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[GoldenEye 007]

I mean even 2 Chainz was asked to perform

Well it's in his name. They thought he'd be in chains on stage. Traditional!

 

[nicoga3000]

AKA they are afraid that they cannot control him and he goes 'off reservation' during the performance.

A valid concern probably.

Yup. Perfectly valid and silly to think otherwise TBH.

 

[Netherscourge]

I want NWA to crash that show sooooo bad.

 

[Nightbird]

wow, I actually want to see the comments on that one

edit: as expected more about Kanye being dumb than anything else

 

[Stabby McSter]

I want NWA to crash that show sooooo bad.

noh

they'll be shot on sight

 

[Whompa02]

.

You can perceive the bad PR messaging however you like. Be angry. You're allowed to be.

 

[Netherscourge]

noh

they'll be shot on sight

Nah - if Eminem does Eazy's parts, they can keep him up front and the cops won't shoot.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

You can perceive the bad PR messaging however you like. Be angry. You're allowed to be.

"Minority artists wouldn't want to play anyway because of Trump's past rhetoric."

This is literally part of your argument.

 

[Kickz]

Damn.. Massive L taken by Kanye.

Come on Kanye you know its time to give us MBDF part 2

 

[Revolver]

I guess he should have worked for free then it would be more "traditional".

 

[Whompa02]

"Minority artists wouldn't want to play anyway because of Trump's past rhetoric."

This is literally part of your argument.

It could absolutely be a factor...86% of african americans voted for Hillary. If you wonder why, then you're blind. Artists have pride too...

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

It could absolutely be a factor. 86% of african americans voted for Hillary. If you wonder why, then you're blind.

...are you doing a bit?

I'm pointing out the logic error in your argument.

 

[Exploratory]

A fallen idol.

 

[Quintin DM]

LOL you can't make this stuff up holy shit!

 

[SimpleGamer]

Soooooo was this Ye wake up call?

 

[Whompa02]

...are you doing a bit?

I'm pointing out the logic error in your argument.

and I'm telling you that there's not a logical error in the process of hiring an artist to perform at an event.

 

[theignoramus]

No Black person should perform at Trump's inauguration, but that "traditionally American" phrase is the biggest dog whistle ever. Basically saying rappers arent "traditionally American"...very insulting.

 

[Fercho-Kyzer]

Kanye really looks like a dumbass after this.

 

[Gaogaogao]

I Miss The Old Kanye

 

[Frozenprince]

I eagerly await Ye's Donald Trump diss track.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

and I'm telling you that there's not a logical error in the process of hiring an artist to perform at an event.

Okay, for the last time:

1) You say this was just PR to explain why an artist will not be performing and isn't meant to be racist.

2) You then say that minority artists probably wouldn't want to play anyway due to Trump's past rhetoric aka racist statements.

So, using your logic, we shouldn't assume this is more racist rhetoric from his team despite a history of racist rhetoric from Trump and his team.

I can't make this any clearer for you.

 

[PixelatedBookake]

Donald Trump doesn't care about black people.

 

[Nexus Zero]

I don't think there are many things more "typically and traditionally American" than hip hop but, well we all get the subtext.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Kanye really looks like a dumbass after this.

L of the year?

 

[Lovely Salsa]

Donald Trump doesn't care about black people.

No one cares more about black people than trump

 

[Super_Cobra]

Kanye you played yourself.

they just called you a nigger to your face

As cruel as it seems I have to agree.
Fucking assholes, hip hop is an American tradition.

 

[Ray Wonder]

Okay, for the last time:

1) You say this was just PR to explain why an artist will not be performing and isn't meant to be racist.

2) You then say that minority artists probably wouldn't want to play anyway due to Trump's past rhetoric aka racist statements.

So, using your logic, we shouldn't assume this is more racist rhetoric from his team despite a history of racist rhetoric from Trump and his team.

I can't make this any clearer for you.

They invited 2 Chainz

http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/2-chain...perform-at-trump-inauguration-news.27457.html

 

[magwizsorc]

To be fair, Jay-Z doesn't like taking him anywhere either.

 

[MagnaderAlpha]

Both genres were made by black people, though I guess one was hijacked

Blues, Jazz, Rock, Pop, R&B, Gospel, Soul and Hip Hop all originated from black artists. Whites, I guess they got Country and Classical music. Oh, and ethnic European styles, like Celtic Riverdance-stuff and Polka.

 

[Dali]

They invited 2 Chainz

http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/2-chain...perform-at-trump-inauguration-news.27457.html

As I pointed out earlier, if true it makes the excuse given even more clear pandering to his base in an effort to marginalize black people. They could have made up any number of other lies to save face.

 

[collige]

They invited 2 Chainz

http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/2-chain...perform-at-trump-inauguration-news.27457.html

Nothing says America like Tity "All I want for my birthday is a big booty ho" Boi!

