Discussion: Is 'Rap God' homophobic? - Page 6

Ainsworth

Ew, he's so disgusting and redundant. Yes, it's homophobic.

Kenneck

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Originally posted by Drais.

Eminem fans are so weird.

If he went out and committed a hate crime and admitted to doing it y'all would find some way to defend it and say it isn't a hate crime.

They'd probably say "Well, that's just Eminem being Eminem".

Яeo.

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Originally posted by Drais.

He literally said "if two people want to be miserable together they should be able to"

That's not supporting gay marriage

he hates marriage in general

Relampago.

The fact you all run in here seething is causing a problem in itself.

The fact you are all so oversensitive about this only gives true homophobics justification to continue using this slur. Don't get me wrong, Eminem's verses bother me too, especially today, but it bothers me more that everyone lets it get to them THIS much.

The use of the "n" word received a positive connotation because of the African American community to utilize the slur for their advantage, so successfully to the point you can now refer to your friend as "your *****". Of course the word still holds heavy racial tenses, but at least the word can positively be used is SOME way.

The use of f***** needs to be the same way. As a person with a family from Mexico, whenever I hear a racial slur referring specifically to immigrants, I brush it off because I know my family may be Mexican, but they are good, hardworking people who achieved legal citizenship fairly and efficiently.

If you are not what people say you are, you should not be offended. I'm sure a vast majority of the gay community identifies themselves as gay and not "f*****s".

Still, Em should know that we are in new and forward times; words like these are no longer acceptable. The use is even more disappointing, as Em is typically considered a skilled lyricist who should not have to resort to petty tactics as these.

ToxDuris

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Little gay looking boy so gay I can barely say it with a straight face...

HUYPHAN

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Eminem is right on one thing: he is indeed singled out more often for his homophobia than many other hip-hop artists are. However, his brand of homophobia has often been more aggressively violent, going beyond "the f-word" to openly advocating physical attacks on gay people. The "victim" approach doesn't look good on him.

Drais.

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Originally posted by Kenneck

They'd probably say "Well, that's just Eminem being Eminem".

"He does it all the time but he doesn't mean it."

Ainsworth

Omg @ there ACTUALLY being people in here trying to say this isn't homophobic

abrahamjmr

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Originally posted by NeverSincerely

He isn't trying to influence anyone to do any of those things though. A lot of his lyrics aren't meant to be taken seriously. He's literally trying to offend people and get a reaction out of them, he doesn't mean half the things he's saying. I didn't think anything he could say at this point could cause any type of controversy since he's already said it all before, but I guess I was wrong.

They're too sensitive.

Яeo.

I mean, he can't use the N-word so he has to find a replacement for it.

Stitches.

Some of you are doing the most as usual.

Drais.

Offending people in general is wrong and tacky, especially if you're PURPOSELY doing it to get a reaction out of people.

It has nothing to do with being "sensitive".

abrahamjmr

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Originally posted by Ice Cream Skies

But we can't say what will & won't be influential. A #1 on iTunes reaches a lot of people. I listened to Eminem a lot when I was in my teens. It's his target listener demographic.

I just think it's lazy. We're breaking so much ground in society. "Same Love" was a hit & it benefitted everyone with its message. Eminem's been using gay slurs & hating women for years. It's just boring & stale now.

I don't expect his music to be about rainbows & sunshine, but I wish he'd stop thinking it was cool or edgy to use words that end up accidentally (??) promoting hate & ignorance.

I get your point, I'm not saying it's okay, it's wrong, but it's Eminem, he has always done that to get a reaction from people and he always does get it. It's been happening for years.

Maybe Later

Non EM fans why do even care ?!
if you think his fans are being denial its their problem !!
why would care about someone you don't even listen or stan to ?!

just move on and stop being dramatic !!

jamir21

Im gonna stay out of this one............because yeah

Яeo.

At the end of the day, he's a Rap God and you bitches will have to deal.

Konichiwa

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Little gay looking boy so gay I can barely say it with a straight face

abrahamjmr

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Originally posted by Relampago.

The fact you all run in here seething is causing a problem in itself.

The fact you are all so oversensitive about this only gives true homophobics justification to continue using this slur. Don't get me wrong, Eminem's verses bother me too, especially today, but it bothers me more that everyone lets it get to them THIS much.

The use of the "n" word received a positive connotation because of the African American community to utilize the slur for their advantage, so successfully to the point you can now refer to your friend as "your *****". Of course the word still holds heavy racial tenses, but at least the word can positively be used is SOME way.

The use of f***** needs to be the same way. As a person with a family from Mexico, whenever I hear a racial slur referring specifically to immigrants, I brush it off because I know my family may be Mexican, but they are good, hardworking people who achieved legal citizenship fairly and efficiently.

If you are not what people say you are, you should not be offended. I'm sure a vast majority of the gay community identifies themselves as gay and not "f*****s".

Still, Em should know that we are in new and forward times; words like these are no longer acceptable. The use is even more disappointing, as Em is typically considered a skilled lyricist who should not have to resort to petty tactics as these.

Best comment I've read on this thread.

Ice Cream Skies

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Originally posted by Relampago.

Still, Em should know that we are in new and forward times; words like these are no longer acceptable. The use is even more disappointing, as Em is typically considered a skilled lyricist who should not have to resort to petty tactics as these.

This is pretty much all I'm trying to say.

Eminem is super talented. He's a witty lyricist (for the most part), he's very successful & he has a voice. Why is he resorting to stale & old "shock" tactics?

The main thing I'm upset about/concerned with is that there are gay people in this post defending him.

But whatever. It is what it is, I guess. #1 ITUNES THE SLAYAGE!!

J a y

As bad as white people all over Twitter calling eachother n*gga, and gays using f*ggot.