Quote by Eminem

Say there's a white kid who lives in a nice home, goes to an all-white school, and is pretty much having everything handed to him on a platter - for him to pick up a rap tape is incredible to me, because what that's saying is that he's living a fantasy life of rebellion.

Say there's a white kid who lives in a nice home, goes to an

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This quote suggests that when a privileged white individual, who enjoys a comfortable life with all advantages, gravitates towards rap music, it is seen as extraordinary. It implies that choosing to listen to rap, which originated from marginalized communities, is a form of rebellion for this white person living in a fantasy world. The quote highlights the stark contrast between their privileged reality and the hardships and struggles often expressed in rap music. It questions the authenticity and deeper understanding of these experiences that arise when people from different backgrounds embrace different forms of cultural expression.

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