VIDEO: Azealia Banks' interview with Hot 97 - talks about Iggy, Black Culture

[Willy Wonka 4]

Having a mentor and a boyfriend who are black suggest more than fetishization.

 

I never said everyone is equal. I'm saying racism in America co-exists with the idea that black culture is cool and with white guilt among some progressives. I'm trying to bring in complexity, other dimensions. The American vs foreiger side of things too.

 

History isn't just pre-1960's, it's also the last 50 years where liberals have largely been controlling the narrative about race.

 

I wasn't talking about Iggy there, but your idea that white people wanting to participate in (I'm using that phrasing advisedly) black culture means that white society actually isn't racist. I was saying that fetishization/exoticification of a culture does not mean acceptance/equality of people of said culture.

 

On the note of Iggy though, no. Having black friends doesn't make you not racist.

 

But your theories only make sense if everyone is equal. Black kids and white culture is NOT the same as white kids and black culture. Furthermore, talking about bringing in complexity, black culture being "cool" is such an oversimplification that, once again, does not do justice to the power dynamic. Racism in America exists as "other cultures are cool when done by beautiful, thin people with as light of skin as possible". 

 

Yeah, and thank god they have and we've now introduced the beginnings of decent compassion and forced people to realize that non-white people are humans too.

 

Nothing will ever crack me up more than this whole "white guilt" thing though. That will crack me up till the day I die.

Just because I don't lick Azealia's ass and agree to her **** doesn't mean I'm blinded by ignorance.

The way you act towards Azealia is nothing but a symptom of the reasons I'm happy I don't see the world like you

[inuborg 4,136]

I really liked this interview and it kind of warms me up to Azealia again. With her talking about Black culture, Eric Garner/Trayvon Martin, etc., and tearing up kinda showed that this specific topic is truly important to her, as it is to a lot of us. I want some people to be a Black Hip-Hop fan for one day to see how they feel about this situation. It's so nerve-wracking.

Ive been meaning to ask why you don't like Azealia, I mean it seems like you good. You have Solonge the goddess in your sig, so your taste is flawless  

[Michael 533]

Although the ice is thin, I understand Azealia's point and her frustration.

 

If we take the equation away from Iggy Azalea, and look at the grander schemes of things, Azealia is actually referring to something much deeper than that. It's the racism that still goes on under our noses and the fact that white people are making money and acclaim off the things that black people can all do and better. It's as if Iggy Azalea was almost a man-made business creation to use black culture so that her skin colour means she could reach a wider demographic. She's making money from hip-hop, but is also the marketable pretty white girl.

 

Let's use the movie industry for example. A large film studio will be less likely to fund a movie with an all black cast or black actors than they would be otherwise, especially if the target demographic for the film is a largely white audience and if they intend on marketing the film in a wide release.

 

When was the last time you saw a big budget Hollywood movie with an all black cast? The movies that are being made with largely black actors, are still movies about slaves and prison. And if they aren't, they are movies that have been directed and produced by black filmmakers themselves. For example - Precious, The Butler, Think Like A Man, etc.

 

We've seen it happen very recently with Exodus.

And then the few times that film companies have been brave enough to break the racial boundaries, such as Rue in The Hunger Games, there has been an enormous backlash.

[ByeBye49 161]

What even is black culture and white culture?

 

From what I've been reading, apparently I should be listening to hip hop, making rap music. 

 

Seriously, can someone explain it to me. I have no idea. 

[miju 375]

Although the ice is thin, I understand Azealia's point and her frustration.

If we take the equation away from Iggy Azalea, and look at the grander schemes of things, Azealia is actually referring to something much deeper than that. It's the racism that still goes on under our noses and the fact that white people are making money and acclaim off the things that black people can all do and better. It's as if Iggy Azalea was almost a man-made business creation to use black culture so that her skin colour means she could reach a wider demographic. She's making money from hip-hop, but is also the marketable pretty white girl.

