Nicki Minaj’s new song had Rosa Parks trending on social media as listeners debated whether referencing the civil rights icon in the lyrics should be interpreted as 'disrespectful' or a 'double entendre.'
Yet, some argued that Minaj's lyrics were being misinterpreted, stating that the rapper is actually pushing others to take action, rather than downplaying Parks' central role in the civil rights movement.
"The bar was a double entendre ... Basically she's talking about how everyone want to act like they’re in for a movement, or for the culture, but they’re not doing anything about it," The State of Hip Hop, an account that interprets lyrics of hip hop and rap songs, tweeted."So it’s sorta of like an indirect meaning to what Rosa stood for. Although Rosa Parks was sitting down, she made an impact.
The account added that it was important to contextualize the Rosa Parks line with the other lyrics in the song. Following the controversial line, Minaj raps"you a clown/you do it for likes,” which the account interprets as Minaj criticizing half-baked attempts at activism.
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