Reaction To Elvis Presley & The Black Community | That Echo Will Never Die 

///// pretty fair treatment, but I disagree with the rapper guy at the end of the video. First, Elvis was not an R&b artist, but he covered some R&b. As he did with country & ballads. Note: he always covered it AFTER the original artist already had their own hit with it. Example, little Richards comment, he was initially angry Elvis payed him a tribute and sang tutti fruiti is crazy. What little Richard, and the rapper guy are saying is that a non African American is not permitted to cover an R&b song. But the reverse has been true and no one complained of it I do agree with all the other folks on the video, like BBking for example, he said once a song has been put out there, it’s open game for anyone to cover it Elvis had “components” of his music..... country, R&b, Spanish flavored, opera, German music, gospel (white & black) and pop. Like many of the guests on the video (& elsewhere on YT) have said, Elvis DEsegregated music..... He also “injected” something into black music (see comments by James brown, Jackie Wilson, Rufus Thomas, Bobby Womack, Mohammed Ali) But none of these other genres can claim Elvis as their own..... they are only pieces of a puzzle that make up Elvis. In turn, Elvis fused them all together, something no one else did He brought us together

I'm so happy you decided to dive in deep and find out who Elvis really was, not what you've heard....I'm an old lady who loved him then, went to his concerts, love him now, and will love him for the rest of my tomorrows!!! So happy to see young people discovering the music of Elvis, and the person he REALLY was!!!!! He truly is an echo that will never die.....Thank you for your reactions...

When you see this video you will grow to love this man ever more

Great reaction I agree with you 100%! Its OVER. Elvis was not racist and would not even allow it in his presence, from anyone. Elvis opened a LOT OF DOORS.

I was born around Tupelo and lived in Memphis. My brother roofed a part of Graceland. Elvis came up the ladder with a bundle of shingles on his shoulder out of respect for their work. He was that type of person. He respected all people no matter the color of their skin. Black people accepted him when whites did not. I loved the way you spoke of humanity so I subscribed. Thank you for this.❤️

"That right there is the most brilliant statement ever". That's B. B. King

Who would ever think that Elvis his greatest legacy would be unifing the races by his music and his way he was friends with many of the different races not just the black but Indians, Japanese and all races when Martin Luther died in 68 Elvis did a song called, 'If I Can Dream' Elvis's producer said when he just started to learn this song he went alone in a dark place and curled himself in a ball and started singing very low but he heard Elvis and saw him do this. Elvis was devastated when Martin got shot so he sung this song to make us all think what we are doing. Elvis legacy is not over yet he is unifying the races and to expose the race baiters on the political left who is causing much of this division so they can have full control of the masses just listen very closely and you will see this fact. Elvis legacy just may have started 44 years later to be remembered to have unified the races as one, this would make the left lose their control of devide and control theory up in smoke. Folks, keep passing these videos out to shine the light in the dark and expose the hate baiters.

You were a delight to listen to. Mature,respectful & intelligent. I cried when I see people so cruel. I’m white and grew up in Northeastern US. I grew up with blacks and whites. My mom wasn’t prejudiced at all & my dad died when I was 4. So she was too busy struggling with 3 young kids whose husband died young suddenly. I became a nurse in a hospital that was in an area where there was a high black population. The people I worked with were wonderful and down to earth and we were good friends. The patients were treated with respect regardless of color. One visitor made a comment to me asking why I took care of the black critically ill man before her ( rich) white husband & how could I wash them & do procedures. I had never been faced with such blatant racism so I got angry &!told her that when I bathed him this morning, no black came off on the washcloth. I also said I gave both he & your husband enemas and both shit looked the same. Well, I knew I was in trouble and of course she reported me. This was an ICU Unit. My head nurse reprimanded me and I had to apologize to her. Later my head nurse ( who was black) came to me privately & said I handled it wrong with anger & I agreed & then she said “ but good for you”. Watching this video and knowing how kind Elvis was to people made me so sad for him, the blacks of that time. His mom dragged him with her to pick cotton. James Brown had to be pulled out several times at Elvis’s funeral because he was so despondent. Mohammed Ali loved Elvis. They gave special gifts to each other and when he died, Mohammed said something so beautiful I cried when I heard it. I don’t know the exact quote so I can’t repeat it. But it’s on U tube and in books. I’m so tired of one person saying he’s a racist & the media just runs with it. It’s usually quashed after awhile, but it’s tiring. The first rumor years ago was made by a musician in Boston years ago who was jealous of Elvis. Elvis had something to do with stopping that. But it keeps popping it’s ugly head up. I will look back at what you were talking about and listen to it. Thanks for doing this and being so respectful for a man who can’t defend himself. God bless and stay strong & healthy. 👍🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🎸🙏🏼😌😌

Elvis believed in one race , human race ❤ and he believe in one king , Jesus 🙏🙏he was no racist .. God bless from Ireland.

