Tom Hanks' son, Chet Haze Wants To Say The N Word

Chet Haze, son of actor Tom Hanks is a 24 year old rapper. I'll be honest, I didn't know who he was,,,  at all... before all of this N word business, but here we are lol.

As we all know, rap and hip hop are known as being apart of the urban or black culture. That being said, most successful rap artists are black. And in black culture, the use of the N word has been reinvented into a friendly, even affectionate term, as opposed to it's hateful origins. N recent years, rappers have taken advantage of this fact and made millions using the word to describe their attitude and viewpoints in songs. So the question is, is it ok for a white rapper to use this word? Or for that manner, a white person at all?

Before I go any further, click on the 15 second video below and see what Chet has to say...

Chet believes that he should be able to say whatever he wants because he is immersed in the hip hop culture.

On one hand, I get where he's coming from and I'm a huge believer in equality and impartiality but the truth is, racism and racial bias is still alive and well. So calling it history is a bit naive. I understand that he's a rapper and wants to be treated like a normal member of the rap community but is him using what was once a hateful slur considered socially acceptable now?

In the states (and in many other places around the world), there is somewhat of a war going on between police and the citizens they are supposed to protect. This war in most cases, is fueled by racism because many feel racism is still at large. So when Chet comes forth saying that he wants to use this word because he is apart of the rap culture, I'm not sure if he's thinking about how that may come off to those whom still view that word as offensive or a "black only" word. Though most people like myself don't really care about white people using the N word, it still bothers some. And I can sympathize with them. How can someone forget about the racial tensions when we still live with them everyday? There are plenty of remnants of racial bias that are interwoven in our modern society both personal and judicial.

For example, check out this amazing video: Is Racism Over?

But this seems like pretty common knowledge, which led me to think, could he be doing this for other reasons?

Nowadays, it seems like a lot of young celebrities resort to publicity stunts to bring attention to themselves for one reason or another. And you can't really argue with them, it has proven itself effective. When a celebrity is surrounded by controversy or gossip, every move they make becomes interesting and news worthy. If a celebrity were for example, having an album dropping soon (wink wink) that publicity could draw attention to it, thus boosting it's sales. Besides, all publicity is good publicity, or so they say. So it could certainly help out a young rapper who though he is the son of an A-List celebrity, only has 500+ followers on his soundcloud.

But... at the end of the day, what Chet is truly doing, only he knows, but I wrote this article because I want to know what YOU think.

Do you think it is ok for a white rapper to say the N word in his or her music?

Do you think that racism is still a real problem or just an echo of the past?

What do you think it would take for racism to truly be over?

Let me know in the comment section.

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Beyonce 7/11

Now don't hang me when I say this, but I haven't really been a Beyonce fan in oh I don't know.... Ever. But aside from her music, I have always respected her as a genuinely hard worker and seemingly nice person. She is one of the few who sounds the same in both the studio and on stage, while dancing and gyrating as she does. And trust me, as a person who can't talk and text at the same time, the multitasking struggle is real. All that aside, let's focus on the video.

If you don't know, Beyonce shot a video while on tour for her song 7/11. It's a video of her and her dancers, dancing around a sky-rise hotel in their underwear. Observe...

So, I watched the video and immediately saw why it's become so popular. You've got the perfect recipe for MEDIA MADNESS.

First, you start off with a celebrity.

Then, you take away a portion of that celebrities clothing.

After that, you add a little music.

Last but not least, you throw in goofy, "I'm normal just like you" dancing and laughing.

You stir it up in social media for 5 to 10 minutes and vuala, you've got a hit trend.

One thing about Beyonce that I've noticed as a "neutral party" is that she has the tendency to, every once in awhile, throw a song or a video out there that expresses her humanity. By that I mean, she presents herself as a regular person with pain and pleasures just like every Tom, Dick, Harry and Joann... Don't know why but I felt that that phrase needed a little estrogen in it. Anyways... For me personally, that's what sets her apart for me. Not a lot of celebs take that time or opportunity to reach out to their fans in that way. Because of that we are left with this image of them being glamorous and care free all the time, which honestly couldn't be further from the truth.

