Perhaps Szmajkowski has been living under a rock for the last decade, because the performer chose to use blackface makeup and uncensored use of the N-word during the live show.
One of the truly remarkable things about hip-hop is that it evolves and expands faster than any other genre in music history.
In the music video, the rapper’s face morphs seamlessly into those of several other famous Black Americans, including OJ Simpson, Will Smith, Jussie Smollett, Kobe Bryant, Kanye West, and Nipsey Hussle.
During the half-time break, fans were treated to performances by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and Eminem. There were also a few surprise appearances.
Yes, you’d be right in thinking that nobody saw this coming. That hasn’t stopped the odd mash-up from clocking six million views and counting.
The rapper-songwriter went off on a not-at-all-bothered white fan who dropped the n-word like it’s hot, and the whole thing was pretty cringeworthy.
The 60th annual Grammy Awards went down in New York last night and, while hop hop and rap dominated the show, I’m sure you will find something you like in the mix.
Watch Kendrick Lamar lay it down at the Grammy’s with his highly controversial performance of “The Blacker The Berry” and “Aright”.
Damn, you gotta love the South African beauties that make it in the world – especially when it’s a collab with the likes of Rihanna, Dr. Dre and Kendrick