NY Post Writer Defends Racist Rant by Blaming Jay-Z: Who Is the Racist? (Phil Mushnick or Jay-Z)
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Most people seem to like the Brooklyn Nets’ new logos and color scheme, but one New York Post sports columnist is definitely not a fan. Then again, maybe he just can’t stand the team’s part-owner, rapper Jay-Z.
To go along with their move to Brooklyn, the Nets are sporting a new look: a black-and-white color scheme, which pays homage to the old New York subway signage system, and two new primary logos. Jay-Z, who owns 1.5% of the Nets, played an instrumental role in their design—a fact that clearly makes NY Post writer Phil Mushnick uncomfortable.
Mushnick, who has long been a critic of Jay-Z’s role in the franchise, wrote in his “Equal Time” sports column:
“As long as the Nets are allowing Jay-Z to call their marketing shots — what a shock that he chose black and white as the new team colors to stress, as the Nets explained, their new “urban” home — why not have him apply the full Jay-Z treatment? Why the Brooklyn Nets when they can be the New York N------s? The cheerleaders could be the Brooklyn B----hes or Hoes. Team logo? A 9 mm with hollow-tip shell casings strewn beneath. Wanna be Jay-Z hip? Then go all the way!”
And it didn’t stop there. As furor erupted over what many are calling his “racist rant,” Mushnick tried to turn the story around and pin the blame on Jay-Z.
He said, “Such obvious, wishful and ignorant mischaracterizations of what I write are common. I don't call black men the N-word; I don't regard young women as bitches and whores; I don't glorify the use of assault weapons and drugs. Jay-Z, on the other hand . . . Is he the only NBA owner allowed to call black men N---ers? Jay-Z profits from the worst and most sustaining self-enslaving stereotypes of black-American culture and I'M the racist? Some truths, I guess, are just hard to read, let alone think about.”
There are certainly legitimate points that can be made about the messages conveyed in hip hop, as well as situations that just cry out for satire, but we think that Mushnick missed the mark on both accounts.
What do you think SodaHeads? Who is the racist? Phil Mushnik or Jay-Z?
To go along with their move to Brooklyn, the Nets are sporting a new look: a black-and-white color scheme, which pays homage to the old New York subway signage system, and two new primary logos. Jay-Z, who owns 1.5% of the Nets, played an instrumental role in their design—a fact that clearly makes NY Post writer Phil Mushnick uncomfortable.
Mushnick, who has long been a critic of Jay-Z’s role in the franchise, wrote in his “Equal Time” sports column:
“As long as the Nets are allowing Jay-Z to call their marketing shots — what a shock that he chose black and white as the new team colors to stress, as the Nets explained, their new “urban” home — why not have him apply the full Jay-Z treatment? Why the Brooklyn Nets when they can be the New York N------s? The cheerleaders could be the Brooklyn B----hes or Hoes. Team logo? A 9 mm with hollow-tip shell casings strewn beneath. Wanna be Jay-Z hip? Then go all the way!”
And it didn’t stop there. As furor erupted over what many are calling his “racist rant,” Mushnick tried to turn the story around and pin the blame on Jay-Z.
He said, “Such obvious, wishful and ignorant mischaracterizations of what I write are common. I don't call black men the N-word; I don't regard young women as bitches and whores; I don't glorify the use of assault weapons and drugs. Jay-Z, on the other hand . . . Is he the only NBA owner allowed to call black men N---ers? Jay-Z profits from the worst and most sustaining self-enslaving stereotypes of black-American culture and I'M the racist? Some truths, I guess, are just hard to read, let alone think about.”
There are certainly legitimate points that can be made about the messages conveyed in hip hop, as well as situations that just cry out for satire, but we think that Mushnick missed the mark on both accounts.
What do you think SodaHeads? Who is the racist? Phil Mushnik or Jay-Z?
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Feria~THEZombieSlayingB!tch... 2012/05/06 00:03:18
In response to being called out, he defended his statements as one of the "truths... [that] are hard to read."
If it's not racist, what could he possibly have been trying to say?
Just my opinion, I know you will not agree..
My point is, If my daughter came home with a black/white kid who spoke English had his pants pulled up and treated my daughter with respect, I would have no problem with him..
But if he comes over with Ebonics and pants at his knees treating my daughter as a Ho. He will be tossed out on his ass.. How is that racism? Its the dead end ghetto culture Phil is protesting, Not the color of their skin..
"But if he comes over with Ebonics and pants at his knees treating my daughter as a Ho."
Yup; same thing if someone speaking redneck language.
I said "If 99%" Do you not see the word IF in there? I have no idea what the percentage is in the area he was referring to.
I said,, "If my daughter came home with a black/white kid who spoke English had his pants pulled up and treated my daughter with respect, I would have no problem with him".
Does it not say Black/White? I'm a racist because I do not like black and white kids who have no respect??????
If you keep labeling people racist who are just talking about the subject, YOU by your actions and accusations will CREATE RACISM were there is none..
So before you call someone. "a race baiting liar." Maybe just maybe you should read what they are saying and try not to let your hate fog the subject..
I believe you owe me an apology
Phil dragged Jay-Z into this nonsense over Logos that had nothing to do with racism.
Comments like this are beginning to irk me.
http://www.sodahead.com/enter...
I believe that a man is a man until they prove otherwise, Black white purple or green we are all Gods children and as long as you treat my family and yourself with respect you are welcome at my table..
have you forgotten the scandal following allegations security at his BRIT Awards afterparty that he had banned white people from entering the VIP area?
or his inaugural ball rap that goes like this:
"My president is black, in fact he's half white/So even in a racist mind he's half right/If you've got a racist mind it's alright/My president is black, but his house is all white!"
sounds racist to me.
Tell me more.
"The Leadership of both groups have been fostering racism for centuries." Key word being BOTH.