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Believes Black Media Has Ignored His Contributions To Music

https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/740134-lenny-kravitz-bet-media-ignored-black-music

> Do you agree with the rock star that Black media hasn't given him his due flowers, or is this a blown-out proportion on his behalf?


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For example, many pointed out that Prince did not have this issue despite falling into the rock realm that Lenny Kravitz inhabits. In addition, folks debated whether rock music is considered a Black art form in the 21st century, with many rightfully pointing out that the genre owes its existence to African Americans. Furthermore, they posited this as a reason as to why maybe these outlets haven't given him his due recognition, even with his recent work that can fall on the shoulders of his legacy. Others called into question the 59-year-old's quality of output over the years, and the theory that he never really presented himself as an artist for Black media to celebrate in the first place.
Lenny Kravitz

fulanigirl,
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@BigAngBlack @blackmastodon @BlackMastodon Yep connections are one thing, but being available is something else yeah? Like what stuff did he do for community? I just don't know and if he did do things maybe he wanted to keep it low key. There's many reasons why Black media may not have highlighted him.

BigAngBlack,
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Curious. Hard to know. Maybe we'll get some follow-up
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