Because They don't know what its like to be in the ghetto. White people that I talked to agree. You just can't realate. When white people blast hip hop in there cars they really don't know the deepnest of hip hop.
2006-09-13 18:27:10 · 20 answers · asked by savannahfast 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Can you relate to Tool?
2006-09-13 18:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by euphoriarevelation 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Does every African-American know what it's like to be in the ghetto? Or even further, does being from the ghetto and being African-American mean that you will automatically resonate with Tupac's music? Of course not. Hip hop isn't about ethnicity, it's about hurt, pain, frustration... experiences. It's about urban life, which does include many Caucasians, Latinos, and other ethnic groups but it also does not include people from these groups who haven't had those experiences. The moment we begin to attribute enjoyment of certain types of music to certain ethnic groups, we restrict jazz, classical, blues, rock n' roll, etc. to those groups that we believe has a right to enjoy them. What about eclectic music lovers?
There are many African American kids who blast hip hop on the radio that come from middle class and upper middle class backgrounds who have no clue as well. Don't make the mistake of polarizing music or any of the arts based on ethnicity. It short changes everyone and only serves to promote stereotypes.
2006-09-13 18:40:08 · answer #2 · answered by Missy A 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ive already posted a long thing on pac (refer to that worthless "I hate Tupac" thread.
I actually dont think its a white thing. Being white, and knowing white people i think with Tupac its more age than color. I think the younger people grew up with garbage rap like nellys and Gunits and they dont see substance.
Its the kids like that little b*tch "Kidd" on this thread thats probably like 13 and doesnt know Sh*t about anything.
Most white people i know love pac. he came on the other day on the radio and 3 of us in a car had to pull off the road and take it all in. His hopes, ideas, and reflection is universal.
He painted a clear picture if you had never set foot in america at all.
I dont buy that "you cant listen or make rap if you arent from the ghetto" deal. You dont have to be in something everyday to understand (at least somewhat) what is going on somewhere.
the whole "telling the ghetto story" is played out, its an accuse for rappers to put out negative sh*t to the kids and not take responsibility.
But as far as pac, white people that were old enough to be affected by his music before he died seem to still love him, the white people that ive found that dont are either to young to appreciate him, or are just against rap
2006-09-13 18:37:36 · answer #3 · answered by anonymous w 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
...did I miss a meeting ? Is relate now spelled realate?
Please understand, on this anniversary of Tupac's death, that essentially, he did not die, HE WAS KILLED.
Kurt Cobain TOOK HIMSELF OUT, John Lennon was MURDERED.
Tupac was KILLED. Do you see a difference?
Cobain was F**cked Up...
Lennon was a man that espoused peace
Tupac.... (....finish this sentence for me, because I am white, but tell me that I am wrong)
I do not hate hip-hop or rap, and I am sure that Mr. Shackur had a long career ahead of him.
But don't ...FANS..build a legacy on a couple of records and a spectacular exit...
...and exactly what is does "deepnest" mean
2006-09-13 19:01:29 · answer #4 · answered by dweed 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I justed watched the Tupac special on VH1. He had black fans and also a ton of white fans he appreciated them all and really just liked being loved by them regardless of color. He said he loved when someone told him he had a good performance. Also when he was speaking about another issue he said people related to his music in different ways, some liked the sound, some werent thugs but he felt they would grow out of it in time, and others who did live the thug life needed to hear his message so they had someone to relate to. He could see the importance of his music and how different people related to it in different ways. He was proud that his music effected so many types of people. Maybe you dont realize how deep the music is yourself that it can translate to people of all races and income levels is a true testament to his talents as an artist.
2006-09-13 18:45:47 · answer #5 · answered by helpfulhannah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I disagree. Just because someone isn't ghetto doesn't mean that they can't enjoy a certain type of music... and race shouldn't have anything to do with it. Some people may not fully appreciate the meanings of certain lyrics based on how they were raced or the environment, but white/black is irrelevant.
2006-09-13 18:36:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i'm a very big tupac fan.. i love his music i cant say i relate to it cuz i never been throw the **** he has in his music but i still love his music, i love the points he tryed to get across in his songs.. but i dont think its just a black ppl thing, there are some white ppl that do live in the ghetto and can relate too... and there are black ppl that never lived in the ghetto a day in there lives and cant relate to it... ya know?
i dont think its the race, i think its the ppl themselves...
2006-09-13 18:39:20 · answer #7 · answered by XxxManDiiExxX 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
heck i never knew who he was untill a cople of years ago. some white ppl grew up in the ghetto. its not just blacks. music is music i mean so what if white ppl are blasting hip hop in there car. so what next we cant have spinners on our car.
2006-09-13 18:42:00 · answer #8 · answered by broncosnumber30 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yea, I agree. Even though he had plenty of white fans, I still think to some degree that they don't understand the essence of hip-hop and how real, raw and gritty it is. Hip-hop is life cause everything in life has various aspects and views and all is not just positive or negative, it's a well rounded, blended mixture of the realness of life. And I personally believe to some extent that white people can't grasp the whole concept and and aura of hip-hop culture.
2006-09-13 18:40:16 · answer #9 · answered by Ms. Intellect 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Well everyone and there taste. I don't think all white ppl can't relate to Tupac's music. I don't like generalization.
2006-09-13 18:31:33 · answer #10 · answered by anesziere 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A lot of white people relate to Tupac's music. I am not white but I know that alot of people of diff rent races really can relate to his music. We as black people are not the only races that are born into poverty, and can relate to gangsta music. I feel you there are alot of white people who are faking though, acting like they been threw the struggle, but ain't been threw nothin, nothin, and more nothin.
2006-09-13 18:37:47 · answer #11 · answered by dcthugbaby 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