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Jay-Z comes out in support of gay marriage, also supports having fewer problems
By Sean MorrowMay 15th, 2012, 5:00 pmComments (8)
Jay-Z has come out as a person who favors human rights over dogmatic hate! The rap-treneur recently told CNN that, "What people do in their own homes is their business and you can choose to love whoever you love. That's their business. [It] is no different than discriminating against blacks. It's discrimination plain and simple." Is reason the new swagger?
This is awesome. No matter how silly it sounds, Jay-Z actually is an important voice in American culture; people listen to him. Jay-Z is a role model, and considering how homophobia in black communities is an oft-discussed topic, his words are important and powerful. Gawker has an interesting write-up on homophobia in rap culture, and past homophobic remarks and rhymes from Jay-Z. They ask the important question: what are the implications of someone who once rapped "faggots wanna talk to po-po's, smoke 'em like cocoa" coming out in support of gay rights?
Jay-Z also considers Obama's remarks on same-sex marriage to be a "political plus," implying Jay supports Obama's statement from not only a moral standpoint, but from a vote-garnering standpoint. When asked about Obama's literally gay-bashing opponent Mitt Romney, Jay-Z showed more political savvy, refusing to comment with a simple statement that he didn't "want to talk about the man." Choosing not to comment? Do we have a future politician on our hands?
Commentarium (8 Comments)
And we should give a fuck how Jay-Z feels about anything... why?
Fuck you. I got 99 Problems and a commentor ain't one. Bitch.
A severe lack of talent that seems to be increasingly obvious to people.
The "why" was in the article. Have someone read it to you slowly.
^ winning
The Jay Z quoted rap lyric was obviously not about gay people. How can this writer find reason to criticize him for an important stand that will greater impact on his audience, than say... Lady Gaga or Madonna. And what a generalization about "black communities."
The answer to the important question is that there are just as many idiotic gay people that are willing to give their money to this mildly talented a-hole as there are straight people.
Wow, Nerve. Of the millions of pictures of Jay-Z available, you pick one with Will Smith for the gay marriage story? What's the matter, no pics with Anderson Cooper available? Perpetuating those kinds of rumors is just childish. I'm disappointed in you.