Why are there so few talented white rappers?

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bigrash

Lifer
Feb 20, 2001
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Originally posted by: Drakkon
why is it that every white rapper that gets a record deal makes millions while every black rapper that gets a deal doesn't always make millions?

what the hell are you smoking?
 

nakedfrog

No Lifer
Apr 3, 2001
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Originally posted by: Hankerton
Solid White Rappers:
Beastie Boys
Jedi Mind Tricks (one of two members)
The High & Mighty

Solid Black Rockers:
Soulfly
God Forbid
Canderia
Edit: Couldn't forget Killswitch Engage

They're out there, but you have to think of the origin of both genre's. Makes it more difficult to break through on either side, but they're out there.

Heeeellllooooo... Jimi fscking Hendrix?
 

meltdown75

Lifer
Nov 17, 2004
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Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Originally posted by: Hankerton
Solid White Rappers:
Beastie Boys
Jedi Mind Tricks (one of two members)
The High & Mighty

Solid Black Rockers:
Soulfly
God Forbid
Canderia
Edit: Couldn't forget Killswitch Engage

They're out there, but you have to think of the origin of both genre's. Makes it more difficult to break through on either side, but they're out there.

Heeeellllooooo... Jimi fscking Hendrix?
wow. yes. i heard some on the way home from work yesterday and it pretty much was the best tune i had heard in weeks.

:music: and the wind... cries... Mary... :music:

but my personal favourite... :music: and so castles made of sand... fall into the sea... eventually :music:
 

Howard

Lifer
Oct 14, 1999
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I'm sure there are many talented white rappers, but you have to remember, we only see what the industry churns out.
 

SirChadwick

Diamond Member
Jul 27, 2001
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Originally posted by: Hankerton
Solid White Rappers:
Beastie Boys
Jedi Mind Tricks (one of two members)
The High & Mighty

Solid Black Rockers:
Soulfly
God Forbid
Canderia
Edit: Couldn't forget Killswitch Engage

They're out there, but you have to think of the origin of both genre's. Makes it more difficult to break through on either side, but they're out there.

Don't forget to add Sevendust to that black rockers list.