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"I seriously do not believe John Mayer is a racist. ... But by tweeting he likely wasn't racist ... and for seemingly mounting a defense for his racial insensitivities I got twitter-slapped by my peers and labeled a 'Mammie.' And after 25 years in the business that's a first for my resume."
Actress-Author Holly Robinson Peete responding to John Mayer's racially charged remarks in Playboy magazine. (USA Today)
In the March 2010 issue of Playboy magazine, John Mayer used the "n-word," talked about having a "hood pass," and made some racially charged remarks about his penis and black women. Say what? Black Voices takes a look at John Mayer's black celebrity associations.
John Mayers Sounds of Blackness
John Mayer's Sounds of Blackness
During an interview in the March 2010 edition of Playboy magazine, John Mayer got a little loose-lipped. The Grammy Award-winning rocker used the "n-word," talked about having a "hood pass," and made some racially charged remarks about his penis and how it relates to black women. His remarks have caused uproar among the Twitter set, leaving many people wondering what would give him the gall to be so reckless with his words. Well, aside from the obvious, the tabloid-prone poster child is the only crooner in his field to have such beloved associations with some of the greatest names in black music. Black Voices takes a look at John Mayer's sounds of blackness.
John Mayers Sounds of Blackness
Name: B.B. King
More about Him: Iconic blues musician who is regarded as one of the greatest guitarist of all time.
Connections to Mayer: Performed alongside him during the 2008 annual Grammy Awards.
John Mayers Sounds of Blackness
Name: Alicia Keys
More about her: Multiplatinum Grammy Award-winning artist is the co-founder of the Keep a Child Alive foundation.
Connections to Mayer: Keys hooked up with Mayer on 'Lesson Learned,' a track featured off on Keys' 2007 multiplatinum album 'As I Am.'
John Mayers Sounds of Blackness
Name: Ben Harper
More about Him: Two-time Grammy Award-winning pop/rock musician who currently fronts the band Relentless 7.
Connections to Mayer: He collaborated with him on the 2006 hit album 'Continuum.'
John Mayers Sounds of Blackness
Name: Jay-Z
More about Him: Hip-hop mogul and rapper who managed to cash his vivid street and party themes into big corporate checks.
Connections to Mayer: Jigga tapped him to play guitar during his 'DOA' set at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 11, 2009.
John Mayers Sounds of Blackness
Name: Herbie Hancock
More about Him: Legendary jazz composer who won took home the 2008 Grammy for album of the Year for his project 'River: The Joni Letters.'
Connections to Mayer: He recorded the song 'Stitched Up' with him, which was featured on Hancock's 2005 album 'Possibilities'.
John Mayers Sounds of Blackness
Name: Buddy Guy
More about Him: Chicago native known for inspiring other musicians such as Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix.
Connections to Mayer: Was featured on his 2005 album, 'Bring 'Em In.'
John Mayers Sounds of Blackness
Name: Roy Hargrove
More about Him: Grammy Award-winning Jazz trumpeter.
Connections to Mayer: Backed Mayer on trumpet for his 2006 album 'Continuum.'
John Mayers Sounds of Blackness
Name: Nelly
More about Him: St. Louis-bred rapper who helped women bring out their curves with his Apple Bottom jeans collection.
Connections to Mayer: He revamped his 2001 hit 'Ride Wit Me' with a remix featuring him.
John Mayers Sounds of Blackness
Name: Common
More about Him: Thought-provoking hip-hop MC turned Hollywood heartthrob.
Connections to Mayer: He collaborated with him on the 2005 hit single 'Go'.
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By: HeyNow on 2/12/2010 3:55PM
Holly stop making excuses for morons!! I don't care if he does not prefer black women that's his choice. It's how he said it!!
You know if Kanye was to say something disrespectful about white women you would be the first one that will make it an issuse that his behaivor is unacceptable.
Black people also don't make it an issue about honky pass for hundreds of years getting a free pass.
Stop giving excuses for idiots "Mamie"
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By: shrugs on 2/12/2010 4:26PM
she just likes that Mayer thinks she is "gorgeous" his comments were out of line she's not a mammy though just doesn't feel offended because he threw her a compliment
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By: blkwrestl on 2/12/2010 7:16PM
Rodney will handle this when she gets home. Bet she will not saything this insane for a while. I wouldn't call her a "mammie" how about a "jemima"?
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By: thoughtfulness on 2/12/2010 9:14PM
RULES OF RACISM
The rules of racism.
