CHI-RAQ is being criticized for what some feel is an insensitive and exploitative take on the issues currently facing the city of Chicago. Wesley Snipes, who stars as veteran gang leader Cyclops, has heard the critics. But Snipes dismisses the criticisms.
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Eminem draws backlash for his controversial Veteran’s Day performance
Eminem and controversy go together like Chris Brown and arrest warrants, so it’s not a huge surprise that the hip-hop star managed to raise the ire of a lot of people with his Veteran’s Day performance this week.
Young Chop defends Chief Keef, blasts Interscope
Rapper Young Chop spoke to Forbez DVD about the Interscope’s decision to let Chief Keef walk; criticizing the label for not giving the rapper a chance to fully meet the requirements of the deal.
Nicki Minaj responds to the media’s criticism of her ‘Ananconda’ video
Easily one of the most talked about music videos of the year across all genres,…
Don Lemon and classist blacks shouldn’t dish out what they can’t take
Both Don Lemon and Charles Barkley conveniently ignore the fact that their dismissal of black people of a certain social background as “ghetto” and “ignorant” is just as detrimental as being called “not black enough.”
Iggy Azalea explains why she doesn’t rep Australia
Iggy Azalea has been criticized for her co-opting of “Dirty South” American hip-hop slang and affectations, when the Australian-born rapper obviously has a different cultural background.
Traci Braxton defends freaky show: ‘Keep your opinions to yourself’
Braxton’s had the singles and “Stacy Sippin'” with Raheem DeVaughn all over the Web, but she got a different kind of attention a couple of weeks ago after she performed at Howard University
Rah Digga slams Iggy Azalea: ‘Don’t try to convince me you’re Gangsta Boo’
Rah Digga had some choice words for Iggy Azalea. During a recent interview with ThisIs50, Rah criticized Azalea for not being herself on her records.
Tiny defends Iggy Azalea’s fake accent: ‘That’s just talent to me’
Speaking with VladTV, Tiny praised Iggy Azalea for her ability to appropriate a southern black accent when she raps–despite being a white girl from Australia.
Young Thug refers to Birdman as ‘my lover’ on Instagram
Following rumors that surfaced of rapper Young Thug threatening to shoot a transgender in Atlanta and accusations that he was a notorious gay-basher, the hip-hop star posted a video on Instagram that has the public asking questions. More than the clip, the caption that was included is what has tongues wagging.