My President Is Black Controversy

I wanted to say something earlier about this whole Bill O’Reilly/Dennis Miller vs Jay Z/Jeezy issue but refrained from doing so. But I can’t let it go.
As you may or may not know I always come to the defense of hip hop when ‘outsiders’ try to demean or denigrate the art form that I love. I defended Luda when he expressed how he felt about Madame Secretary Hillary Clinton. Like I said then, I’ll say now. I may not agree with his choice of words but I understand and agree with the point he was making. So back to the whole ‘President is black’ debacle…
I was over at Eb the Celeb’s spot * Hey Eb!!! What up!!* and I saw this post (<—click here)and I felt that it summed up what I am feeling to a tee. So hop on over and read it, but before you do I’m gonna give you just a taste of how I feel.
Okay first I gotta say that Nas really REALLY disappointed me on this one! I mean they more than likely picked him for this song because of his ability to make conscious records right? Does he bring that to this politically charged track? No!! He’s rapping about strippers, rose gold and rims. What the hell? Smarten up Nas! Now personally, I don’t think the song was offensive or inappropiate for the moment. Maybe it’s because I’m a big Jeezy/Jay Z fan and that’s overriding my senses, but to me the song was not that offensive. Just like in Luda’s case I’m sure some of the things said could have been said differently but what ever happened to freedom of speech? I mean really? It’s the first amendent to the constitution!
Now in the same token that goes both ways. Mr. O’reilly and Dennis Miller are protected under that same amendment to say whatever they feel about hip hop and that song/show but I also have that right to state that I disagree with them. Not fully, but partially disagree. They did present a good argument that that may not have been the right place but who are they to say when and where I can express my support or non support for the president or anybody?
My issue is that there are way worse things going on and that have happened than a song supporting and showing love for the first African American president. I mean we made history, can we relish in it for just a bit? Not too long though because we have work to do, but just for a little while. Why does it seem that he is constantly attacking Hip hop? *Sidenote; I’m still mad that nobody stood up for those Dixie Chicks when they were anti war/Bush and Toby Keith went hard on them with that wack ass patriotic song he made! If I was blogging back then I would have had their backs!!* Life is so much bigger than rap!
Anyway check out my girl Eb’s Post
Peace
Sincere

My President Is Black (Remix) – Young Jeezy *