Pharrell “New Black” Williams: "Do you want the job because you're Black or because you're the best?"

[O.T.I.S.]

You’re making up a bunch of stuff that nobody is actually saying.

The solution is try to be the best… AND. Being the best isn’t the end all be all, unfortunately. You try to be the best AND network in different circles. You try to be the best AND be innovative. You try to be the best AND take advantage of any leg up you might have, even through nepotism. You try to be the best AND be relentless in your pursuit. You try to be the best AND be resilient enough to push forward even when you’re rejected after knowing you were really the best before, too. DEI exists to try to allow disadvantaged people to focus more on being the best and less on the other stuff.

We’re saying his message is incomplete and you think we’re saying his message is incorrect or irrelevant. You’re almost applying the same logic that racist white people use. “If you work hard you’re guaranteed to be successful.” First, it depends on what successful means to you. Second…Well, it greatly increases the possibility, but there are no guarantees of anything, even more so if you’re black. That’s doesn’t mean don’t work hard, it just means you need to be prepared and know what to expect while you’re working hard.

Who is literally saying that

Skimmed the rest but negro it sounds like you’re the one making shyt up.

So again, what should he be saying? Don’t try at all, tf? Do you nikkas just walk around not doing shyt to the best of your abilities, happy to get by?

Borderline patronising considering that when we put our mind to it, whether USA, UK or whatever... we tend to be the best., Which leaves a whole host of other questions

So you’re saying that the message isn’t wrong then?

nothing is wrong in the logic. Its just people who get into these positions ignore the fact that they didnt get into the position they are bc they are best

hard work alone and being the best does not mean sht when you're black. You have to be better than best lol

Which people? And yes, a lot of people do slide through life being trash but only getting positions because of their skin color and being in the “good ol boy” network. It’s not just white people that play this game either. Are cats saying that that’s what they want to be like?

This bottom part isn’t towards any of you specifically:


So to the people who disagree with what he said, do you nikkas have kids? What do you tell them… “Just do whatever you want, the game is rigged anyway. fukk it…”

No shyt the system is rigged, wouldn’t that make you want to be better than mostly everyone else? Doesn’t sound too complicated. If you was a firefighter, would you just want to be half-ass and eventually get you or someone else fukked up?

A lot of you cats got a “lay-down and die” logic… if it’s not being handed to you easily then it’s not worth it. Again, no shyt the system is rigged against you/black people here… this isn’t the only system on Earth is it? So being the best/one of the best in your field/passion wouldn’t be a start to get you around that system?

Idk if you cats just like to argue for the sake of arguing.. or just envious of white men playing life on easy mode compared to us, but that is the reality of the country you are a minority in. This is the mentality that previous generations had to have in it. When did it change? It’s not even about “working harder” than the next man, it’s about striving to be the best you can be at what you are trying to do. Eventually that door opens or you climb through the window, but if you’re good at it you will never have to do it again.

Do nikkas just like to whine without action or something? That fake merit shyt that white folks have been getting by with in this country is being exposed right now as we speak.

It’s like what did you nikkas parents tell yall growing up… to be mediocre at everything you do? What do yall tell your kids

 

[Prodyson]

Who is literally saying that

Skimmed the rest but negro it sounds like you’re the one making shyt up.

So again, what should he be saying? Don’t try at all, tf? Do you nikkas just walk around not doing shyt to the best of your abilities, happy to get by?


So you’re saying that the message isn’t wrong then?



Which people? And yes, a lot of people do slide through life being trash but only getting positions because of their skin color and being in the “good ol boy” network. It’s not just white people that play this game either. Are cats saying that that’s what they want to be like?

This bottom part isn’t towards any of you specifically:


So to the people who disagree with what he said, do you nikkas have kids? What do you tell them… “Just do whatever you want, the game is rigged anyway. fukk it…”

No shyt the system is rigged, wouldn’t that make you want to be better than mostly everyone else? Doesn’t sound too complicated. If you was a firefighter, would you just want to be half-ass and eventually get you or someone else fukked up?

A lot of you cats got a “lay-down and die” logic… if it’s not being handed to you easily then it’s not worth it. Again, no shyt the system is rigged against you/black people here… this isn’t the only system on Earth is it? So being the best/one of the best in your field/passion wouldn’t be a start to get you around that system?

Idk if you cats just like to argue for the sake of arguing.. or just envious of white men playing life on easy mode compared to us, but that is the reality of the country you are a minority in. This is the mentality that previous generations had to have in it. When did it change? It’s not even about “working harder” than the next man, it’s about striving to be the best you can be at what you are trying to do. Eventually that door opens or you climb through the window, but if you’re good at it you will never have to do it again.

Do nikkas just like to whine without action or something? That fake merit shyt that white folks have been getting by with in this country is being exposed right now as we speak.

It’s like what did you nikkas parents tell yall growing up… to be mediocre at everything you do? What do yall tell your kids

Pretty much everything I said, minus the first and last couple sentences, was me answering your question as to what the solution is. It was my opinion based on the question you posed. But you called it me “making stuff up” and said you just skimmed it. You’re not even having this conversation in good faith and you can’t see past your nose.

 

[King Harlem]

You’re making up a bunch of stuff that nobody is actually saying.

