The famous guys broke ranks with another truly famous person in order to support a bro. It’s like the new way of saying “bros before hos” was to say “stop lying about Tory” or “free Tory” or whatever. This was leaping to Lanez’s side - he became an icon of toxic masculinity. This wasn’t the continuation of supporting Lanez. It was like the boys club of hip-hop pushed aside their female friend so they could rally around a boy they’d barely cared about before.
Lots of non-famous men defended Lanez, too. Media figures like DJ Akademics spread fake news maligning her credibility. Lots of popular male rappers stood up to defend Lanez, including Drake, who said on a song, “This bitch lie ’bout getting shots, but she still a stallion,” as well as 50 Cent, Joe Budden and more.
#She make it clap i got the strap freestyle lyrics trial
One would think that when she was attacked, men in hip-hop would’ve stood up for her, but when Lanez was put on trial for shooting her that did not happen. She is exactly the sort of woman the boys want to have around. In her rhymes, style and performances, she’s aggressively sexual in a way that makes the boys’ mouths water. One would think the boys might stand by her because not only is she famous, but she’s also a woman who performs femininity in a way that men like. Standing by your people is a critical element of hip-hop culture. One might think that given her elite status in hip-hop and in the culture at large, Megan would be one of the boys, as in, someone who big stars like Drake stands by when there’s a major conflict. She’s at a level of people like Drake, Cardi and Kanye - she’s someone who could headline a massive tour, who could jump on your song and make it a smash, or star in a campaign for a high-fashion brand. She’s had lots of viral hits and as far as income, branding power and virality, she’s one of the elite rappers of today. She’s one of the people who have defined this era. She’s one of the most famous and successful rappers of her era. Megan Thee Stallion, who Lanez was convicted of shooting, is a very famous rapper. That doesn’t mean that it must be some high-minded discourse about politics but that the rapper should be making a point rather than just stringing words together. Overall, he isn’t saying anything, and I prefer hip-hop that hits me on both a rhythmic level and an intellectual level. What’s he saying in this clip? I’m gonna get with a hot chick tonight? He throws a shot at Megan in there, but that’s not why this verse was beloved. Clap, strap, gat… It’s mostly monosyllabic words that don’t really add up to much. But at the same time, the rhymes in that verse are Dr. Rappers, at their best, are like drummers, and Lanez is definitely drumming with his mouth in that spot. It feels good to my ear to hear him all up in the rhythm there. When he goes into “She make it clap / I got the strap / 21 gats, feel like I’m Savage…” it’s giving us that rhythmic interplay that hip-hop fans love. People were flipping out over the verse and, yeah, in the short clip that went viral, Lanez is flowing in the pocket in a way that’s really hot. It stood out to me because it confused me. The first time I ever heard of Tory Lanez was when his freestyle for “ She Make It Clap” blew up about a year ago. OPINION: Why can’t a superstar like Megan Thee Stallion get more support in the boys club that is hip-hop?Įditor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio.
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