I grew up in Tennessee in the ghetto. The person who was my father was a horrific human. He was a bootlegger and a drunk and did pills and was horrifically violent. My momma and me, being the oldest daughter were the ones who suffered the most at his demon hands.. There was twelve of us kids. I was the oldest girl. I have nine brothers and two sisters. My momma suffered horribly at his hands. I say that to say this. We survived, as did our neighbors. We lived next door to the Precious Ms Fine. She was a single Black Mother and just like my Momma 💔😭 has now passed into GLORY took care of us like Mrs Fine took care of us Hill kids as she did her children. She was an absolutely Beautiful Woman of God. To this Very Day, even tho our mommies have passed still Love one another....All these years Later. I believe it is because Dorothy Hill and Joanne Fine raised their many children in The Way of The Lord. Yep.... This is how I see it💙🙏

Hi Das, Elvis was not rasist. He called everyone his brother. He has to fight through ignorant white people to be able to just sing his songs. To Elvis everyone was equal as it should be. Thanks Das, for putting it into perspective xxx 💝

I believe that in any group of people there's at least one friend, you haven't met yet.

You have a good head on your shoulders!You are a humanitarian. Great values! Nice work buddy! Keep goin on!

It's great to see the younger generation getting to know who elvis really was, he not only historically changed music but he helped to start the long stuggle to stop racism elvis was one of the best human beings that we have ever had on this planet a truly great man with an electric charisma nobody ever had 👑 much respect from the uk 🇬🇧 england 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

It’s been quoted that music is universal...it doesn’t belong to anyone.

It's good Elvis carried on bless Elvis

Great reaction..there's a part 2 for this.check it out!✌

Yes! Bring Elvis back; I enjoy your reactions of him. I never understood the misconception with Elvis & racism. Elvis was color blind; he only saw humanity, thru the eyes of love. Sad the level of hypocrisy he suffered thru. It hurt him greatly to be thought of like this. I'm grateful he journeyed thru it all & gave us great entertainment. Elvis only knew how to respect humanity, like we all should. Imagine if we all sang the same chorus; there would be no harmony! God created us as individuals for a reason.❤ I think EP did his part to shed light, but sadly this world has not grown past it. 👍 Great reaction!

Elvis brought black music to the mainstream.

You're a wise brother in Christ. Love you Man.

Elvis hated being called the King. He said the only King is Jesus Christ

Love you always Elvis♥️ He was the poorest of the poor and when he made it big he gave ppl he didn't know cars etc.....he didn't have a racist bone in his body!!!!

Elvis had the courage and belief in himself to go on despite all the hate.These hateful remarks hurt him because he was good and was raised in the church.When he went on the Milton Berle show that show received one half million pan letters calling him vulgar and a bad influence.That is when Berle called Elvis' manager and told him he had a star on his hands. Most everyone would have quit if they went through what Elvis did.

Elvis was really young to take all this thing to himself but he stay strong fight for what he believes in thank you for a kind reactions,love miss him all this years,hi Bob Joyce we miss you too✌️♥️😭😭😭😭😭

It’s hard to imagine Elvis being bigger in his Adsense that in his presence. He lit the world on fire. He was the first and the biggest global Superstar. There were no templates for what Elvis did. He had to figure it out. 50 years later people in every country still know his name whether they’ve seen his performances or not. He was a gift.

Love your reaction

So glad that elvis reputation puts the rasist lies too rest. Theres part two to this video Too. Thank u.sir

Elvis, never called or liked being called the king, his words where and always where, “ There is only one king and he is our Lord God” it was only his fans who gave him that title and he felt uncomfortable having that title. Love your reaction. I am 66yr young and like you I love a lot of music. I don’t usually have much to say but I like your way of thinking and for years I have prayed for peace in the world that my brother’s and sister could and would get along and be there for each other. I look forward to watching more of your reactions. God Bless have a wonderful day.❤❤❤❤

Thanks for your Reaction and comments on this video. You are very sweet soul..

Elvis did see himself as someone trying to bridge the gap between the white community and other communities. He was part Native American and I think he saw himself as Native American, while understanding his white privilege. He played a half-Native American character in the movies Flaming Star and G.I. Blues.

