Schoolboy Q Opens Up About Controversial Lyrics on New Album, Reveals Artist He Believes Was Unfairly ‘Cancelled’
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ScHoolboy Q recently made headlines for his new album and his controversial lyrics about a popular artist he believes was unfairly “cancelled.” While performing live, ScHoolboy Q revealed that the artist he was referencing in his song “Blueslides” from the album “Blue Lips” is none other than Kanye West.
A Reddit user who attended one of ScHoolboy Q’s concerts during his Blue Lips Weekends tour shared this revelation on the platform. The user noted that ScHoolboy Q did not censor West’s name during the live performance, unlike the edited version on the album.
Despite the mixed responses on Reddit, with some arguing that Kanye West deserved the backlash he received due to his controversial actions and statements, ScHoolboy Q’s lyrics sparked speculation about the identity of the “cancelled” figure. The line “We was screamin’, ‘mental health,’ and now we wanna kill ’em all” raised questions about the artist’s mental health struggles and the public’s reaction to them.
In comparison, other musical artists have faced similar scrutiny and backlash in the industry. For example, XXXTentacion and R. Kelly both faced allegations of abuse and misconduct that resulted in consequences for their careers. The music industry has a history of holding artists accountable for their actions, regardless of their talent or popularity.
Overall, ScHoolboy Q’s lyrics raise important questions about cancel culture and the responsibility of fans and the industry to address problematic behavior from artists. Whether or not Kanye West deserved to be “cancelled” remains a topic of debate, but ScHoolboy Q’s willingness to address the issue in his music shows the power of art to spark important conversations about morality and accountability in the entertainment industry.
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