 

[Ray Wonder]

As I pointed out earlier, if true it makes the excuse given even more clear pandering to his base in an effort to marginalize black people. They could have made up any number of other lies to save face.

So if they invite Kanye, it's pandering, if they say his music isn't a fit, it's racist.

Nothing says America like Tity "All I want for my birthday is a big booty ho" Boi!

Idk what he would've performed haha

 

[Ponn]

You can perceive the bad PR messaging however you like. Be angry. You're allowed to be.

It could absolutely be a factor...86% of african americans voted for Hillary. If you wonder why, then you're blind. Artists have pride too...

Thank you for allowing me to perceive blatant racism for what it is. Now, while you are allowing that don't sit there from a perch telling people they are wrongly outraged because they are making things up with conjecture when you're whole argument hinges on the made up scenario of the guy in charge lying about Kanye not wanting to play in the first place and/or lying about his stated reason. That's a classic Trump tactic to fight facts with lies and conjecture while calling the facts lies. Because making a blatant dog whistle is oh so much better.

Remember people, this inauguration is about UNITY, right?

 

[BronsonLee]

tbh the last person on Planet Earth I would want performing at my presidential inauguration would be Freddy Spaghetti

2nd last would be Kanye West because he absolutely will go off the reservation

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Not even diet racism

TI explains it best

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIfSIqFF7dQ

It was basically look, I am friends with a black celebrity but you can't come into my house and meet my friends.

As a hater of TI, +1 for TI

Well it's in his name. They thought he'd be in chains on stage. Traditional!

breeh

 

[Catvoca]

So if they invite Kanye, it's pandering, if they say his music isn't a fit, it's racist

If they said his music wasn't the right fit then no one would care. Instead they said he's not "tradionally American"

 

[collige]

Idk what he would've performed haha

Feds Watching

 

[Condom]

Old people generally don't like hip hop. I'm not directly seeing the racism in this one although I get how some could see it as a dog whistle kind of thing.

Edit: so they did invite other hip hop artists? Interesting

 

[Roi]

Politics aside this is horrible thread title. You can't use quotation marks and then edit important parts out so it looks like something else it said and it fits your agenda.

 

[The Salt Life]

Do hip hop artist usually perform at Presidential inaugurations?


Hip Hop doesn't seem appropriate imo

Edit: isn't kanye seeking help for mental health issues? You don't want him wired up with a mic, that's just common sense.

 

[PSqueak]

Also Taylor said in her 2009 Rolling Stone cover she voted for Obama so I don't know why you associate her with Trump just because she's white?

She was brought up not for association with trump but because a kind of feud with Kanye since, you know "imma gonna let you finish...."

Edit: i dunno how the fuck i made that typo...

 

[dc89]

Kanye will perform at his own inauguration.
#Yeezy2020

 

[Whompa02]

Thank you for allowing me to perceive blatant racism for what it is. Now, while you are allowing that don't sit there from a perch telling people they are wrongly outraged because they are making things up with conjecture when you're whole argument hinges on the made up scenario of the guy in charge lying about not inviting Kanye in the first place and/or lying about his stated reason. That's a classic Trump tactic to fight facts with lies and conjecture while calling the facts lies. Because making a blatant dog whistle is oh so much better.

Remember people, this inauguration is about UNITY, right?

I hope you'll be joining me on the protest in DC on Saturday too. Unless you want to be on a perch yourself spouting "RACISM RACISM!!!"

 

[Mattlikewhoa]

"Even if you in a Benz, you still a nigga in a coupe", Kanye

First line I thought of as well...

 

[Ray Wonder]

If they said his music wasn't the right fit then no one would care. Instead they said he's not "tradionally American"

Well they didn't say that. They said:

"He's been great, but it's not the venue...

The venue we have for entertainment is filled out, it's perfect, it's going to be typically and traditionally American, and Kanye is a great guy but we just haven't asked him to perform."

http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/16/politics/donald-trump-kanye-west-tom-barrack-inauguration/

It's a stretch to say they said that, let alone make an argument that it's meant in a racist way.

Feds Watching

Perfect lol

 

[Frozenprince]

Let 2017 be known as the year Kanye continues to catch L after L.

 

[studyguy]

Politics aside this is horrible thread title. You can't use quotation marks and then edit important parts out so it looks like something else it said and it fits your agenda.

Original headline is too long first of all to fit within the limits.
If you think it's out of line then feel free to contest to a mod dude. Looks like it fits to me considering the quote.

What part of it is editing to fit my supposed agenda?

 

[.JayZii]

Lol.

 

[Reptars Revenge]

I love the line "he considers himself a friend of the president"

 

[Dali]

So if they invite Kanye, it's pandering, if they say his music isn't a fit, it's racist.




Idk what he would've performed haha

Try again. I said the excuse they gave is bullshit if they really did invite another rapper. It's the lie they used that's pandering. They could have given myriad reasons why they didn't want Kanye like scheduling conflict or some nonsense but they went with not "traditional American."