Macklemore Just Released A Song About White Privilege And Black Lives Matter
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024
- Macklemore is taking on white privilege in his latest song, which is inspired by movements like Black Lives Matter. But is he the right person to take on the subject?
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Damned if you do, damned if you don't Macklemore. You can't satisfy everybody. At least it's sparking conversation.
+Jacob S. Sparking convo is not damned if you do though. Its exactly what he wants
it's admirable that Macklemore is speaking out about it. White Privilege 2 is almost a great response to White Iverson in outing culture vulturing
if a black person wrote it they would have not listened to it.
+Mario Perez Or called them racist. Say they are just complaining.
Devilking918 yeah that's what I meant haha but it doesn't go for everyone
That may be true, but if it results in positive change - I'll take it.
Lol. Damned if you do; damned if you don't.
Richard Taylor I thought that @1.07
Anybody remember Eminem's White America
Everyone is entitled to speak about themselves and their experience. Good for him for talking about this. We've got a long way to increase the empathy on this planet and decrease the defensiveness.
So if you are white and a rapper do you have to be gay like all black rappers? Just curious.
+Sockie Socko yes.
SoFloCawk Thanks for that affirmation.
AJ+ This song is not in support of white privilege, he's bringing out the issue. listen to the hole song ffs.
+Sammy Patel I'm fairly sure they know it's not an endorsement of white privilege. The video description is good evidence of that.
I can see how you might think they thought he was endorsing white privilege if you only watched the first few moments of the video though... Perhaps _you_ should watch the whole video before commenting.
That one time we went to the streets to ask people about white privilege: ruclips.net/video/aQK8H0z-irM/видео.html
+chris yates Denial is a helluva drug
+proteuseffects You're right and so is Chris
***** Alright, first tell me what do you think white privilege means and what city do you live in?
***** I can tell you that none of that is true. I'm a white male. I get stared at walking into 7-11, anyone can rob them and they know it. I get followed while at Wal-Mart by the "undercover security". I grew up in the projects in Chicago, went to the same schools as the blacks that lived in the same apts I did. I didn't even get my current job until the black guy that had it quit after 2yrs when he didn't have the right skills. So if there's privileged, its not the a good kind.
+Brad Schlangen As a white man you're unqualified to say that blacks don't face WORSE oppression than you. Besides, the statistics contradict your claims.
He should help by collaboration with other great rappers who aren't anywhere near getting recognized
Macklemore released a song about white privilege years ago, shouldn't be news he made another one
+Josh Stead He's done it on all his albums. Even before he blew up.
Money is the only thing with privilege in this country, not race
Macklemore is the right person to talk/rap about "white privilege" and racism because he is white. If a black person talked or rap about it, racist or ignorant people will just say "there goes another angry black person" and completely ignored the subject. Besides Macklemore already made a song about homophobia where in the video shows a mixed couple and he is not gay. Good for Macklemore for using his fame and artistic talent to try to make a difference in this society. We should all speak out against our own race or religion if we see people from our race and religion doing bad things. I think it is more powerful if one of their own speaks up against them. Like all Muslims should speak out and condemn terrorists and extremist. All Christians, Jews, Mormons should also speak out and condemn people who use the bible to spread discrimination and hatred.
We hate rappers when they make stupid shit about money drugs and women but also hate on rappers who make any type of social message..... Can't make everyone happy
all voices need to speak up about certain issues. if the world will take his voice more seriously than mine when he says what I say, I would be irresponsible if I silence him.
the last tweet though
+Inderjit Singh Yeah, that last tweet was really stupid.
+Inderjit Singh What i really have a problem with is the 2nd to last one. "He won't stop." What you want him to stop creating an art form that he loves because it was first created by back people? You can't just bar someone from an idea. Or maybe I'm missing the point.
Co-opted means taking and using for ones own use. I find it hard to believe that this is his motive. For one seeing the song is free. Secondly being a strong advocate for black lives far before he became mainstream. It's like dammed if you do, dammed if you don't for many white people that support the cause.
He's using his platform for a good cause.
I think the song does nothing but create controversy and EVERYBODY knows controversy sells... Continue the Black Lives Matter movement and when white people march along too, that also helps.
Tbh i was a bit offended by macklemores tune as a black person. Someone share their thoughts or explain cuz im still on the edge and confused as to what he means💖🙏🏽 god bless
macklemore or less pops some pills at the gift shop
1:02
This is the first I've heard about it. Damn you, AJ+ . . . damn you for perpetuating white privilege.
Yeah I get there point, but in the end isn't it good that their message is being spread? Shiting on allies isn't helping anyone.
How about we go back a decade and listen to White America by Eminem and then tell me how this is different or more controversial aside what we define the time?
I think it's more like black and Mexican privilege
I think its good of him! At least hes not bern wilfully ignorant and denying it or just ignoring it
Even if one is not being oppressed by an issue, bringing light to it is beneficial. Men can be feminists and white people should be advocating for those that oppressed.
Is he sincere about his song or just trying to get attention?
White privilege isn't s thing
Jet fuel cannot melt black lives matter.
Any questions?
we're all privileged
wow! respect
Well, I used to like Macklemore times change.
tired of this cultural apportion bullshit.
Both songs, Part 1 & 2, are powerful. Yeah. I believe it takes a White Americans to convince other White Americans about White privilege. Kudos Macklemore.
"Macklemore Just Released A Song", stop there, thats bad enough as it is