[Remixed]

ladygaga: @GagasPaws I think J&D is meaningful because of the cultural context, such classic rappers coming into our community so fearlessly.

her power

[Vertigo Stick]

Originally posted by Remixed

is brit #1 yet

Baby can't you see

[Jameson Teqkilla]

Originally posted by bringhimdowndown

Whites are not a minority. Jesus Christ.

So people are only allowed to use elements of majority cultures freely?

Are you saying that majority cultures are inherently superior to minority cultures?

[ryanpittman97]

Originally posted by Nippy'sReceipts

The problem with Miley is that her use of black culture is more appropriation than appreciation. She is no JT, Robin, or even Bieber. It doesn' t come off as genuine esp. since she was unfamiliar and uninterested in urban music just the other year.

Justin Timberlake knew nothing about R&B music before MMC, Robin Thicke's dad is a famous actor who played on Growing Pains, and Justin Bieber is from Canada

[JessPop]

Originally posted by Jameson Teqkilla

So should Rihanna not be allowed to sing songs Calvin Harris wrote?

What about Sia?

Rihanna singing WFL or Diamonds isn't exactly the same thing as some random white chick trying to break away from a Disney image (who wasn't even interested in Hip Hop culture a year ago) suddenly deciding to twerk and sing about 'molly' and getting 'turnt up' in the club while slapping some midget's ass. But you tried though.

[Praise Mariallah]

Originally posted by Nippy'sReceipts

The problem with Miley is that her use of black culture is more appropriation than appreciation. She is no JT, Robin, or even Bieber. It doesn' t come off as genuine esp. since she was unfamiliar and uninterested in urban music just the other year.

I mean.

Wasn't she JUST a country bumpkin? Once she's done being black, she might decide to become a geisha.

But God forbid you call it what it is.

[Remixed]

On Lady Gaga
“Look at Gaga. She’s the creative director of Polaroid. I like some of the Gaga songs. What the **** does she know about cameras?”

OMG Kanye is so annoying. Btw isn't he like 3 years late hihi

[Nippy'sReceipts]

Originally posted by Jameson Teqkilla

You mean a 20 year old had a change in tastes or interests?

Or maybe you mean a pop star launched a calculated plan to get more publicity?

Yes, both. However, this is a temporary change of interests. She is going to have amnesia about playing black in 5-10 more years when she goes back to her lily white country pop existence.
She knows America's former sweetheart playing black and embracing ratchet culture is shocking/jawdropping which is why she does it. Smart & well-played but I can see right through it

[highwayuni]

Do black people legitimately feel offended by Miley or is this just for the sake of making something seem controversial when it's really not (like Blurred Lines).

[Jameson Teqkilla]

Originally posted by JessPop

Rihanna singing WFL or Diamonds isn't exactly the same thing as some random white chick trying to break away from a Disney image (who wasn't even interested in Hip Hop culture a year ago) suddenly deciding to twerk and sing about 'molly' and getting 'turnt up' in the club while slapping some midget's ass. But you tried though.

Rihanna sang a song written by someone who did not grow up in her culture to get publicity, a hit song, and a different image for herself. She had performances and promotional videos that fit the "mature, european" feel Sia gave the song.

Miley sang a song written by someone who did not grow up in her culture to get publicity, a hit song, and a different image for herself. She had performances and promotional videos that fit the "trashy, party animal" vibe Mike WiLL gave the song.

[Nicole]

Miley is not appropriating black culture. She's reflecting what's going on out there in the world with WHITE kids who act like this because they think it makes them cool. This is why what she's doing is striking such a chord...a lot of people are seeing themselves in her.

[MrPeanut]

Originally posted by Jameson Teqkilla

So people are only allowed to use elements of majority cultures freely?

Are you saying that majority cultures are inherently superior to minority cultures?

I feel like y'all are on the verge of another "Reverse Racism" discussion.

Let's go back to dragging Brinty.

[Praise Mariallah]

Originally posted by Allstar

Must have missed that interview where Miley limited afro-americans down to twerking.

You also must've missed the interview where Miley herself called being black, "a vibe".

This isn't rocket science. Accept the fact that Miley has her little black costume on and as soon as it's not a marketable image anymore she'll go back to being the country bumpkin valley girl she truly is. Or maybe, if she's really bold, she'll decide her next era she should be a chola or geisha.

[BoyOnBoy Wonder]

Originally posted by Praise Mariallah

Wasn't she JUST a country bumpkin?

Yes, because limiting ourselves to one paradigm will lead to a WONDERFUL world!

[JessPop]

Originally posted by Praise Mariallah

I mean.

Wasn't she JUST a country bumpkin? Once she's done being black, she might decide to become a geisha.

But God forbid you call it what it is.

Exactly. But don't tell that to some people or otherwise you're just delusional and all white people are allowed to do the same thing that black people do without consequence. Its basically just another "If black people can say the n-word, then why can't I?" type of thing. Just stupid.

[Jameson Teqkilla]

Originally posted by Nippy'sReceipts

Yes, both. However, this is a temporary change of interests. She is going to have amnesia about playing black in 5-10 more years when she goes back to her lily white country pop existence.
She knows America's former sweetheart playing black and embracing ratchet culture is shocking/jawdropping which is why she does it. Smart & well-played but I can see right through it

So you're saying that Snoop Lion, Mike Will Made It, Pharrell, Kanye, Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa, Nelly, French Montana, 2 etc. are all being out-smarted by her? That one little white girl can just make the entire hip-hop game bow down and record with her?

I just don't buy it.

[bringhimdowndown]

Originally posted by Remixed

On Lady Gaga
“Look at Gaga. She’s the creative director of Polaroid. I like some of the Gaga songs. What the **** does she know about cameras?”

OMG Kanye is so annoying. Btw isn't he like 3 years late hihi

The old tea. He sounds pretty bothered.

[Jameson Teqkilla]

Originally posted by JessPop

Exactly. But don't tell that to some people or otherwise you're just delusional and all white people are allowed to do the same thing that black people do without consequence. Its basically just another "if black people can say the n-word, then why can't I?" type of thing. Just stupid.

Oh yes, because twerking is just so loaded with a racist history tied in with the concept of slavery and discrimination. It's just like the n word!

What a joke. You've never seen true oppression in your life. People used to actually die over this kind of thing in this country.

[Allstar]

Let's just stop

[Alexz]

Miley is a cultural icon.