stop rapping about bitches and ho's.

 

[The Oracle]

That word just conjures up thoughts of slavery and barbarism so I'll just pass on it altogether thanks.

 

[andrew50000]

That word just conjures up thoughts of slavery and barbarism so I'll just pass on it altogether thanks.

Yes, it does, so it's contradictory to tear down statues, and rename streets, of people who contributed to black slavery, whilst black people still use the N word.

 

[Jasmina]

Don't worry about other people's answer (POC included) worry about you, why would YOU want to use the word?

Yes, it does, so it's contradictory to tear down statues, and rename streets, of people who contributed to black slavery, whilst black people still use the N word.

 

[The Oracle]

Yes, it does, so it's contradictory to tear down statues, and rename streets, of people who contributed to black slavery, whilst black people still use the N word.

My understanding is that black people feel like they are taking back the word for themselves. Hard to image their plight unless you walk in their shoes.

As for the removal of statues and renaming streets that should be decided by the local government body that has jurisdiction over it. All should be done democratically. Not by mob justice. That's where I draw the line. If you deface public monuments and insitutions then you should go to jail. None of this well we will charge you but then drop the charges at a later date. That just encourages these ANTIFA types to keep on with their disruption of society.

 

[maurice93]

If that word evokes so much pain and anger then no-one should use it. It's hypocritical for black people to say that they can use it as a friendly greeting amongst each other but non-blacks can't.

Why should you care? Unless of course you personally have a desire to use the word.

 

[andrew50000]

Don't worry about other people's answer (POC included) worry about you, why would YOU want to use the word?

I wouldn't. No-one should. That's my point.

 

[andrew50000]

Why should you care? Unless of course you personally have a desire to use the word.

I don't care, and I don't want to use that word. I am just pointing out the hypocrisy. It's not my thread, I'm just stating my opinion, like everyone else.

 

[Knuckle Ball]

POC need to focus on more pertinent issues, and rap sucks anyway...

Having your cultural art forms appropriated by the very group that has been oppressing you for the past 400 years would seem like a big deal to me.

 

[Knuckle Ball]

Complete double standard. ,
Why would anyone refer to each other in a negative way and actually try and sell it as a kind word between other blacks

It’s known as reclaiming the word…same thing as the gay community did with words like “queer” and “f*g”.

 

[superstar_88]

I'm just glad this survey was not another one of Dart's lame attempts at a survey.

 

[Valcazar]

Complete double standard. ,
Why would anyone refer to each other in a negative way and actually try and sell it as a kind word between other blacks

Because language is complex and contextual and things mean different things in different contexts.

 

[op12]

Narcissist?

Nagger, as in 'to nag'. What else could OP be referring to?