The solution is try to be the best… AND. Being the best isn’t the end all be all, unfortunately. You try to be the best AND network in different circles. You try to be the best AND be innovative. You try to be the best AND take advantage of any leg up you might have, even through nepotism. You try to be the best AND be relentless in your pursuit. You try to be the best AND be resilient enough to push forward even when you’re rejected after knowing you were really the best before, too. DEI exists to try to allow disadvantaged people to focus more on being the best and less on the other stuff.

We’re saying his message is incomplete and you think we’re saying his message is incorrect or irrelevant. You’re almost applying the same logic that racist white people use. “If you work hard you’re guaranteed to be successful.” First, it depends on what successful means to you. Second…Well, it greatly increases the possibility, but there are no guarantees of anything, even more so if you’re black. That’s doesn’t mean don’t work hard, it just means you need to be prepared and know what to expect while you’re working hard.

One of the best answers given so far.
Also, this is your opinion. I don't know if everyone who disagreed with the Pharell video agrees with your point of view.

 

[gho3st]

Who is literally saying that

Skimmed the rest but negro it sounds like you’re the one making shyt up.

So again, what should he be saying? Don’t try at all, tf? Do you nikkas just walk around not doing shyt to the best of your abilities, happy to get by?


So you’re saying that the message isn’t wrong then?



Which people? And yes, a lot of people do slide through life being trash but only getting positions because of their skin color and being in the “good ol boy” network. It’s not just white people that play this game either. Are cats saying that that’s what they want to be like?

This bottom part isn’t towards any of you specifically:


So to the people who disagree with what he said, do you nikkas have kids? What do you tell them… “Just do whatever you want, the game is rigged anyway. fukk it…”

No shyt the system is rigged, wouldn’t that make you want to be better than mostly everyone else? Doesn’t sound too complicated. If you was a firefighter, would you just want to be half-ass and eventually get you or someone else fukked up?

A lot of you cats got a “lay-down and die” logic… if it’s not being handed to you easily then it’s not worth it. Again, no shyt the system is rigged against you/black people here… this isn’t the only system on Earth is it? So being the best/one of the best in your field/passion wouldn’t be a start to get you around that system?

Idk if you cats just like to argue for the sake of arguing.. or just envious of white men playing life on easy mode compared to us, but that is the reality of the country you are a minority in. This is the mentality that previous generations had to have in it. When did it change? It’s not even about “working harder” than the next man, it’s about striving to be the best you can be at what you are trying to do. Eventually that door opens or you climb through the window, but if you’re good at it you will never have to do it again.

Do nikkas just like to whine without action or something? That fake merit shyt that white folks have been getting by with in this country is being exposed right now as we speak.

It’s like what did you nikkas parents tell yall growing up… to be mediocre at everything you do? What do yall tell your kids

Because what he is saying is true for the purpose behind. But thats not how the world works

 

[Kiyoshi-Dono]

Chad Hugo was right

 

[Dameon Farrow]

I'll say the same thing I say to folks who bring this up in real life.....we have the same right as everybody else to be mediocre at shyt. They laugh until they see I'm not laughing back. And it's not always white folks this has to be explained to. Some of us will be outstanding and most will be mid.

*gasp*. It's almost like we're human or something!"

One of the most infuriating things about this country is the different standards put on us regarding every...little...thing. I'm getting exhausted just typing about it.

So yeah some of us will get some jobs...not because we're outstanding....but because we're black....or because of our personality....or because we know somebody working with the company. Just like...everybody...else.

 

[Richard Glidewell]

 

[Cat piss martini]

fukk that fakkit.

 

[valet]

Van Latham talk with P and this was his response. Starts at .54 mark

 

[Black Hans]

He's not saying anything offense like did back in the day. He's rightfully telling black people to not be dependent on BS government programs like DEI to get employment but be on point to the point that you can't be denied which is far more appropriate than DEI which is really for shoehorning fukkery into the workforce.

 

[FTBS]

If this society was based on meritocracy and not racism, Pharrell wouldn’t sound so fukking stupid. It’s like these guys become so detached from reality, they think that they’re immune from White supremacy.

Sad, because I got every N*E*R*D album since 2002. I didn’t know Pharell was this mentally stunted. Those Smokey the bear hats must’ve brainwashed him.

Exactly. Incompetent white folks been getting jobs, businesses, the fukkin presidency just because they are white. The magic trick is convincing black folks they just gotta work harder and be the best so that they can maybe one day can get a fraction of what incompetent white folks get.

I do agree that you gotta do what you gotta do based on what it is right now but we cant just gloss over and dismiss why its like that. Also that "I hate poltics, lets just move forward" stuff tends to come from one side...the shyt is fukked up but I fukked it, I benefit, or I am trying to side that is. So of course a rich, plugged person is saying it.

 

[BaggerofTea]

He's not saying anything offense like did back in the day. He's rightfully telling black people to not be dependent on BS government programs like DEI to get employment but be on point to the point that you can't be denied which is far more appropriate than DEI which is really for shoehorning fukkery into the workforce.

non black posters like this want black folks to be in a permanent state of the under class

 

[gtj1982]

Being the best is a silly sentiment anyway. Only one person can be the best.

 

[keond]

I work with white folks that don’t even have a degree that manage black folks with MBAs. fukk outta here

 

[FTBS]

I work with white folks that don’t even have a degree that manage bulk folks with MBNAs. fukk outta here

Man. When you get out here and see how many regular and below white folks got all kinda positions and influence. Pharrell has definitely auditioned for people with 0 talent. But he still had to get their ok.