Let's use the movie industry for example. A large film studio will be less likely to fund a movie with an all black cast or black actors than they would be otherwise, especially if the target demographic for the film is a largely white audience and if they intend on marketing the film in a wide release.

When was the last time you saw a big budget Hollywood movie with an all black cast? The movies that are being made with largely black actors, are still movies about slaves and prison. And if they aren't, they are movies that have been directed and produced by black filmmakers themselves. For example - Precious, The Butler, Think Like A Man, etc.

We've seen it happen very recently with Exodus.

And then the few times that film companies have been brave enough to break the racial boundaries, such as Rue in The Hunger Games, there has been an enormous backlash.

Hit the nail right on the head

[MahoganySnitch 67]

Watching it now.

Although the ice is thin, I understand Azealia's point and her frustration.

 

If we take the equation away from Iggy Azalea, and look at the grander schemes of things, Azealia is actually referring to something much deeper than that. It's the racism that still goes on under our noses and the fact that white people are making money and acclaim off the things that black people can all do and better. It's as if Iggy Azalea was almost a man-made business creation to use black culture so that her skin colour means she could reach a wider demographic. She's making money from hip-hop, but is also the marketable pretty white girl.

 

Let's use the movie industry for example. A large film studio will be less likely to fund a movie with an all black cast or black actors than they would be otherwise, especially if the target demographic for the film is a largely white audience and if they intend on marketing the film in a wide release.

 

When was the last time you saw a big budget Hollywood movie with an all black cast? The movies that are being made with largely black actors, are still movies about slaves and prison. And if they aren't, they are movies that have been directed and produced by black filmmakers themselves. For example - Precious, The Butler, Think Like A Man, etc.

 

We've seen it happen very recently with Exodus.

And then the few times that film companies have been brave enough to break the racial boundaries, such as Rue in The Hunger Games, there has been an enormous backlash.

This, absolutely!

I still can't believe people complained about Rue...when she was explicitly mentioned as dark-skinned. Like... 

[No Angel 128]

Ive been meaning to ask why you don't like Azealia, I mean it seems like you good. You have Solonge the goddess in your sig, so your taste is flawless

 

I was a really big fan of hers, I still have my 1991 vinyl I got for Christmas, but I think I just kid of got frustrated with the delays and such, and I just kind of fell off with her. But seeing this video of her discuss it all about Interscope, I understand why. Major record labels are the worst now.

 

And I understand why she's crying during the Iggy segment of the interview and how frustrating it is to see things you've grown up with get co-opted by a white person, all while watching them constantly get bigger and bigger while more authentic black artists get the shaft repeatedly. I always contemplated giving AB another chance, and I think I will. I really liked this interview. 

 

And yes!! I'm waiting for Sol to release a new damn album already.  :cry:

 

Although the ice is thin, I understand Azealia's point and her frustration.

 

If we take the equation away from Iggy Azalea, and look at the grander schemes of things, Azealia is actually referring to something much deeper than that. It's the racism that still goes on under our noses and the fact that white people are making money and acclaim off the things that black people can all do and better. It's as if Iggy Azalea was almost a man-made business creation to use black culture so that her skin colour means she could reach a wider demographic. She's making money from hip-hop, but is also the marketable pretty white girl.

 

Let's use the movie industry for example. A large film studio will be less likely to fund a movie with an all black cast or black actors than they would be otherwise, especially if the target demographic for the film is a largely white audience and if they intend on marketing the film in a wide release.

 

When was the last time you saw a big budget Hollywood movie with an all black cast? The movies that are being made with largely black actors, are still movies about slaves and prison. And if they aren't, they are movies that have been directed and produced by black filmmakers themselves. For example - Precious, The Butler, Think Like A Man, etc.

 

We've seen it happen very recently with Exodus.

And then the few times that film companies have been brave enough to break the racial boundaries, such as Rue in The Hunger Games, there has been an enormous backlash.

 

God bless this post.

