Do black folks deserve stars?
do we deserve our own to showcase their talent,
representation,
or a seat at the table?
it seems like when black people step into the spotlight,
we’re celebrated until we’re not.
it even happens to black sex workers on onlyfans.
yes,
even the straight ones.
Why does it seem we tolerate our people “until”?
now read me correctly,
this isn’t about the ones we shouldn’t have given fame to in the first place…
the ones who showed their true colors,
and we still handed them the spotlight,
only to act shocked when their bad decisions came back to bite us.
it’s only until when they reached the “get them out of here” phase,
we are ready to show them the door.
What about the ones we toss aside for no real reason?
the amount of people turning on beyoncé because of nicki,
the way folks criticize rihanna for the sake of criticism,
and the number of people quietly (or not so quietly) hoping jay-z is worse than diddy.
so many of our black legends have died unappreciated until we hear they’ve passed.
when they’re alive,
we are throwing them under the bus for someone who was born yesterday.
black content creators don’t get the same leeway as white ones.
it makes me wonder:
How can we expect to have stars if we don’t support or value the ones who are trying?
…then we turn around and compare ourselves to white audiences.
Britney Spears can spin around for content and she gets excuses made.
White content creators can be basic and do pranks all day
White content creators can be basic, do fucked up shit, and still bring in millions
Many white singers can sing an entire song with a bridge for 4 whole minutes
weirdly enough,
white folks often treat black talent better but many sell out for their approval.
it’s no surprise black gay males who come out have a white male on their arm.
it isn’t until it we no longer benefit them financially is when we get our wake up call.
so, is it a lose/lose for black talent?
are we only good for as long as we’re useful,
then cast aside when something shinier comes along?
or are we just repeating a cycle that’s only setting us up to fail?
unfortunately,
we will find a way to turn on kendrick soon enough.
he is cookin’ now but we will find a way to not appreciate what he is serving us.
these days,
we only let few sit at the table but i had to wonder…
Why are our seats so temporary while white folks can sit forever?
this train of thought,
courtesy of dr. umar.
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— Eze (@Nnamdi14108597) September 23, 2024
To answer your question, I think it’s the “ Crabs in a barrel, mixed with a misery loves company mindset”. I think currently there is this need and desire to build people up only to humble them.
I think we’ve also entered a new stage in our society. We never had the Stan Wars like we did with Beyoncé, Rihanna, Ciara, Keri Hilson, etc, where there could only be one. Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston, all existed in the same space and dominated the industry simultaneously.
That Dr. Umar clip is wild and he sounds crazy. I’m still trying to figure out why we are so quick to engage and spread conspiracy theories, is the truth that hard for people? Don’t get me wrong, I love the artist that he mentioned, but at some point when do we hold people accountable for the actions that they took?
P. Diddy created his own bed, I think we should focus more on his actual crimes and not his sexuality, but, it is what it is. I love them, but, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Prince all had a drug problem which caused their demise, I don’t know if you can just dismiss that and blame “ The White power structure”.
Then Dr. Umar says that LeBron James better watch out, my question would be why? There are plenty of basketball players and other professional athletes who were at the top of their game and who retired to great success and relative happiness, look at Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson.
All facts! Not gonna type a four page letter because WE will do nothing but come and poke holes in it to fit their narrative. But it’s always bugged me how WE have this selective outrage when it pertains to certain people/situations… but when it benefits us personally, it’s the “if we only realized we be stronger together…” bs. It’s tired and through.
Jamari 90% off your page is dedicated to destroying Black folks. I chop it up to your negative relationship with your parents. 🤷🏾♂️
This man is nothing but a grifter. Where.is.the.school.
People bashed Nicki, Rihanna, Ciara, Keri hilson, Ashanti and whoever else for Beyoncé for years
Now that the culture has turned on the star they created people are crying foul
The same way they speculated on Diddy for being weird before proof presented itself is the same way they’re speaking on Jay Z
I see no issue. Energy ♻️♻️♻️♻️
I was gonna say exactly this. The amount of Black women y’all “destroyed” (or tried to) in the name of Beyonce is CRAZY. And y’all didn’t think that nasty energy y’all were utilizing for others was just gonna disappear is funny. And this is just one example.