Candace Owens set social media on fire with a claim that hip-hop and “gangster rap” were created by the Feds to undermine Black American values. On X (formerly Twitter), she argued the genre was never genuinely part of Black culture.
“Gangster rap was never black culture,” Owens began. “It was created by the Feds, who proferred deals to homosexual black men in prison and then turned them into artificial celebrities. The goal was to create false idols to destroy black American values. I will never change my mind on this,” she stated. Despite a storm of backlash, Owens remained firm in her stance.
Hip-hop legend Ice Cube quickly responded, rejecting Owens’ theory. He wrote on X: “We called it Reality Rap; the industry coined it Gangsta Rap. The fans wanted gangsta rap and that’s what they got. The Feds didn’t write none of my sh*t. I’m a real MC.”
Fans backed Ice Cube, echoing his disbelief. One replied: “I’m disinclined to trust govt or believe almost literally anything good about it – and I know how incompetent it is. Aint no way in hell a govt agent wrote literally any of your stuff I’ve ever heard. Far too intelligent.”
Owens is no stranger to controversy in the hip-hop world. She earlier criticized Ice Spice’s song, “Think U The Sh-t (Fart),” claiming it was setting society back. She also sat down with Kanye West for an in-depth interview, further cementing her critical stance on aspects of the genre.
The debate around Owens’ recent comments continues to rage, drawing reactions from all corners of social media. While some support her, many others dismiss her conspiratorial views as far-fetched.
Whether you agree with Owens or not, her comments have certainly stirred the pot, prompting a mix of support and skepticism. The conversation around the roots and influence of gangster rap is far from over.
