James Brown's Daughter Says There Would Be No Hip-Hop, Michael Jackson or Usher Without Her Dad (Exclusive)

[3rd Ward Swangin]

Put some respect on Clarence, the first rapper ever.

 

[Bolzmark]

The only issue I have with what she said is "hip hop/rap wouldn't exist". That just factually can't be true since it existed before rappers started sampling James Brown. Now it would have had a totally different sound, particularly in the mid/late 80's, but it would have still existed.

And of course Michael Jackson was influenced by James Brown. I think we can all agree he took it to a whole other level.

 

[Westbama Heartthrob]

it’s a bold claim on the surface, but it is very much true.

James Brown & George Clinton/Parliament-Funkadelic are the pillars of hip-hop.

Add the ohio players and zapp & roger as well

 

[Tommy Gibbs]

Unless you were born after YouTube this doesn't need to even be said

yep. And Michael even came to the BET awards to put the cape on James Brown. If anyone lacks the understanding of that, then they don't have a goddamn clue.

 

[Lootha VanDraws]

I didn't know this was even something that could be debated...

 

[FunkDoc1112]

And there would be no plants without water, like duh

 

[Artificial Intelligence]

yep. And Michael even came to the BET awards to put the cape on James Brown. If anyone lacks the understanding of that, then they don't have a goddamn clue.

That’s how I learned


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[Claudex]

She's one of very few children of famous people that can say shyt like this and not be wrong.

Matter of fact, it's down right important for her to remind people of shyt like this.

God bless James Brown's lineage always.

 

[⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐]

James Brown’s youngest son is Ice Spice age

 

[JustCKing]

James Brown is the main reason why people who talk down on the South shouldn't be taken seriously. As stated before, James Brown's music is a pillar if Hip Hop.

 

[Bunchy Carter]

Nobody is touching James Brown:

 

[Gifted one]

Put some respect on Clarence, the first rapper ever.

A Black Miami legend, shout out to the Deep City Miami Sound

 

[Awesome Wells]

She's right.

But this is common knowledge.

 

[The_Hillsta]

 

[spliz]

I'm not sure if there wouldn't be a MJ. Because MJ was influenced by not only James Brown. It was a plethora of singers and dancers. Such as Fred Estaire and Jackie Wilson as well. Plus MJ was famous WHILE James Brown was famous. But I get where she coming from. She's not wrong. But people need to stop acting like James Brown was the MAIN component of Michael Jackson. He def was influenced by him tho.