For all of you coming for Miley Cyrus: STAND BACK!
The 24-year-old ‘Can’t Be Tamed’ singer is attempting to do some damage control by mending a controversy surrounding accusations of hip-hop appropriation! In a recent interview with Billboard, Miley said that she could not listen to certain types of hip-hop music anymore and this caused many fans to accuse the star of only appropriating hip-hop culture when it was convenient for her.
Miley isn’t one to just take unwarranted criticism. Hitting back at her haters on Instagram, Miley posted a photo of herself walking through some tall grass alongside the caption: “When articles are read it isn’t always considered that for hours I’ve spoken with a journalist about my life , where my heart is, my perspective at that time, and the next step in my career. Unfortunately only a portion of that interview makes it to print, & A lot of the time publications like to focus on the most sensationalized part of the conversation. So, to be clear I respect ALL artists who speak their truth and appreciate ALL genres of music (country , pop , alternative …. but in this particular interview I was asked about rap) I have always and will continue to love and celebrate hip hop as I’ve collaborated with some of the very best! At this point in my life I am expanding personally/musically and gravitating more towards uplifting, conscious rap! As I get older I understand the effect music has on the world & Seeing where we are today I feel the younger generation needs to hear positive powerful lyrics! I am proud to be an artist with out borders and thankful for the opportunity to explore so many different styles/ sounds! I hope my words (sung or spoken) always encourage others to LOVE…. Laugh…. Live fully…. to be there for one another… to unify, and to fight for what’s right (human , animal , or environmental ) Sending peace to all! Look forward to sharing my new tunes with you soon! – MC” Check out her full post below and let us know what you think:
