When you think of prominent White rappers in the music industry, the first person that should come to mind is Eminem. Not only does he
danny G is set to hit the road for the first tour of his career. On July 10, he kicks off his 18-city “Content Overload
The landscape of hip-hop has definitely changed since the birth of the music genre more than 40 years ago and now more than ever there
There have been plenty of white rappers to hit the scene, but only few make major waves. As the blonde, Australian Iggy Azalea won an AMA
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.
Iggy Azalea’s questionable lyrics and faux Dirty South accent have come under scrutiny from those who believe she’s a culture thief. But in speaking with Complex, T.I. made it clear that he has no tolerance for the Iggy hate.
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea had something of a coming-out party at last night’s 2014 Billboard Music Awards. One has to wonder what it means for female rappers, however.
Over the past several months, Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar has been vocal in his criticism of white rappers who he feels disrespect the culture. The controversy began with Jamar blasting Seattle rapper Macklemore for the latter’s criticism of homophobia in hip-hop. Jamar told VladTV last fall that white rappers are “guests” in hip-hop and should recognize that “this is a black man’s thing.” Now, another veteran of 90s East Coast hip-hop is voicing his opinion. Buckshot of Black Moon and the Boot Camp Clik responded to Jamar’s comments and made it clear that he does not agree at all.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have generated much debate in hip-hop circles since the release of 2012s The Heist. The Seattle-based duo became indie rap poster boys after their single “Thrift Shop” became a mainstream smash, but not everyone celebrated the pair’s success.
Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar made headlines in September when he declared that white rappers were “guests in the house of hip-hop” after he was asked about Macklemore’s LGBT-friendly hit “Same Love.” The statement was given as Jamar explained why he felt a white rapper had no business criticizing homophobia in hip-hop. Alabama native Yelawolf was asked go offer his perspective on both Jamar’s statement regarding white rappers and the veteran emcee’s stance on homophobia.
Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar has come under fire for his controversial views regarding hip-hop, masculinity and homosexuality numerous times over the past few months and several times throughout his 20+ year career. But the outspoken rhymer does not hold back, and in a recent interview with VladTV, Jamar was asked about Seattle rapper Macklemore and his critically-acclaimed song “Same Love.”
African Americans are credited with the creation of hip-hop, however, Latinos and whites who have made contributions and have also been successful in this music genre.
Fortunately and unfortunately, hip-hop got a major boost of legitimacy in the mainstream realm when the bombastic Beastie Boys burst through the bastion of black
