Post Malone said culture vulture claims made him drink and people are blasting him

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As a seasoned gamer who’s been following the music scene for quite some time now, I must say that the ongoing debate about Post Malone being labeled as a culture vulture is quite intriguing. Having grown up listening to various genres and appreciating artists from diverse backgrounds, I can see both sides of the argument.

During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Post Malone discussed being labeled as a cultural appropriator and admitted that it led him to drink. Subsequently, numerous critics argued that his comments justified this label, claiming he had inadvertently contributed to the accusations.

Malone expressed that he found the criticism difficult, acknowledging he was young and made poor decisions, such as drinking excessively, which made it challenging for him not to take it personally.

2016 saw the entrance of Malone into the music world with his track “White Iverson”, an undeniable hip-hop number. His style, characterized by braids and gold teeth, was also distinctly hip-hop. However, over time, both his appearance and musical genre underwent a transformation, moving away from rap entirely. Interestingly, Malone is about to unveil his upcoming album “F-1 Trillion” on August 16, which is a country album. In essence, some people claim that he utilized hip-hop as a stepping stone for his career.

“Someone found it amusing when Post Malone complained about being labeled a culture vulture since he entered the music scene sporting braids and a grill, released an album, criticized the genre, then moved on to country music – all while still laughing.”

“That person often remarks, ‘Post Malone is more of a cultural borrower than creator.’ He leveraged the popularity of hip-hop, a genre where his whiteness made him distinctive, to gain fame. Then, using that fame, he ventured into country, rock, and folk music.”

However, some supporters argued for Post Malone, the native of Syracuse, New York, claiming he’s entitled to create whatever music he desires. One of his fans remarked humorously, “It’s amusing to me that people are upset with Post Malone for not sticking strictly to hip-hop.” They went on to say, “He’s not a culture vulture; you’re just mad because he doesn’t adhere to your genre or expectations.”

Back in 2017, during an interview with NewOnce from Poland, I, (the gamer), found myself echoing Malone’s thoughts about rap music. He expressed that if you’re seeking profound lyrics, emotional depth, or philosophical insights, hip-hop might not be your go-to genre. At around the 7:22 mark, he said, “If you’re looking for something to make you think, to make you feel, to help you ponder life, avoid hip-hop.” He acknowledged that there are exceptional hip-hop songs out there with deep messages, but at that time, not many were discussing meaningful topics.

“Someone tweeted that Post Malone feels frustrated about being labeled a ‘culture vulture,’ but also expresses doubts about hip hop’s meaning and soul, despite the fact that this genre was instrumental in launching his career, producing numerous albums for him, and contributing to his success as an artist.”

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2024-08-15 23:23