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The hosts discuss the softening of "T" sounds and the use of "axe" instead of "ask" in Southern and Black dialects. Mo explains that these linguistic traits are often unfairly equated with a lack of intelligence. They note how Southern hip-hop has influenced the speech patterns of younger generations, leading to what some might call "cultural appropriation" by non-Southern youth.
The Ballot or the Bullet, Political Appropriation and Milieu
Malcolm X's "The Ballot or the Bullet" speech is used to define the political philosophy of black nationalism, which advocates for black control over the politics of their own community. The hosts discuss whether Diddy is "appropriating" this verbiage because it is currently "hot on the streets" or if he is genuinely embracing the culture of political independence.
