Why are Black rappers aligning themselves with the right?
Why are Black rappers aligning themselves with the right?
Ice Cube has joined a long list of rappers who have cuddled up with conservative pundits and politicians
Article by Tayo Bero, the Guardian US: It points out that several prominent and wealthy rappers have recently aligned themselves with the far-right despite the extreme racism. Bero argues that this should not surprise anyone due to the solidarity of the wealthy.
Turns out that crazy doesn't disciminate. And when you're "important" (read: wealthy), it's easy to get surrounded by people who aren't going to challenge you, no matter how crazy you get.
Hmm...
The Mob is dropping common sense and
We'll gank in the pen', we'll shank
Any Tom, Dick and Hank, and get the ass spanked
It ain't about how right or wrong you live, but how long you liveHard to imagine the author of those bars being anything but conservative.