Topic: Homophobia

2 chapters across the catalog

13: Deconstructing Kanye
1:25:14 - 1:30:15

13: Deconstructing Kanye

Pink Polos, Homophobia and LGBTQ Boycotts

Kanye West reflects on his history of breaking hip-hop stereotypes, from wearing pink polos to being the first major rapper to call for an end to gay-bashing. He admits to his own past homophobia, which he attributes to the hyper-masculine requirements of high school and hip-hop culture. Despite his past advocacy, he now faces boycotts from the LGBTQ community for his religious lyrics and political associations.

08: Hell Up in Harlem
31:05 - 33:48

08: Hell Up in Harlem

Malik Yoba, Transgender Dating Controversy

Actor Malik Yoba has faced public scrutiny after advocating for the normalization of men dating transgender women. Allegations surfaced from a transgender woman regarding Yoba's past involvement in survival sex, while Yoba claims that men who refuse to date trans women are transphobic.