My daddy was raised in East Nashville, my mama in Detroit. They raised us listening to Elvis, The Jackson’s, BBKing. We would jam as we got older with gospel artists like Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker. It was just normal for us, we went to church with my dads friends pretty often and loved it. my dad and mom had friends of all colors, so did we. I was 15 the first time I encountered racism. I was completely dumbfounded that someone could despise someone just because of the color of their skin. It’s just as ridiculous as hating someone because their eyes are a different color, or their hair curly or straight. I’ll never forget that day when one of my friends had a horrible thing said to them by a stupid person who lived under a rock. I still don’t understand it, never will. My husband went to grad school at Southern Miss, MANY of his friends were and are not white. All that to say, I am SO thankful for the way I was raised, I wish more people would raise their kids with the outlook my parents had. My dad is no longer living, but his life still speaks through us and his friends.

My first time see your reaction very very good

There is a part 2 for Elvis and the black community 🤗 thank you for being a compassionate soul and offering "the bridge over troubled waters" theme to be there for others, what a blessing you are!

Elvis was great friends with both Muhammad Ali and James Brown. That's saying something i believe

the King forever 😎👍

Spot on about hip hop. I loved it from the beginning, and it’s not like that anymore. I loved the Super Bowl show! We need Elvis BACK 😭

Great comments and reaction young man.

Top notch reaction😊

Thank you very much

We are all God's children.

Dasmine, I mentioned this to you before, but it's worth repeating; It is so refreshing to see a young man so in depth with respect & humbleness toward your fellow beings. (you get it!) Whomever raised you did a fantastic job; your light & positivity oozes out of you. You are a great motivational speaker, for such a time like this. The world needs you! I don't know what type of negativity you have encountered from the ignorance of others; I can say 100 percent, it has not touched you! You are an amazing, awesome blessing. ✝ ✌ I think when people walk away from you after meeting you, they are never the same. You need a bigger platform. 😉

You're a good man. Stand Strong

If you haven't already done so listen to, "I Did It My Way" and "If I Can Dream" (which was from his 1968 Comback Special that was on tv). No matter what Elvis sung is was great. Every once in a while there's a voice that stands out among everyone else. Elvis, of course, The Righteous Brothers, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Freddie Mercury, Rick James, Teena Marie and Janis Joplin just to name a few. I was just sitting here thinking. What makes them so different and it just hit me why they are/were so loved. It's their unique voices of course but also what made that distinctive uniqueness was the fact that they were singing from their hearts, souls and emotions and you can hear and feel that. Elvis also did a lot of gospel music. He put out three gospel albums. You should listen to all of his music. I remember hearing the same rumors but I never believed them. After all, if he was a racist, would he have bought people cars, jewelry, homes or treated them as equals?! He went through hell and back throughout his lifetime and still pretty much stayed strong. There's just so much about his life. Every once in a while there is someone sent to make this world a better place. You know who they are just by their presence alone, but it just seems that the world only gets worse.

Thank you.

I'm the biggest James Brown fan on the planet and James Brown said about Elvis....“I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He told me I was good and I told him he was good; That was never an issue between us. Elvis was hard working, dedicated and God loved him. The last time I saw him was at Graceland. We sang Old Blind Barnabus together, a gospel song. I love him and hope to see him again in heaven. There will never be another like this Soul Brother.” -James Brown

More Elvis gospel, please!

Thank you for having a kind heart. Part 2 is also a nice video to watch, even if you don't react to it , please watch it yourself. He bought a house for his cook at graceland. He was also a very generous person. James brown was a very good friend of elvis.

You are a really good down to Earth guy.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts -- Elvis would have loved you!

You're a good man thankyou for posting.

You have much wisdom and a good heart !!! Loved your reaction.

really good advice and so sentimental....you are right and sincere with your comments.... thank you.....God Bless

Good reaction, thanks for sharing.

