Fantastic new concept album by a fantastic artist. The music itself is a wonderful pastiche of 70s funk and jazz. Critically acclaimed. Broke streaming records this week. I love it, and want to buy a copy of it. So, why do I hesitate?
Mr. Lamar decided to litter...not sprinkle...LITTER virtually every track with the n-word, often in every line of the song, which is a shame. You know, there was a lively discussion about that word, and other racial/ethnic slurs on Joe Madison's XM radio show this morning.
People think we can eliminate the sting of the epithet by constantly repeating it, yet we expel White kids from school if they dare say it, or fire White people for saying it on the job. Get a clue people!!! How can we expect White people to stop saying it when WE Black people keep saying it? You all sit around with your buddies and use it endearingly, but don't let a White person say it! You'll want to clock 'em! It doesn't matter who says it, it's still is an insult to Black people, and always will be. It doesn't mean anyone acting stupid. It doesn't mean anyone who is a criminal. It means Black people! Stop using that word! Quit giving others the excuse!
The sad part is that Mr. Lamar isn't going to lose sales because of it.
Rant over!
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