China Didn’t Ban Hip Hop. They Banned the Emulation of Black People

The list were four orders that stated:

Absolutely do not use actors whose heart and morality are not aligned with the party and whose morality is not noble
Absolutely do not use actors who are tasteless, vulgar and obscene
Absolutely do not use actors whose ideological level is low and have no class
Absolutely do not use actors with stains, scandals and problematic moral integrity

It is no secret that the Hip Hop culture was started by Black Americans in the streets of the ghetto. Throughout the years, the music has served as soundboard for the issues and conditions that have existed in our communities. In addition to that the music has been a fusion of the world arts. It has combined the texture and elements of all genres of music. It also has incorporated the and displayed lifestyles of all cultures from around the world; including China. Groups like Wu-Tang Clan has famously put the culture of martial arts and the discipline that goes along  with it inside their music.

However, for better or worse, Hip Hop has been primarily educated the world on the behavior of Black people here in America. The way we dress, act, our dialect and innovations have been documented through Hip Hop. This aspect of our culture, has been probably been the most influential to the people who listen to the music and watch our videos. Around the world, you can see people mimic the behavior of Black folks around the world. From the way we dress and talk, people have tried to copy it. I guess this have drawn the ire of the powers that be in China. It is one thing to hear the music, but to see young people walking around trying to be Chief Keef is another thing.

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