Resurfaced?
An entire fukking movie was made where his "problematic" lyrics made up for the best scene in the film, I...
What are we doing right now? How can something that was never buried resurface?
What some of y’all seem to miss is that the dominant society has no issue with hiphop and offensive, derogatory lyrics within the scope of entertainment because that’s all they think we are good for. Cursing, being thugs, acting rowdy, etc. That music and that film only solidified the stereotypes and thoughts they have of Black people (men, specifically).
As long as you continue to perform, they have no issue with you and your art.
Once you step outside that box is where the issues occur and they will do their best to put you “back in your place”. Cube was supposed to remain quiet and make his movies, not speak up for his people.
Props to him for staying true.
Similar to how LeBron was perfect and could do no wrong until he started talking about social issues, creating schools and putting his friends in position to flourish. Then it became “shut up and dribble”.
This is also why they can’t stand educated, eloquent men like Obama- they couldn’t pigeonhole him or apply any stereotypes.