He must have thought people forgot that. Short memory, eh Drake?
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Drake Is Upset Because Nobody Thinks He's Black Enough
I don't think Drake is any worse about the Black community than damn near all the artists in his category. I am happy for him and his money, I like a few of his songs but I didn't listen to him that tough but the stuff I did hear I liked. I know I'm not supposed to say that as a black male...lol...but I do.
Also, Drake heard this not being black enough from the people around him. This wasn't some grass roots, type of thing. As I said previously above, I've never, ever heard regular black folks like you and me say he wasn't black or black enough. Ever.
Also, Drake heard this not being black enough from the people around him. This wasn't some grass roots, type of thing. As I said previously above, I've never, ever heard regular black folks like you and me say he wasn't black or black enough. Ever.
His light-skin appearance is what has propelled him to stardom too. He is widely accepted by the dominant society kinda like how Sean Paul is widely accepted in comparison to let's say Beenie Man or Buju Banton. Same thing with Bob Marley being widely accepted in comparison to Peter Tosh.
His light-skin appearance is what has propelled him to stardom too. He is widely accepted by the dominant society kinda like how Sean Paul is widely accepted in comparison to let's say Beenie Man or Buju Banton. Same thing with Bob Marley being widely accepted in comparison to Peter Tosh.
Sean Paul is white though and Drake is accepted as an entertainer but is he accepted as White?
Who cares?Sean Paul is white though and Drake is accepted as an entertainer but is he accepted as White?
Drake is half-jewish and aligned with the dominant society in the music industry. He is basically a white man with a tan so he can code switch to appeal to both whites and blacks. J.Cole is of mixed race but I consider him a black artist in comparison to Drake.Sean Paul is white though and Drake is accepted as an entertainer but is he accepted as White?
Still doesn’t answer my question though…is he accepted as “white’ by “white“ people.
I see Drake as a Jewish Canadian. His moms is Jewish ..https://www.kveller.com/drakes-jewish-mom-and-a-rabbi-make-cameos-in-his-new-video/
The real question is why does he care? When you try so hard to be excepted…not going to happen!! Except yourself first! Being a mixed child you go through this, and if you are not carful this will turn into a reoccurring mental hang up (trying to fit the sleeve of being black enough). For one you don’t represent all of your people, you represent yourself first. Don’t let the clowns try and put you in a category. Be the best you, uphold the best values from whatever culture 2,3 what have you. Life is to short most forget this what’s it all about really peanuts to an elephant🐘.I can understand the frustration somewhat, but the real is… No one’s opinion should matter more than Drakes own. Drake should love the Blackness that he is to the end. Who is going to tell you how to mix your gumbo🤲🏽
Again, I've never, ever read or seen anyone outside of this thread question whether Drake is 'black' as we define it in the community.
The only debate about him is style, music, etc, the same arguments we have about a few 100% black rappers and singers.
Women liked Drake, dudes didn't and hated. That was it. Nothing to do with blackness.
Bob Marley is half white. Mariah Carey is half white. DJ Khaled is not even black and the street mentally see him as black. A lot of singers, rappers are not 100% black. Our community has always had mixed folks.
Sorry, but some of y'all calling stuff (Drake not being black) that is NOT reflected in the black community. He is seen as black by the community. End of story.
The only debate about him is style, music, etc, the same arguments we have about a few 100% black rappers and singers.
Women liked Drake, dudes didn't and hated. That was it. Nothing to do with blackness.
Bob Marley is half white. Mariah Carey is half white. DJ Khaled is not even black and the street mentally see him as black. A lot of singers, rappers are not 100% black. Our community has always had mixed folks.
Sorry, but some of y'all calling stuff (Drake not being black) that is NOT reflected in the black community. He is seen as black by the community. End of story.
Drake can go sit down some damn where! When has he EVER spoken up and used his platform to help address Black American #Freedmen issues? Then, he had a child by a white woman, if he was so black identifying would he not want a child from a Black woman so his child could be as well? He actually chose to DILUTE his blackness.
Completely agree. He should do more. He's not down for the community that got him famous and paid but some saying he's not regarded as black is a whole other separate thing that is not how he is viewed by the community at large.
That said, I think as this movement grows, the rappers and entertainers are come under a lot of pressure to do more.
He's corny and that's why it works. He is not perceived as a threat or risky so the machine will promote him till the end of times. He has surpassed Nas, Jay-Z and Eminem in terms of popularity and marketability.
On one hand we need unity and the other he’s not black enough.I thought the goal was to be you.I think we can all agree Drake brought the industry to a new level with his art.I don’t even like Drakes music and I can admit this SHEEEH!What are we doin!Are you Are we the voice or the eco🥴🤣😂🔊