Cultural Appropriation In Black Music

Their repetition of negative stereotypes

Their knowledge of history

Their cultural pride

Their musical talent

Ignore their cultural roots

Watch more television

Cease to speak or put themselves forward as experts

Learn from American rap records

Learning a new language

Practicing a Chinese martial art

Reading Shakespeare

Playing a sport

It helps promote the music

It makes the music more popular

It co-opts the music and erases its origins

It has no impact on the music

They were all middle class white men

They were African-American women

They were influenced by European classical music

They were from Asia

It will remain true to its roots

It will be forgotten

It will become less popular

It will be seen as white music

He believes he would have sold more if he were black

He claims to have no influences

He acknowledges the racism in society

He denies his cultural influences

It has no impact

It only affects black artists

It is beyond ridiculous to think it doesn't affect the industry

It affects all artists equally

They are often shut down by authorities

They are not accused of promoting violence

They are seen as more authentic

They face the same consequences as black artists

He denied his African heritage

He was apolitical

He openly affirmed a black and African identity

He was racially neutral and confused