Comments on: 11 Things I Learned From Writing Slim Thug’s Blog

By: Tabby@ ClassyBlackLady.com

Tabby@ ClassyBlackLady.com — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:54:34 +0000

While I agree that we all are individuals with our own minds, hearts, goals, feelings, attributes, and motivations, it’s still important for black women as a group to come together and make collective moves. In this case, it’s a movement away from black rappers and entertainers who continue to disrespect *black women as a whole* in their lyrics and interviews like the one you moderated. This thug didn’t say “some” black women he was talking about all of us. Black ladies, stop supporting the BS. BOYCOTT ignorant black rappers, entertainers and companies who think it’s okay to disrespect black women.

Love Tabby,
Classy Black Lady

By: Samantha G.

Samantha G. — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:08:18 +0000

I wasn’t offended by Slim Thug’s commentary because it was his opinion and not one that represents me. Yes, he generalized black women. But I am an individual. I represent myself and I don’t fit into anyone’s stereotype. The best way to beat a generalization or stereotype is to be who you are. If you know you’re not anything like the popular opinion then just continue to be you. If you lead by example then anyone who takes the time to get to know you will recognize that and see who you are. If they choose not to then so be it. You can’t force someone to not think a certain way, it has to happen organically. I lead by example. I’m a fly black girl who loves herself and there are millions more like me. For every one man with a fucked up opinion about the general group there are ten more who see the good.
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Exactly!! I feel the exact same way. That’s how Slim feels but I’m not going to believe that every man thinks like him, I’ve met men that don’t. So his views are just that, his views.

By: DR

DR — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:43:42 +0000

Well said,so, so right and very well processed on your part.

By: Darryl Frierson

Darryl Frierson — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:53:46 +0000

Definitely digged this post. Nice to see from the writers perspective what was going on with the Slim Thug Piece

By: Trudy

Trudy — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:43:20 +0000

I feel you whole heartedly on #11 and I love the quote from Audre Lorde. #8 maybe it’s the optimism in me, but I don’t agree. Yea right now sensationalism is king. Integrity is sparse, but to me saying always will be? That’s major “always” is a heavy statement and so I respectfully disagree. Integrity isn’t dead- for every cluster*uck out there blogging who lacks integrity there is 8 true jounalists like yourself sharing posts with integrity. @ybmotivated

By: 8thlight

8thlight — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:06:14 +0000

I think the biggest issue that started everything is that people have horrible reading comprehension skills. He really didn’t say anything that was THAT crazy.

He was talking about the kind of women that he comes in contact with. One can only imagine the type of women that your average rapper with Thug in his name may come in contact with.

It definitely pisses me off that people seem to need and seek out drama. It’s one thing if you seek it in your entertainment. It’s another when you need it in your life.

Some people just need a pet.

By: NWSO

NWSO — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:04:47 +0000

It’s the internet, where digital courage and haterade prevail. Glad you took it on the chin and kept it moving. Like you said, they’ll be on to the next one by Monday. Sounds like you’re already ahead of the curve.

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By: Redhead

Redhead — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 04:50:48 +0000

The world is a twisted place, smh