![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Cole’s request for his critics to educate him has been called both misogynistic and racist. In “Snow on Tha Bluff” he reproaches his critics for their “holier than thou” attitude, but also asks them to educate him further on social issues, explaining that “These shackles be lockin’ the mental way more than the physical.” Cole agrees with his critics that racism is an issue, but he has not actively participated in the aggressive political and ideological advances of social activists because he does not see himself as a leader or as well-educated on the issues. Cole’s problem, according to his critics (primarily fellow rapper, Noname) and according to the lyrics of his “Snow on Tha Bluff,” is that he is “not woke.” As a black celebrity, Cole has not used his platform to decry racism and systemic injustice to the taste of progressive political activists.Ĭole’s stance on political issues and political activism is complex. Cole boasts a successful career spanning over a decade that has made him “ one of the most influential rappers of his generation.” In the summer of 2020, Cole received criticism for not responding publicly to the killing of George Floyd, then received further backlash when he released the single “Snow on Tha Bluff” in response to criticism of his public silence. 36-year-old rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer J. ![]()
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