Eight Rules for White People Who Like Hip-Hop
5) Just don't use an accent
Like, at all, ever. Just talk how you naturally talk. Only Bubba Sparxxx can be Bubba Sparxxx.
6) Don't giggle or act nervous when you talk about hip-hop
Rock music is not the "default" favorite music of white folks; rap is the preferred strain for millions of Caucasian people around the world. Liking hip-hop is not weird, or a novelty. You won't be thrown out of your parents' country club.
7) Don't use terms like "gat" or "hood rat" or anything with a loaded racial etymology
Even as a joke. Especially as a joke. In addition to casually racist, you'll sound super outdated.
8) Don't beat box
Unless you know how, which you don't.
See also: Which White Entertainers Have a "Hood Pass" to Say the N-Word?
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