Love your outlook on life and your commentary on this video I was raised the same way and I raise my children the same way to be there for Humanity and that there is Only One race the human race and we must all come together and help each other Along on this Third Rock From the Sun you only live once why not help Humanity move forward so future Generations can be better off than our ancestors were Much love Brother

I want to commend you with your sensitive and reflective thought and your understanding of this great big Talent with a big soul and great intelligence. I'm pretty sure you will grow your channel if you continue to the Village Inn in your intelligence and appreciation and not be swayed my son negative comments

There’s a part 2 as well 👍

I don’t know if you know this Elvis grew up seeing gospel music that’s how we learned his love and passion for singing

I love your commentary and your heart.🙋‍♀️👍💕

My opinion is we need to love each other no matter what color anybody is

I grew up in these times when I was a white child visiting Memphis when mlk was killed. That was the first time I'd ever seen black people, was in 7th grade the 1st time I went to school with black people there was 2 I have seen changes between races people becoming friends real friends now we aren't allowed to to be friends because I'm racist I'm white I'm afraid all that has grown will be lost we are being pulled apart. this old woman likes Tom McDonald you should listen to him rap god bless 🙏 oh I just subscribed

You are so right! We all need to come together as humans. It goes on to this day and no matter your color we all should come together as one. Subscribed!

Appreciate you my friend!!!

I just watch ur reaction for the first time... My complements how you presented this Elvis Presley documentary and showing your true feelings regarding humanity...! 🌈 Hope to see more of your reactions. Check out Elvis's SUN recordings and his first album "ELVIS"!

Racism has always been crazy and made no sense. Elvis was the opposite of racist! People’s hearts and minds form perspectives through their exposure and experiences. Elvis was exposed to black people living among us from an early age in the ghetto and the projects in Memphis. I was born a little black baby girl in the 50’s Detroit, exposed to multiple cultures Detroit and in Los Angeles on the 60’s-70’s and taught to love everyone.

I have just found your channel and subscribed. For a young man you are very wise beyond your years. Elvis wad only being himself. He could not figure out when he first started performing why all of the girls were crazy..someone in his band told him it was the way that he moved..he did t even know he was doing it..he just felt the music. We do need to do better as a society. We are all human and music lime art is open to interpretation. Everyone has a different view however that does not mean that only 1 is right. Elvis broke so many barriers and loved people for who they were. I love that you are taking the time to get to know who Elvis was. He was so much more than his music. You may enjoy Elvis a generous heart. It is a short documentary but shows the kind of heart that he had. I am excited to go I to your Playlist and see kore of your Elvis reactions. From someone who has been an EPy whole life..to a new gan..welcome to the world that is Elvis. TCB 👑⚡️

I believe he was just as big in his time of Fame if he was big in his absence. So I disagree with the rapper in the car because I believe he has just heard that but if you were there you would know he was spectacular while he was alive in his time and in his Fame

The old clips of white people at the beginning of the video were southern Democrats. I agree with you and Elvis. "The same God that made you made him too." Or as I see it, we may have split to different paint bays, but we all came down the same assembly line from the same factory.

You might want to check out Home Free's cover of Everybody Walkin This Land. Loved your reaction. Thanks for being out there.

I love your channel and you lift my day! Little stories from the past: There was a black blues group the Valentino’s that was going up charts with a song they wrote “It’s all over now”. R&B star Sam Cooke was also a brilliant record producer and encouraged Valentino’s to let Rolling Stones take the song-went to #1: RS version sounded a Lot like Valentino’s. And Valentino’s made ton of money. from song writing royalties. Little Richard did too. John Fogerty of CCR wrote Proud Mary. The song took off with Tina Turner. Lastly one of the writing teams that many in the rock/blues world used was Lieber and Stoehler, including Big Mama and Elvis.Everyone wins when music is just music. Have to credit Sam Phillips of Sun Records, who promoted anyone with talent using anyone’s good songs. He promoted Elvis who had started life at near rock bottom, opened gates, and welcomed everyone in

If you enjoyed this video you may want to Google Elvis and Larry a journey shared and I would like you to react to that ... you seem like a fantastic human being yourself, thank you

What you're talking about 27:15 in the video.. about BB King's comment... Reminded me Barack Obama just said almost the same thing last month in his sit down discussion with his friend Bruce Springsteen. Pres Obama also said for the record he was an Elvis fan during that conversation. He has Elvis on his personal playlist. Pretty cool. On a separate note - every time I hear that Three 6 Mafia rap mix I always wish they would have done a full length Studio released version of that. There's a few remixes of it out there on RU-vid, but not a full-length one actually done by them. Always wondered if the audio piece we hear them doing here in this documentary is somewhere out there in a longer full length audio released format. I know a lot of people dig it also but nobody seems to be able to find a full recording from them of it

This was my first time watching you and you said everything I would of said 👍 it made just me subscribe👍

Try, why me LORD. By Elvis.

