‘Feds Didn’t Write None of My S—t’: Ice Cube Fires Back at Candace Owens Over Her Explosive ‘Gangsta Rap’ Accusations, Fans are Divided

Who created gangsta rap? According to conservative commentator Candace Owens, the government is behind the creation of gangsta rap, a genre born from the harsh realities of Black and brown communities in California during the ’80s and ’90s. In her view, it was part of a deliberate effort by federal agents to undermine Black culture and values. But one of its founders puts the blame on the industry and private prisons. Is either wrong? The debate ignited on the X platform on Friday, Sept. 20, after Owens tweeted, “Gangster rap was never black culture. It was created by the Feds, who proffered deals to homosexual black men in prison and then turned them into artificial celebrities.” She continued, “The goal was to create false idols to destroy black American values. I will never change my mind on this.” Gangster rap was never black culture. It was created by the Feds, who proferred deals to homosexual black men in prison and then turned them into artificial celebrities. The goal was to create false idols to destroy black American values. I will never change my mind on this.— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) September 20, 2024 Owens’ controversial post quickly caught the attention of...