Main Choice: Xxxtentacions “Look at Me” Music Video
While it’s common for young troublesome black rappers to be outspoken, it’s not common for them to speak out against their own demographics. “X” makes a grisly music video where he speaks against social issues revolving violence and race. The lens to be explored are intersectionality, race, and that of BLM. Cons of this analysis are that the controversial meaning behind it might not be accepted by most, regardless of the rectitude it ultimately aims at holding.
Shade Rooms hypocrisy on Bias and Racism
The Shade Room is known for being the “Black TMZ”, covering everything from memes, social issues, news, etc under the lens of the African American community. Being that its demographic holds an unvaried set of values and interests, the Shade Room presents its content specifically and exclusively. Under the lens of race, there is a lot to build off on and compare to other media outlets. The cons is that analyzing things such as memes don’t always allow for a consistent criticism of things.
Joyner Lucas “I’m not Racist” Music Video
Joyner Lucas’s messages on race and gender issues are always explicit and for the most part, conclusive. “I’m not Racist” lends itself to be easily analyzed through the lens of race and politics. Cons of analyzing this piece is how straightforward it would be as it doesn’t leave much to interpretation.