‘Tread Lightly’: Gary Owen’s Response to Kendrick Lamar’s Lyrical Threat to White Comedians Talking About Black Women Elicits Stern Warning from Fans 

After last year’s “Not Like Us” debacle with Drake, rapper Kendrick Lamar has ignited another firestorm with the surprise release of his latest album, “GNX.” The 12-track project, which landed without warning on Nov. 22, has generated buzz not only for its stellar lyricism but also for its sharp commentary on cultural dynamics. One line in particular, from the opening track “Wacced Out Murals,” has sparked controversy: “Don’t let no white comedian talk about no Black woman, that’s law.” Kendrick Lamar’s new song featured a line that seems to have struck a chord with white comedian Gary Owen. (Photos: Kendrick Lamar by Arturo Holmes/MG23/Getty Images, @garyowencomedy/Instagram) The line, from the album’s opening track sent shock waves online. While some decided it was aimed at white comedian Andrew Schulz, who’s been under fire for his controversial comments about Black women, fellow white comedian Gary Owen decided to insert himself into the conversation. Owen, who’s been touring with Black comedians since the ’90s (including having popular standup routines on BET’s “Comic View”) and has four Black kids, took to his Instagram, and wrote, “If that’s the law, that makes me a criminal.” This bold move seemed to be a big mistake for...