Rapper Post Malone has been on the receiving end of some backlash on social media for some recent comments he made during an interview with GQ. During his conversation with the magazine, Post Malone noted his "struggle being a white rapper," and many have not taken kindly to the remark.
The 22-year-old performer has worked with artists including Kanye West and Justin Bieber, GQ pointed out, but he contended he feels "like there's a struggle being a white rapper." He made the statement after the magazine questioned: "Do you, Post Malone, ever feel anxious about working in a primarily black-identified genre of music?"
Post then expanded on his statement saying: "But I don’t want to be a rapper. I just want to be a person that makes music, I make music that I like and I think that kicks *ss, that I think the people who f*ck with me as a person and as an artist will like.” He agreed with further questioning in the interview that "it's political to be a black rapper" and "that there are separate struggles that go along with race."
Since the interview was posted some on social media have pointed out the problematic nature of his comments. Responses range from incredulous to anger. Others questioned how Post can make the statement given some believe he "steals from culture" and has been well received on music charts.
