Jul 31, 2015

They way you get offended for other races rubs me the wrong way

 

Jul 31, 2015

"medium talents" is actually how bill murray referred to chevy chase

i do see your point about dicky... but i still dont think his privilege should disqualify him. i feel like u only prefer rap artists who reinforce the kinds of social injustice and urban nihilism ur convinced exists in the world

when pall falls asleep, he says n---- in his dreams

 

Jul 31, 2015

But he wasn't in a frat. That's an unfair generalization if I've ever seen one.

 

Jul 31, 2015

I think that's a big reach if you have ever heard his talking voice he sounds exactly the same. Iggy has an Australian voice and tries to sound like Nicki Minaj ...big difference

 

Aug 2, 2015

Rapping about being white is not allowed guys

 

Jul 31, 2015

The core of Dicky's music is up for interpretation. That's what we're arguing about. While you think it's about race commentary, a lot of us are pretty sure that it's about humor and playing a character. At the same time, I've never seen you blow up at any of your favorite rappers for their rampant sexism (see your response to the song White Dude). You'd probably chalk it up to environment or something, which is a fitting excuse for Dicky. What about the fat black women when obesity happens to be a serious issue for black females? You really expect some sheltered, white pothead joke-rapper to have some poignant insite or a sterile and pc perception of things? Stop playing the white teacher who rescues the black kids from injustice in the world and relax.

 

Jul 31, 2015

That's quite the emotional reaction to Lil Dicky's comedy shtick

 

Jul 31, 2015

yes it was

i honestly dont understand how you can worship these slurring wacked out medium talents (future is, like, dylan thomas, the praise you give him)... but a different artist like dicky can be swiftly dismissed out of hand lol. three demerits

 

Jul 31, 2015

I thought it was a pretty funny concept

 

Jul 31, 2015

f---, that was pretty cool

 

Aug 1, 2015

snoop ain't tweet or instagram dicky's album...

 

Jul 31, 2015

Its purely comedy, that's all I saw that was. I'm reading all these comments wondering why the heck its being interpreted otherwise. Its cartoon, and he is a skinny white Jewish looking dude

 

Aug 2, 2015

Honestly, as big of an issue as racism is, it's okay to joke about sometimes. What Dicky's doing is funny and should be looked at as funny, nothing less or more than that. He's a comedian. Comedians joke about race all of the time.

 

Aug 2, 2015

Getting offended by dicky In 2k15

 

Jul 31, 2015

I think @WPG not caring about white people is silly obviously -- we are an entitled people so why should he

The issue to me is how he overlooks sexism, homophobia and anti semitism in rap -- casual topics by a plurality of classic artists. It's all conditional which is why dicky should be taken within context too.

 

Jul 31, 2015

Not saying you don't have a stance, but were this Dr. Millionaire's music video and there was a skinny white geek with a pocket protector in it or an Asian guy in a ninja costume I really doubt you'd be as bleeding heart about it.

 

Jul 31, 2015

Tell me how I'm supposed to feel about this @WPG

 

Aug 3, 2015

My major annoyance is people getting offended by his success with comedy rap, and blaming that offense on a few race jokes. Jokes about all races, mostly white mind you.

Jokes that are FAR less offensive than some of the things Eminem or Biggie have said about women.

For example, in White Dude, Lil Dicky acknowledges his privilege as a white male. He details personal advantages he's experienced in life in a comedic style. Would you prefer him not to bring this issue up at all? I mean, it exists. Would you prefer he take Macklemore's apologetic angle instead?



To me, Macklemore's version of "White Dude" feels like him posting his Kendrick apology text after the Grammy's (Kendrick hated that). Check out those Youtube comments. It seems like there's no way to discuss white privilege and NOT offend someone. I get it, it's a sensitive topic. Lil Dicky chose the comedy route. Eminem embraced it. Action Bronson ignores the issue all together.

Dicky has been quoted numerous times saying he wants to be the "Larry David of rap". I don't recall anyone getting all up in arms about Curb Your Enthusiasm, which covered racial differences numerous times in comedic fashion.



Lil Dicky doesn't mean any harm. He's approaching sensitive topics with humor and honesty.

Glad to have your perspective @GroovySlim

 

Aug 3, 2015

Problem is he's white m8. We're not allowed to joke about that stuff. You should know that

 

Aug 1, 2015

Im going to say this now.. I REALLY like this, slightly new approach.. but it definitely works.

Two completely different artists, but what first caught my attention about Eminem was how different he was, the things he'd talk about and stories he'd tell. Im getting the same kinda vibe from Dicky.