Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys’s recent interview about Gangsta Rap Conspiracy Theory published in Blender magazine lift a lot of dust. Alicia said that “Gangsta rap was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. “Gangsta rap” didn’t exist.”
Keys also said that she read several Black Panther autobiographies and wears a gold AK-47 pendant around her neck to symbolize strength, power and “killing ‘em dead”.
Mention of Alicia Keys AK-47 jewelry sparked another tension, which brought this statement:
“Additionally, regarding the AK-47 reference, AK-47 is a nickname given to me by some of my friends in jest, as an acronym for ‘Alicia Keys’ and a metaphor for wowing people with my music and performances “killing ‘em dead” on stage. The reference was in no way meant to have a literal, political or negative connotation.”
Another Alicia’s conspiracy theory: The feud between slain rappers Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. was fueled by the government and the media, to stop another great black leader from existing.
But yesterday Alicia issued a long statement to take back and explain everything she said:
“I feel it is necessary to clarify the comments that were made during my recent Blender magazine interview since they have been misrepresented.”
“Anyone who knows me and my character, knows that I am not a conspiracy theorist or, by implication, a racist. My comments about ‘gangsta rap’ were in no way trying to suggest that the government is responsible for creating this genre of rap music.”
For full insight about Alicia Keys conspiracy theory and her wish to write more political songs read May issue of Blender magazine, which is now on newsstands.
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