So far, according to anything that I've seen, read, or heard that has any legitimacy or validity, and mind you, I've been around for almost 33 years, which isn't “a long time” to some, but to those who know me on a personal basis, however, I've lived a relatively “unusual” life, as far as the amount of differencing experiences I've endured and the levels of severity and circumstance, and I have lived a life well beyond my age; I, have yet, to see anything that supports Elvis being “racist,” and I agree with you that words that carry significant and vital meaning, get thrown around so flippantly nowadays, and not to mention, more times than not, they get attached to people/situations inaccurately and without justification, which then, little by little, devalues that importance behind the word. I can, without a doubt, give Elvis credit, so to speak, and respect the artist he was and the role he played in music history; I, unlike some, would never, ever, ever try to proclaim that Elvis “had no talent” or any other similar sentiment, for several reasons, but most explicitly, because it's beyond evident that Elvis had talent, lol. I will say, however, that I just watched another video on someone’s channel where people were reminiscing about Elvis and said, “he created Rock’n’Roll” or “Elvis started Rock’n’Roll.”. That general sentiment is the one thing that I, and personally speaking, do not agree with and think that it is partly why specific individuals have a “problem” with Elvis; in reality, however, it is not Elvis who started that particular mindset. I think that it is more than apparent, especially given the fact that people were calling Elvis, his music, and his dancing “the N-word,” and not just the more commonly used term of endearment that we often hear throughout music, culture, you name it but *the* N-word [hard R], that Rock’N’Roll did not start, nor did it originate with Elvis. I don't think anyone, not even myself, needs to explain why people back then used that disgusting description, of all descriptive words, to “classify,” so to speak, what type of music, sound, and overall essence Elvis was playing. However, and there is no doubt in my mind that the main reason why people have trouble giving Elvis the recognition he earned, as well as honoring the *fact* that Rock’n’Roll did not start, nor was it created by Elvis, is because people, in general, nowadays acquire this singular-leveled mindset that consists of an all or nothing, black or white, overly straightforward, excessively simplified, superficial, “take it at face value,” narrow, confined, eager to pass negative judgment, self-centered, hyper-focus, lack of cognitive thinking strategies/skills, quick to label something/someone as “bad” or “wrong” just because they lack an understanding of that thing, person, or circumstance surrounding that person [if I don't understand it or have never experienced it then “it must be wrong.”], lack of empathetic ability to understand and relate to someone regardless of an immediate relation to how that person appears on the surface or the circumstance relating to that person, quick to point the finger at someone not knowing that three more fingers are pointing right back at themselves, and so much more, type of mentality and way of living; I, however, disagree with those who possess the understanding of where Rock’N’Roll originated, but in return, blame Elvis or label him as a “racist.”. To me, there is hardly anything, if anything at all, that validates that idea or “gives it a leg to stand on,” so to speak. As far as Elvis giving credit, recognition, or honoring those who he became influenced by and doing so sufficiently, I don't know enough about that specific subject to comment either way; as far as, however, the things you touched on, as well as the details I reflected on in this comment, I agree, entirely.

My favorite moment is when Stevie Wonder calls Elvis a Caucasian brother ❤

A very enjoyable reaction, was a pleasure viewing and cheers for posting it 👌👌👌👌

You’re a brilliant reactor! 💜 I’m so glad I found your channel!

I'm sure the reporter who started this rumor and lie about him is long gone but isn't it sad that the power of trying to bring this man down lives on 43 years beyond his death. Every person who continues to spread this untruth should do their own research because its evil to talk against him based on a flat out lie. The people who were there would know what kind of person he was and speak of how he treated them. Someone puts some garbage in print and it lives forever as truth. Lesson be careful what comes out of your mouth about someone, the damage can be far reaching. Great commentary. Vicki

That is BB.KING after the dude in blue cap.

Great reaction by you. I subscribed just now listening to you. Appreciate your heart and intelligence, and I will check out your other reactions and look forward to more. Thank you! Love from Texas!

That guy who complained about Elvis clearly knows nothing about him or his music. "Elvis came out with a style of is own." Besides, all American music started with country music.

Check out the Muscle Shoals Documentary. You'll love that too!

I'm a new subscriber but love the attitude . good people

Amen my friend. And I guarantee that when we head to Heaven our aloud won't see color. Heck, Jesus couldn't have possibly been Caucasian...also, I'm 58 years old and completely agree with you on what hip hop has become. Nowadays I'll listen to every Tom Macdonald track along with NF and a few others but the genre had lost what it had and the mumble rap and filler bars don't have message I'm wanting to hear. On your closing comments I hope you listen to Tim McGraw " Humble and Kink". one day.

