Snoop Lion is ready to embrace gay rappers, admits rappers "were brainwashed"- in a new interview. Hey guys, welcome back to your source for music news, ClevverMusic. Newly renamed Snoop Lion has left hip hop and rap behind for a new and exciting world of reggae- only. But that doesn't mean he can't speak out on the hip-hop industry which he knows so much about. The West Coast native, Snoop Lion says in a new interview he is confident that the hip-hop community is ready to embrace an openly gay rapper. He goes on to admit that would've been nearly impossible during his early years in the game.
In an interview with the Associated Press via HipHopDx Snoop said, "People are learning how to live and get along more, and accept people for who they are and not bash them or hurt them because they're different."
Of course, notable rapper Frank Ocean has recently come out as bisexual, and Snoop referenced Frank's brave decision to open up about his sexuality. Snoop commented in the interview, "When I was growing up, you could never do that and announce that. There would be so much scrutiny and hate and negativity, and no one would step (forward) to support you because that's what we were brainwashed and trained to know." Woah... brainwashed? We think there's more to that story.
Other artists have praised Frank Ocean's decision to come out, stars such as Beyoncé and even Tyler the Creator. To support Snoop's assertion that the rap game is ready for a homosexual rapper, we must remember that rappers like T.I. and Jay-Z support Obama's pro stance on gay marriage. Finally- it's your turn. Do you think rap is ready for openly gay artists? Tell us in the comment section. Bye guys!
