Over the weekend, black celebrities who have securely established their ‘sell out’ status were put on blast on Twitter with #blackcelebsbelike.
Celebrities such as Common, Kanye West and Raven-Symoné were especially put on blast for their views about racism.
Comparing the First Lady to an ape isn't racist. But then again what is race? I'm an American. #BlackCelebsBeLike pic.twitter.com/NmQ1PtHUG3
— open your purse (@bonecarrier) March 22, 2015
https://twitter.com/PinkCottonMom/status/579787145616949249
#BlackCelebsBeLike "How can I complain about racism in Hollywood when we have a Black president?"
— Jamilah Lemieux (@JamilahLemieux) March 22, 2015
https://twitter.com/KSavvage/status/579765816297713664
https://twitter.com/PinkCottonMom/status/579787145616949249
#BlackCelebsBeLike Listen to my song about you being "New Slaves" while you enjoy the $200 white tee I just sold you. pic.twitter.com/gy3yn7xI7H
— Oz-imus Prime (@letsgetfree13) March 23, 2015
#BlackCelebsBeLike
*says anti black things for white approval*
*their project flops*
"well maybe if the black community supported me.."
— Richey Collazo (@RicheyCollazo) March 22, 2015
#blackcelebsbelike 'I refuse to get stuck doing stereotypical roles…' pic.twitter.com/eLXbIhZItt
— T Floyd (@thecrditcardguy) March 22, 2015
#BlackCelebsBeLike *raps about racism* *gets millions* *marries white woman*
"racism is outdated and no longer exists."
— tired (@highkeychildish) March 22, 2015
It seems as though people are now starting to notice how some black celebrities seemingly forget about issues plaguing black people, as soon as they get a little, or a lot of status, behind their names.
But that’s not to say there aren’t black celebrities who are out there making statements and are knowledgeable when it comes today’s social issues.
Jessie Williams, Talib Kweli, Big Mike, and Kerry Washington have all been vocal when it comes to things that matter in the lives of black people. If only the racial draft was a real thing, we could easily get rid of the ones who aren’t.
March 23, 2015 -
Hey sweetheart big mike is my dad , you meant killer mike lol.
March 23, 2015 -
This is the hashtag of 2015, so far. GO AWF BLACK TWITTER! lol.
March 23, 2015 -
Basically, New Blacks = The New House Slaves.
Maybe, they should rename the hashtag “#Sometimesitpays2beahouseslave”.
March 23, 2015 -
Get em black Twitter, GET EM! (i hope they went in on Pharell and his ‘happy’ a@#)
March 24, 2015 -
black Twitter is a national treasure