As far as the video is concerned, I thought it was cute but nothing a group of 12 year old girls couldn't do with a webcam. But I think that's kind of the point. I'd like to think that being the savvy business woman she has proved to be time and time again, she thought out this video. It's presentation is fun and spontaneous but it is a well thought out marketing ploy, just like everything we see in the media. Very few things now a days, especially trends, are what we like to think of them as, genuine coincidences that just so happened to catch on and entertain the masses their introduced to. Unfortunately, things just aren't that way anymore because trending has become popular. And as we well know when there's popularity, there's always someone only to happy to exploit it. Which surprisingly, isn't always a bad thing. When used properly, it can actually be a fantastic thing.

For example, the ALS ice bucket challenge made over 100 million dollars towards ALS research. Like it or not though, it was a trend and only gained such popularity because celebrities got involved. The good part was that, I'm sure many of them knew that, thus they participated.

Back to Beyonce. I think the video is fun and a very smart marketing move on her part. But overall, I always love seeing people enjoy the simple things and having fun just being themselves without worrying about judgement or critique. God knows my friends and I have shot music videos on my mom's camcorder to "Baby it's You" by JoJo during sleep overs, but that in itself is an entirely different story lol. In conclusion, Bravo Beyonce... Bravo.

Love The Music, Live The Music (Songs For Sale)

Hi, I'm Psalms and this is the place to be if you are looking for a quality song for a reasonable price and contract. I know you have things to do so I'm going to get straight to the point. I'm going to write an example song (only two verses and chorus), showcasing a small amount of my skill and then following it will be some information about how I conduct business and how to get in contact with me, if interested. Simple enough. Keep in mind, this is one of my lower quality songs being that I am putting it at possible risk.

No Pain

By: Bri Gomez

Psalms

Verse 1:

Searching for every bottle I've got in this house

This pain has got me thing, drink 'til you go numb

I loved you, and you loved me, at least that what I (thought x2)

But you hurt me, freeze than burn me, should this be so (rough x2)

Pre-Chorus:

Clash of the titans

Were fussing and fighting

But man, you are so sick

Cause something in you likes this

Guess that's what, I get for, wanting your, lovin'

You should have, told me that, it was just poison

Chorus:

You don't have to be so damn mean

All I asked of you, was just to love me

Guess that's the, way she goes

How you feel, no one knows

It's almost, as if though

You dont' feel no x2

Pain x2

Verse 2:

Emptying every bottle, I find in this house

I'm to damn drunk to see, but still not drunk enough

Now I'm starting to be like (you x2)

And not even care, eh

I'm starting to forget (who x2)

Forget who I am, yeah

Pre-Chorus

Chorus

Now that song was more of a Pop song. Taylor Swift, 2010 to 2012 Rihanna feel. A little troubled but still catchy and mainstream.

I'm not shy with rap however, So here are some verses, I've been playing around with.

Self-Destruction

By: Bri Gomez

Psalms

She's mystified

By the city lights

Can't tell her nothing (nope)

Cause she's got her own mind

Ms. independent, living on her own time

For some reason

She can't see that

She's all lost and no found

Getting knocked down

Every turn, step and corner

Try to help her out

She turn away like she don't want it

She don't need it

She'd succeeded

In effect, she's depleted

The neglect, she treating herself with

Is damaging her health

She's making herself sick

I say "You need help!"

She say "I don't need it!"

This was written in a more spoken word, story telling style rap. It starts off a bit Wiz Khalifa, then speeds up and intensifies, transforming into a moderate Eminem. If you can imagine that. lol Now to business.

Information:

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I have a vast selection of original songs.

These songs are written for multiple genres and are flexible between them.

I am selling the lyrics and the melodies, not the music that the songs may be accompanied by.

Information on the producers of the music will be given upon request.

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Pricing of songs are decided by their quality and potential.

Pricing and negotiations for songs are discussed via direct contact only (email, Skype, phone, in person)

If more than one customer is interested in a song and no reservations have been established, an optional auction can be held for the song.

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