Harry Belafonte Explains Jay-Z Statement:"Benefits 4 Obama Aren't Enough"
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- In a brief interview with TheUberUrban.com, the iconic Harry Belafonte recalls the moment where he made his statement regarding Beyonce & Jay-Z, and his disinterest towards politics. Watch the clip above as Mr. Belafonte sets the record straight.
I'm not in love with Jay Z so unlike many of his groupies on here, I can listen to Mr Belafonte with a clear mind.
Chad Tep Me either
VERY VERY VERY well said! always have been and will always be a fan of Harry Belafonte.
Epitomy of class and dignity. A front line fighter at a time when
the fighting was at its toughest.
An extremely articulate man. If ever there was a role model, for ANYONE you couldn´t find better.
Almoast nobody talks about this....beyonce and Jayz are being off limit in the media. It's like everybody is intimidated, not asking questions and not being critical. These two act like the mobs and bullies
I agree 100% with Mr. Belafonte's assessment. The media baited him and he didn't back away from his opinions.The problems that Mr. Belafonte spoke of goes much further than music entertainers.
He makes perfect sense. More power to him and the people
Mr. Belafonte stands his ground! That shouldn't surprise anyone. He has always been more than what you see on the surface. To begin with, his social commitments and political activism were never self-serving. Conversely, however, Jay Z , Beyonce, et al seem to me to be the antithesis of someone like Belafonte. He sacrificed a lot ... he could have been a mega movie star if he had been a laid-back, part-time political activist. Today's punk moguls will never be his equals.
God bless Belafonte!
That was very powerful! Thank you for imparting unto us, some of your wisdom!
I agree with HB 1000%. There are tons of athletes and entertainers today who care more about white patronage than they do the liberation of their people and that's sad. On that note I want to give mad props to John Carlos and Tommy Smith. To me they are real Black heroes!!
Jay Z is just about the money he is a commercial artist.. Think about this he sold drugs to his people before he became a rapper so why do you think that mentality would change. Let the rappers be the rappers and the real Men need to step up.
Beautifully spoken.. Powerful message
exactly! i.e. "they stand anointed by my criticism".... #boom
if only i can have a shred of his eloquence at that age...
A great speaker - had his photos up on my walls in 60's - love his voice, speaks incredibly well about what is important to him. A lovely man.
Anything harry Belafonte elaborate on is worth me listening and believing this great man and believe what he says! that's my view on this wonderful man in the struggle for our people! harry I as a human man give my hat off to you and your part of the Civil struggle for our people today, which like jayz which is so sad disgusting and evil and greedy.
I wan't to see a Jay Z or P Diddy speak with a fraction of a fraction of eloquence that Mr. Belafonte displays here.
He tried to warn us...
yes he did.
Love him , he spoke with passion and articulated himself gracefully
He seemed to put his comments in better context, and did so thoughtfully.
Thank you, Harry! There is not an ounce of malice, hated or disrespect in his accounting, nor, in his critique of today's "artists". If anyone can look at the grandstanding, and selfish, materialistic behavior of these young people and say that they show and honor their responsibility to those, like Harry, who paved the way for them to do "as they please", then we are doomed. I refuse to believe that it is hopeless. We are at a very crucial time of transition. There is always hope.
What a well spoken man.
He is precsely the kind of man - wise, polished, and strong - who is a fitting role model, especially for Black men.
Very Well Said Harry!
very well said harry!
#UnforunateTruth With power comes responsibility for the masses which bestow that power. Thank you Mr. Belafonte, for your integrity and lifetime of consistent willingness to find the courage to speak truth to power, never forgetting your roots, even when it was not in your personal best interest. #Respect #Love #Gratitude #King
heroic figure
What a man. It really is humbling to just sit and listen to him talk.
I respect his position because no one can truly give argument to this man and the struggle his witnessed, with great blatancy. Jay-Z and Beyonce are people who were blessed with a talent, but grew up in a society that isn't necessarily asking for progression of Black people but what sells and what appeals to an audience. I am that neither one of these artists had children out of wed lock. I believe in the struggle but society has reduced it to making lots of money.
This is STILL SO relevant today. 😳😳
It's so sad, we tend to prescribe traits such as intelligence, wit and eloquence to people that are financially well off. If you look at the rich history of African-Americans who entertain professionally like Miles or Bird or Sassy or Lady Day, Jay Z and Beyonce are rather marginal at best.
