In a recent episode of his podcast, Andrew Schulz took a moment to address Kendrick Lamar’s critique of white comedians, particularly focusing on a line from Lamar’s latest album, GNX. The line, which has garnered significant attention, appears to call out white comics who make jokes about Black women. Schulz, who has faced backlash for his own comments regarding Black women, responded with a mix of sarcasm and pointed commentary.
Schulz’s remarks come after he went viral earlier this year for jokes he made during an appearance on the Shxtsngigs podcast, hosted by James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu. During that episode, Duncan and Dawodu expressed regret for not defending Black women against Schulz’s humor. However, Schulz maintains that as a comedian, he has the freedom to joke about anyone, regardless of race or gender.
“Rappers are telling comedians we need to be more respectful to women, so we gotta really, we gotta sit back and reflect,” Schulz stated on his podcast, Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant, alongside co-host Akaash Singh. He further added, in a sarcastic tone, that the hip-hop community has a unique perspective on respect for women, referencing Dr. Dre’s infamous 1992 track, “Bi**hes Ain’t Sh*t.” This comment was made to underscore what Schulz perceives as hypocrisy within the music industry.
Schulz quoted Kendrick’s lyric, which states, “Don’t let no white comedian talk about no Black women, that’s law.” This prompted him to question the credibility of such statements coming from a genre that often includes misogynistic lyrics. His co-hosts joined in on the discussion, highlighting the irony of the situation.
As the conversation unfolded, Schulz took a jab at Lamar’s upcoming collaboration with the creators of South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker. He pointed out that the duo has made a career out of poking fun at various demographics, including Black men and women. This led to a broader discussion about the double standards that seem to exist between comedians and musicians when it comes to humor and respect.
Akaash Singh also chimed in with a mention of Kendrick’s previous threats regarding his music on Spotify, which were reportedly made in response to the platform’s censorship policies. Singh clarified that while Kendrick’s label head, Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, did threaten to pull music from the platform, it was not a defense of any particular artist but a reaction to the policies affecting all artists.
Furthermore, Singh pointed out Kendrick’s collaboration with Chris Brown, who has a controversial history due to his assault on Rihanna in 2009. This raised questions about the consistency of Kendrick’s stance on respect and accountability within the music industry.
The exchange between Schulz and his co-hosts illustrates a larger discourse about the roles of comedians and musicians in addressing social issues, particularly those concerning race and gender. Schulz’s perspective highlights the complexities of humor in today’s cultural landscape, where boundaries are continually tested and redefined.
As the dialogue continues, it remains to be seen how both Schulz and Lamar will navigate their respective roles in the entertainment industry, particularly in relation to the ongoing conversations about respect, accountability, and the power dynamics between different forms of artistic expression.
