Aoki Lee Simmons fed up with the lack of loving tributes from white fans Take off after he was tragically killed this week, so she talked about it on TikTok.
Russell Simmons’ 20-year-old daughter said she has observed that white American fans, who are often at the forefront of consuming the music of The Migos, Takeoff and similar artists, appear to be absent. in tribute to Kirshnik Khari Ball aka Takeoff, who died from a gunshot wound while at a bowling alley in Houston on Monday.
Aoki Lee: White Hip-Hop fans don’t regret taking off despite enjoying his music
Simmons realized in her statement on TikTok that she owes her life to the existence of hip-hop music, and so she feels compelled to talk about the lack of compassion for humans. , the black artists, behind the music as they die. from the same problems afflicting the Black community they rapped about.
You know, every time a Black hip-hop artist or rap artist[…]dead, there are only those communities, the Black community, the hip-hop community, who actively participate in their memory or mourning.
At the same time, a lot of non-black people have the privilege of living their lives — like the soundtrack to their lives is this. They are using it for everything… parties, life, moments, gym, motivation… it’s the music for their life. They are getting a lot of value from these artists and their life stories, but when the art dies, not a word.
Simmons continued, calling for the silence of white American fans despite living vicariously through Black trauma.
Part of what makes up [hip-hop] appealing to white Americans are often stories about the traumatic life experiences of black Americans. Like, the absolute worse parts of systemic oppression, and its devastation, are stalking communities. Violence and drugs[…]but it’s good to relate and live vicariously through it when it’s all about fun and games, yet these are ongoing issues that frequently kill these artists. And when that happens, it’s the “violent hip-hop community.”
Aoki Lee also used her TikTok moment to address the lack of appreciation of Black art in American history despite its influence. Click play to see it.
@aokileesimmons I hope this has been clearly explained. Think of Kirshnik Khari Ball today, and his loved ones, the artist who took off and his fans. But you and a lot of black artists deserve more than this kind of fan. One can post music, speculated drama, and other things, but not their death.
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TikTok Creators Remember to take off
In related news, TikTok artist ASMR Roger shared a unique tribute to the late hip-hop giant, Takeoff, with one of his glass water bottle designs.
The video went viral as fans sent their love and condolences to the family of 28-year-old rapper Migos. Aritst is one of many creators on the platform who share star memories.
@asmrroger Replying to @agreetewdisagree #riptakeoff #takeoff #migos #asmr #asmrsounds #asmrroger #asmrvideo #oddlysatisfying
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