You made some great points. I'm straddling the fence on what Mr. Belafonte said. Just to add on comment, a conversation should have been held between the two, think about it, Jay Z is at a level that no other MC has met. Some type of mentoring should be involved; with that mentoring Jay can go in the direction he see's fit. Now the other side, a relationship has been fractured because of a lack of communication. I hope they can pull it together.
What are your thoughts now. ..,with Jz new financial win fall with the NFL?
The hell with Jay - z
A wise elder has spoken.
It seems as though, with each passing generation, more & more people within the African-American community -- & to a greater extent, American Society as a whole -- become [wiser] -- yet [weaker].
If only the importance of [character] were held to the same standard & reverence as Religion, or other philosophical beliefs.
Over time & through experience, we start to realize more & more, that the most important things that we can obtain and / or lose in our lifetimes, are in fact, [invaluable].
He's right.
God this man is a genius he deserves more attention most of these so called black leaders of today.
Mr. Belafonte is a man's man; Jay-z, a boy in a man's body.
I'm not sure about the boy part.....maybe, but I am certainly sure that he is a SLAVE in a man's body. We all know WHO he is a slave of. Notice that you hardly EVER see him smiling. In fact, his expression is one of worry. Every day we all are getting closer to the end of the line. He knows at the end of his line who will be waiting to collect.
"Such voices do not exist today, or at least in the abundance that they should be...all of them collectively share a deep responsibility and blame". According to Mr. Belafonte, new school Black celebrities are lacking, and I agree!
I dont believe the hip hop culture, as a whole, is mature enough to appreciate what Harry is talking about. You will get that in certain subcultures of hip hop, but they are not mainstream, and you will rarely hear or see them at the forefront just about any musical genre. I take that back. Thats what we have Reggae for.
No they are in the front of everything they have been cooned out. Bruv. Arrested development, run dmc, grandmaster flash, and more spoke out for us these lot are finished.....if the establishment can do to Mr Huxtable what they did JZs days are numbered
He is on point...today's artist writers sports people and the like are deaf to blackliberation and do not know or don't want to know or are totally ignorant to what they should be doing in this day and in this time...
Mr Belafonte lived it and saw it. To the entertainers and athletes today in the spotlight, just sit down and get educated with people of color who walk the walk.
One of the last great thinkers we still have as a people. Why are all the thinkers part of the old generation and there are none that are young in the present generation. We will continue to recede in progress as long as there are none to proudly address issues. Not only blacks, but everyone who sees things wrong.
Harry Belafonte is my idol :)
I absolutely agree with him
Thanks pops I love you
Black artists and athletes today, whether they recognize this or not, are benefiting wildly from the struggle and angst of our predecessors. Most don't acknowledge a stuggle until tragedy hits...but tragedy within our community happens daily. Today, our prominent role models are comfortable with lots of cash; the status that comes with being a prominent figure, but have forgotten their voices, their mettle, and extinguished their inspired flame in the name of comfort...affluence...excess...
Much Respect for Mr. Belafonte.
This is great I love the classy Mr. Belafonte ..he left off his comment about Bruce Springsteen and although his explanation is well
Its not in them, their wicked, and so many are today? so sad.so easy to forget that was not taught to them by their parent or parents but what a price to pay at the end of their life!
This brother looks outstanding to be 86 years old!
Mr. Belafonte is correct. Our celebrities are not using their talent to illuminate or reveal the struggle of our people. Now do J&B fall into the category... in a way yes they do. Do we make our icons responsible for the messages they send out into the world that directly effect how our women are perceived and our men are treated my law enforcement. Our celebrities are role models for our children who are shaped by their music, movies and influence on our culture. I applaud J&B for changing.
Well said harry !!
He's not taking anything personally. In Harry's time, Black entertainers were outspoken about Black causes and issues. Early Hip hop was full of stories about the struggle in the Black community. Jay Z (along with Beyonce) can very much be outspoken about these issues in his music if he's not comfortable with public speaking or being the head cheerleader of a Black cause. James Brown had a song called "(Say It Loud) Black and Proud".
He is speaking the truth unfortunately
trust me I'm an African Wombman that know from once they came. I liked your comment. I'm not playing whose the smartest fifth grader.
