On Joe Budden’s podcast, Dr. Umar Johnson, known for his contentious views on race, stirred debate by arguing that Eminem’s white skin disqualifies him from being considered the greatest rapper. Umar posited that allowing white artists in predominantly Black cultural spaces, like hip-hop, is detrimental and doesn’t reflect mutual cultural exchange.
He suggested that ranking Eminem highly in hip-hop equates to white supremacy, a stance Joe Budden appeared to disagree with. This provocative take adds to the ongoing discourse about race and cultural appropriation in the music industry.
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