You cannot do or say ANYTHING against another race or culture outside that of your own. If you do you will be considered a racist by all the other racists. Hey!!!...How come Mickey Mouse has a white face but his dumb ass friend Goofy and dog Pluto are brown?...it's racism of course...Didn't you know?
Better call Jesse JackASSon!!!
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By: thoughtfulness on 2/12/2010 9:25PM
For the record John Mayer does appear to be a pompous ass. He's merely a product of his environment. He does appear quite intelligent. I think he thought he could get away with anything when he got stung, now he's using his intellect (quite well) defending himself. I have several friends, of many races. We all say and do things that may appear racist in nature. It doesn't make one a true racist. Judge if you want but you better duck when those stones come your way.
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By: Dion on 2/13/2010 2:56PM
Oh, trust me, we're good baseball players when it comes to those stones. Well, at least me. I can't speak for the others in here. Still have quite a few faces to know. lol.
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By: Jessica on 2/13/2010 8:07AM
She only defended him because he complimented her. Im sure she believes he's racist. Guess her name was the only black actress he could think of.. Geeezzzzzz wheres all the blk men defending the black women when we need them? thats exactly why they feel they can disrespect us because there are no BLACK MEN to stand up for us and protect us Like the WHITE MEN did for...oh whats the girls name that kane disrespected? guess this is just another example of the white mans POWER!
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By: Sus7637 on 2/13/2010 9:31AM
JESSICA I AGREE WITH YOU 100%! THERE ARE NO BLK MEN THAT'LL STAND UP FOR BLK WMN BECAUSE THEY ALL TURNED SELF RACISTS AGAINST THEMSELVES, AND TOWARDS THEIR OWN WOMAN! AND HERE THEY WANNA TALK SH*T BECAUSE OF WHAT THIS MAYER GUY SAID, WHEN THEY'RE THEIR OWN WORST ENEMY AND CALL OUT TO ANOTHER BLK MN: WHATS UP MY N? HOW DO BLK MN REALLY THINK THEY SOUND WHEN THEY USE IT TO ANOTHER BLK MN. GET MY DRIFT?
SO ALL OF A SUDDEN LIKE ALWAYS.... WHEN SOME WELL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN CAUCASION CALLS OUT THE N WORD, THEY SUDDENLY HIT A NERVE BECAUSE THEY WERE WHITE WHEN THEY SAID IT! CUT THE BULLSH...... AND MOVE IT ALONG!
OF COURSE IF KANYE WEST WOULD OF CALL THAT WACK COUNTRY SINGER SOME RACIST NAME, THE RACIST MEDIA WOULDN'T LET IT REST AND NIETHER WOULD FAKE-RACIST PHONY HOLLYWOOD! WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR PPL, THEY'LL TALK ABOUT SH*T LIKE A SCRATCHED CD TIL THEY'RE READY TO TAKE IT OFF!
THIS DOWNLOW RACIST (MAYER) PROBABLY GOES TO SECRET KKK MEETINGS,AND WHEN HE GET AROUND HIS WHITE BUDDIES.... WHO KNOWS WHAT HE SAYS ABOUT HIS BLK BAND MEMBERS>>> WHO ARE STUPID, WITH NO SELF RESPECT OR MORALS TO EVEN CONTINUE TO PLAY FOR HIM FOR THE MONEY. HOLLY (JEMIMA) ROBINSON P MAY AS WELL KISS HIS A*S AND TELL THE MEDIA... THAT SHE'S ONE OF HIS LAP DOGS.
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By: sistagril 7 on 3/03/2010 8:35PM
Hello Jess... I agree with you! "Where are all the brothers to defend us? I tell you where they are, tThey are with white thier women. I don't think Holly is a mammy. As a black woman, I date all kinds of white men. I get RESPECT from them. I have run accross a few John Mayer types but all it took was for them to get to black women better. John has said in his interview that he will start to date more black women. He's trying to be famous and deal with all the back lash he will get...but he will come around because I know he is getting sick and tired of all those faux Holiwwod bimbos! - Call me a mammy if you want, at least I'm gettin laid!!!
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By: David on 2/16/2010 7:51PM
Why should black men defend you. Black women support books, magazines like Essence and TV shows like Oprah that do nothing more than attack black men. You and others who are agreeing with you must live in a cave. Black women led by bitter man hating feminist over the years have shown little sensitivity to black men. I'm tired of black womens victimization complex. We have shed enough tears for black women. Who cares what this racist white boy had to say about black women.
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