Shark Biters: 8 Rappers Accused Of Cultural Theft [Photos]

Remember on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx when Raekwon and Ghostface suggested to their peers to come original? Sadly sharkbiting is as popular as ever.

Whether it’s the slang, style, fashion direction or downright exact delivery, you can bet all of the greats have experienced Rap thievery at one point. But an even worse offense is cultural theft.

If you’re a true fan of hip hop you should know the type by now. Didn’t really live it but plays the role real well or just started rapping out of the blue once they saw financial gain.

Regardless of the intent this is a conversation that should he had. So we present 8 rappers of accused of cultural theft. Did we mention that Moguldom Studios has a new documentary titled Bleaching Black Culture that details how theft affects us all?

Learn more about, or buy or rent, Bleaching Black Culture here.

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Iggy Azalea

The Grand Hustle representative has been called out for manufacturing a southern “blaccent” since she was born in Australia.

Vanilla Ice

Yes he is an easy target but back then Ice and his team were guilty of stretching the truth about his background and street rep.

Eminem

Benzino and The Source magazine went on a witch hunt to villainize him as a culture vulture. Even though audio of Shady using the dreaded N-word was dug up, the Hip-Hop community went on to forgive the angry blond.

Guerilla Black

The Compton rapper who was once managed by James “Jimmy Henchmen” Rosemond, blatantly stole the late great Notorious B.I.G.’s entire style. It was later revealed that his he altered his voice to match the King of New York.

Boss
90’s gangster rapper Boss actually grew up in a well off middle class family in Detroit.

Young Black Teenagers

Remember the color blind group Young Black Teenagers? While they believe their name was a tribute many raised an eyebrow to their true intentions of calling themselves Black when everyone was white.

Macklemore

The independent rapper has caught flack for winning the Rap Grammy award over Kendrick Lamar. While many were not surprised he won, the overall Hip-Hop community looked at him crazy when he tweeted his text conversation with K. Dot apologizing.

Miley Cyrus

The former child star took twerking and ran with it in a way many felt was disrespectful with a bevy of female big booty dancers as apart of her stage shows.