As of now you have probably become aware of the "feud" between Harry Belafonte and Shawn "Jay Z" Carter. Belafonte criticized Jay and his wife Beyoncé (oh, the audacity) for not being charitable enough and using the power of their influence to effect political matters and help the black community. Jay responded via interviews with Elliot Wilson (#FactsOnly) and Bill Maher, as well as on the track "Nickels and Dimes" off of his most recent release, Magna Carta Holy Grail, where Jay raps, "I'm just trying to find common ground / Before Mr. Belafonte come and chop a nigga down / Mr. Day-O, major fail / Respect these youngins boy, it’s my time now / Hublot homie two door homie /You don’t know all the sh*t I do for the homies." According to Jay, his presence is charity. Do you think Mr. Belafonte has a legitimate point regarding Jay and Bey or is he unaware of the difference in circumstances between when he was fighting for civil and political justice compared to today? Or is it simply a function of a generation gap? Media mogul, Oprah Winfrey feels that both Jay Z and Harry Belafonte are both right based on what is/was needed in their day and times.
Check out Jay's interview with Bill Maher
Here is Dr. Boyce Watkins take on the situation
http://www.yourblackworld.net/2013/07/black-news/dr-boyce-jay-z-harry-belafonte-laid-the-blueprint-for-your-freedom-never-call-him-a-boy/
And here is an article from the Roots, Keli Goff, entitled 5 Ways Harry Belafonte is Greater Than Jay-Z
http://www.theroot.com/views/5-ways-harry-belafonte-greater-jay-z
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