In the end, I would take the words from people like BB King, Little Richard, and the background singers over the rap singer's opinion because 1) THEY were there and 2) THEY were directly impacted by Elvis. Even Little Richard, who was unhappy when Elvis covered Tutti Frutti, saw benefit from it--and BB King is right (and frankly, rap and hip-hop benefit frequently from "sampling" other people's music). Elvis never made claims to be the best or to be "the King." Jealous people show up everywhere and show their ignorance, making assumptions rather than investigating the truth. Elvis has been 45 years (this August) and people still talk about him with the reverence he deserves for doing what he did so well. 45 years after those rap singers' deaths, no one will remember their names in a collective manner. Nothing they are doing truly stands out. There is some excellent rap music and some excellent hip-hop, but nothing as extraordinary in the way of performers that will ever match Elvis's impact.

Hey, we are all God's children.

This is an old documentary from 60 or 70's , things had gotten so much better, but we are being pushed back to bad days.

I really enjoyed this video, you made many wise and dead on points and total respect. Had to subscribe, keep it up, don't let your echo ever die. :)

Come on Stevie. You can see bro. 🤷🏼‍♀️

That's Witney Houstans Mom

Try part 2

The racism claims started from the magazine “Sepia”. An anonymous “Person from the Street” alleged that they heard Elvis say “the only thing N*groes can do for me is buy my records and shine my shoes” on a tv program earlier that year. They claimed to remember him saying it on the Boston program called “Person to Person”. Jet Magazine did an investigative report on the claims and the learned that 1.) Elvis was never on that show and 2.)At that point in his life Elvis had never been to Boston. It was also discovered that the owner of Sepia magazine had been openly racist himself. Many believe that Sepia magazine was trying to put a wedge between Elvis’ fans and destroy Elvis’ career in the process. Unfortunately less people saw the Jet magazine article that proved these claims were false, so people still believe that Elvis said these things.

How was reaction 1970 tour in Vegas Bridge over troubled water check that out

Damn! Sorry about the blatantly ignorant racist idiots showing their hateful ignorance all the while going to church on Sunday’s and thinking that they’re superior and in the right. It’s embarrassing! You’re obviously a good man, just keep up the great work!

If you get a chance check out some tom that think you may like him

Actually when E started out they called it Rockabilly music, cause Rocknroll wasn't in yet,remember the kids had to listen to what their parents did, I mean I'm sure Perry Como singing hot digging dog ,must have thrilled the kids ,not ,!!!🙄 yep they were pretty racist then it blows my mind how they wouldn't play him, cause he was a white guy singing black music ,!! My God ppl wanted him arrested, . Elvis Actually perfered gospel that's what his roots were, as he got older he went bk to the gospel music,. Elvis came along and meshed the cool sound of the soul music to the white,, I guess you could say the young E explode in to the 50s era and those narrow minded ppl were shocked, but E was a rebel he wasn't going to be stopped 😎👍❤️no he wasn't racist he appreciated all ppl !!

Elvis was the OG social injustice warrior minus the persuasion of a political party unlike the douchebags who march in the streets in behalf of a political agenda. And the people who are judging him now are prolly descendants of those OG Karens we see in this video. Great job on spreading awareness brother

Yeah, Chuck D's POV hasn't aged well, since people can now know so much more about not just Elvis, but the way someone becomes a person or persona, particularly in an artistic sense. It's only weird because Chuck is an artist and should know better. But the whole "Elvis stole black music" is just one of the most ridiculous charges you could level at the guy. I mean, of all things, appropriating black culture isn't one of the things you can legit be angry with Elvis for. It's a small-minded POV of the whole situation, honestly. Seeing it as a child might see it. Thankfully, education helps people like that understand why they're wrong.

Check out Tom McDonald his songs Dear Rappers, Sad Rappers, Blame the Rappers, I hate hip-hop, and more of his, talks about how the labels are pushing garbage to the masses. They take a good artist and change them to start pushing all the BS. Tom is 100% independent and will reverse any copyright strike you get from his music.

I don’t remember who it was but back in the 1970s I watched an interview on television with a very popular singer/songwriter. In this person’s opinion you were not a good singer if the only songs you could sing were the songs you wrote yourself. This person then added that by the same logic you were not a good songwriter if you were the only person who could sing the songs you write. You were only a good singer if you could take a song written by someone else and make it a success. As a songwriter you are only successful when another person can sing a song that you wrote that people request be played on the radio.