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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: sistagril7 on 2/22/2010 8:04AM
His comment was that he made achoice, nothig wrong with that. Black people are more racist towards each other than white people. I hear black mothers calling thier kids "get your black a** over here like being black is bad. Rappers reduce us to being sex whores, black women and weave, black men disliking black women because we are not light or white. No wonder white men feel free to say nd do the things they do. It's not right for black people to call each other the N word and it's not right for whites to do it! We can't have it both ways. Even the harsh words in this blog towards each other is nothing to be proud of.
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By: Jesica on 2/16/2010 3:57PM
I analyzed what JM said, and what I get from it is he only deal with black women who will suck his c#@k...He's actually putting their business in the street. Guess he had Holly Robertson Peete...Wonder what her husband has to say about that! Besides that it is that he has obvious that JM has been rejected by black woman...we have a history of rejecting them so my BLACK SISTERS dont worry we must b doin something right cause everyones ganging up on us...lol
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By: W. on 2/16/2010 4:42PM
John Mayer says he does not put himself out their for black woman to be attractive to him as the white women are well maybe he did not get the memo The average black woman has no interest in a white man plain and simple just because he's a musician does not make black women want him in any more or less with that being said John we don't want you and whether you are racist or not in my mind who give a good damn.
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By: Down in Texas on 2/16/2010 5:52PM
This guy ( Mayer ) knew what he was thinking and said it. I can tell you from personal experience that when around other white people, whites are comfortable in expressing themselves freely. Why does he get accolades for his music ?
He is only a copycat stealing music from out of the African-American community. Many do believe a modern day version of Elvis. However amongst very close circles it is said that the king had plenty black ancestry thru his mother's side of the family. Due to the Jim Crow period and the huge financial gain for Colonel Parker, who gave himself the gentleman title "Colonel ".
Parker wasn't a citizen of the United States. What a fraud and so wonder, Elvis never performed outside the USA. If so, Parker would have been discovered and deported back to England. The sad irony is Elvis lived his life as an white man because guessing his dad was white. Thereforemore convincing himself it was okay and accepted since many fair skinned blacks jumped at the opportunity to pass and crossover the color line.
Mayer's comments speak for themselves and the African American community should beware in whom they extend a pass. Bill Clinton is referred as the first Black president, but go to Hope, Arkansas and talk to the ole timers and then visit the Clinton library in Little Rock.
Clinton's mother and her brother appear to be mulatto in appearance. Evenmoreso, while his mother returned back to nursing school, young Bill lived with his uncle and cousins in the black section of town. As luck prevailed Bill Clinton favored his father in appearance, but genetics never lie. Look at the traits of his offspring; the hatred he experienced from white america, once the secret leaked.
White America has always had their suspections about him and former president Jimmy Carter. One only has to research photos of Carter's mother and those expressed african traits. Mulatto females have always crossed the color line for a better way of life rather than compared to mulatto males.
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By: Izzy on 2/18/2010 4:08PM
Ladies, skip this little p*ick. He's talking sour grapes, and bitin' off our music while he's at it. As far as sucking his d*ck goes, why would we order a McNugget when we can get a Big Mac?
Color aside, Mayer's proabably hung like a TicTac! I'd love to see him disprove this certainty in a PLAYGIRL spread! Think he's "up" for it, girls?
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By: sistagril7 on 4/19/2010 10:19AM
You are saying the exact same thing as he has said. You both are racist then. You have no interest in white men and this man has no interest in black women. Now what is the big deal here?
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By: stare k on 3/05/2010 11:12PM
If he was a racist , do you think he would say yes
I am ? White people don't like to be called a racist.
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