 

People tend to look on the surface claiming it's racist to be pissed off at Iggy's success, rather than looking at why she's gotten so big and how she's suddenly the face of Hip-Hop erasing every classic MC there ever was. Racism is such a strong force and it infiltrates on nearly everything, just like other forms of hatred. Also, regarding your post about films, there was a leaked email from Sony regarding the idea that if "we cast less Black actors in lead roles, films would be more successful internationally, because people aren't fond of Blacks." It's unbelievable.

[FKAJAKE 5]

You keep saying that, but is that really thing? Im not trying to be rude or funny either.

 

dunno if someone answered u on the next page but i wanted to answer this lmao

 

 

it don't really know what it is, but my friends are allllways calling me out on it, and i don't mean to do it but i really shouldn't

 

i think it's like when white people try and distance themselves from the privilege by referring to white people as a third party. 

[craig 680]

I was saying that fetishization/exoticification of a culture does not mean acceptance/equality of people of said culture. ...

On the note of Iggy though, no. Having black friends doesn't make you not racist. ...

Racism in America exists as "other cultures are cool when done by beautiful, thin people with as light of skin as possible".

 

 

Usually liking a culture goes along with liking it's people. I like British culture, I like British people.

That's goes especially when you're as deeply immersed as Iggy.

 

Blacks friends are one thing ... a black mentor and black boyfriend are another.

 

PSY is not beautiful or thin, yet people love Gangham Style.

A lot of black rappers are equally distant from white beauty standards. They are very "other" to normal white society with their hairstyles and fashion.

 

You see everything through ideological blinders it seems. Reality is more messy. Not everything fits your narrative.

[inuborg 4,136]

I was a really big fan of hers, I still have my 1991 vinyl I got for Christmas, but I think I just kid of got frustrated with the delays and such, and I just kind of fell off with her. But seeing this video of her discuss it all about Interscope, I understand why. Major record labels are the worst now.

 

And I understand why she's crying during the Iggy segment of the interview and how frustrating it is to see things you've grown up with get co-opted by a white person, all while watching them constantly get bigger and bigger while more authentic black artists get the shaft repeatedly. I always contemplated giving AB another chance, and I think I will. I really liked this interview. 

 

And yes!! I'm waiting for Sol to release a new damn album already.  :cry:

 

 

God bless this post.

 

People tend to look on the surface claiming it's racist to be pissed off at Iggy's success, rather than looking at why she's gotten so big and how she's suddenly the face of Hip-Hop erasing every classic MC there ever was. Racism is such a strong force and it infiltrates on nearly everything, just like other forms of hatred. Also, regarding your post about films, there was a leaked email from Sony regarding the idea that if "we cast less Black actors in lead roles, films would be more successful internationally, because people aren't fond of Blacks." It's unbelievable.

Seriously I was expecting that album the Q1 2013 after True but sis been paying dust lol. 

 

And its weird how after the TNC came out, Iggy was suddenly put in the same lists and Lauryn Hill and Nicki and Queen Latifah when she has the fraction of the talent. And I can't say this enough, and its not because she's white, its because she isn't good or authenthic. 

Usually liking a culture goes along with liking it's people. I like British culture, I like British people.

That's goes especially when you're as deeply immersed as Iggy.

 

Blacks friends are one thing ... a black mentor and black boyfriend are another.

 

PSY is not beautiful or thin, yet people love Gangham Style.

A lot of black rappers are equally distant from white beauty standards. They are very "other" to normal white society with their hairstyles and fashion.

 

You see everything through ideological blinders it seems. Reality is more messy. Not everything fits your narrative.

Gangham Style was a novelty hit 

[Michael 533]

And just to clarify, by the ice being thin I mean that Azealia has a way of being so passionate and expressive that sometimes her actual opinion gets lost and people don't understand the point she is actually making.

[craig 680]

I still think people prefer their rappers black, even if they prefer actors and many other things to be white.

Just because women face discrimination in many roles, doesn't mean they aren't preferred in others.

[TRILL MONSTER 1,113]

Daaammmn .....she called t.i a coon

One second I'm a coon then suddenly the coon is me :nooo:

[Staryu 6,162]

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[inuborg 4,136]

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