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Do we really need “Ni**as In Paris”?

· Saturday, May 5th 2012 at 3:03AM · 686 views
I recently engaged in a Facebook chat with at friend who shared an article with me about a politician’s decision to use the song, “n*ggas in Paris” as a part of his campaign. Now, CNN is asking if the usage of “n*ggas in Paris” by the politician has a racial connotation or “racist” undertone. Every time someone mentions the name of the song, there’s always an uncomfortable pause or feeling that enters the atmosphere. Even on the radio, djs have a hard time saying it. I’ve heard one dj simply say “N-bombs in Paris” with uncomfortable laughter followed behind it.

This is precisely why I was unenthusiastic about the song in the first place. Why was it necessary for Kayne and Jay-z to name the song “n*ggas in Paris”?
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