Harry should convince celebrities to join his cause rather than slander them in interviews.
i like how he says beyonce. classy
Well said kingxxx
LOVE AND RESPECT ALL THREE:D
I know they will sit down and work out their views.
Also, it's okay to agree to disagree. Life is Just that Good.
When man works "TOGETHER" we can do "ANYTHING" :)
My aunt benefited from the 9-11 special Jay Z and some others did
for the police officers and fireman. As for Mr. Belafonte, he's an icon in civil rights.
Hi my..' heart goes out to you as a older. Black woman in his time Stella strong enough as a woman living in this world as of now this country is in a sad case of what Mr.B fourth for is a real reason to pay attention to what is going on now linda j ☮️❤️ ❤️ pray changes everything
its sad to me that people look from the outside and tell others what they SHOULD BE doing, Just because someone doesnt outwardly show everyone what they do for others doesnt mean they are not doing enough or anything at all. No matter what you do someone is going to say you are not doing enough.
I think he lookin at things from one a one track perspective like " this is the only way you can create awareness." You cant compare now to then because the situation was more so then than it its now. Artist can more passionately talk about what they are apart of. Im sure he hasnt listened to all of JayZs albums since Reasonable Doubt because Jay since day 1 has voiced the modern struggle we encounter daily in raw form & this is his lane.
Don't think jay z and his wife got intellectual capacity to discuss or contribute to political struggle of their own race he had a chance to prove when people were arrested for buying one of his product in up market store, is nothing but simple minded man ...
Integrity. The quality of being honest and strong moral principles
How can a man who divorced his wife to live his other lifestyle talk of integrity. Woe unto those who deem what is unlawful lawful and lawful, unlawful.
He is right🌹❤️🍀
Jay Z has plenty of songs about the "struggle in the black community." Have you ever listened to his music?? Harry chose to dedicate his life to a cause...great for him! If Jay and B don't want to, then they don't have to. Harry should convince these artists to join his cause instead of slandering their name in an interview.
Fact is it is because of people like Harry Belafonte that J-Z Can be in the position that he is now. Harry made the sacrifice for the betterment of the Afro=american society. he was at the right hand of Martin Luther King. you can google it and u-tube Harry's contributions.
The responsibility falls not only on the shoulders of famous artists, but unknown artists as well. I am a character designer and I incorporate African Americans as well as whites into my designs. Are they pimps, hustlers and gangsters? No. They are heroes of all types, just like the white counterparts. Art is our voice. How we are represent ourselves "speak" volumes about how we are.
I Love Nas and ultimately he was probably doing a good thing by showing us that two rappers with a conflict can peacefully end their conflict. But I wish he had broken Jay-z's back when he had the chance. There was a brief moment when Jay-Z was exposed as the 2nd class artist that he really is. Nas wanted to be altruistic. Unfortunately the rest of us have to keep living with Jay-Z's presence.
Love him
So true, and I’m a Beyoncé fan.
I wish Mr. Belafonte were more familiar with K.R.S.-O.n.e.
Knowledge Reigns Supreme
we all can listen to Mr. Belafonte with a clear mind, but i think thats a conversation they need to have off camera. I believe Mr. Belafonte do not understand what Jay-Z meant when he said that. We need guidance from our elders not to be shot down from them. You can't put you struggles on anyone else and expect the to take it on. We can all get off our ass and push and try to change things. we all know what we need to do. How can we sit here and point the finger at these two. what are you doing? Both of them do a lot. you suppose to give in silence
in what way is he oppressive his generation is what got us to the point that we could be ourselves and express ourselves we as the new nation and generation careless what the hell go on from the top to the bottom we are all about a dollar what the fuck is fifty cents lmao quoted that from Jay-z
So, the issue here, is that instead of speaking directly to, Jay-Z and BeyonCE (lol), he chose the media, which was Jay's "problem" with how it went down.
Jay Z, instead of checking original context of the comment, spoke on how he felt, about the comments in which he responded "you don't know all the shit I do for the homies"...which is true. You cannot expect today's black celebs, to have the same heart for activism, as you. different time, less blatant bigotry. Instead, GO TO JAY Z and TEACH
So Belafonte, "by virtue of his body of work" has the right to speak his mind, but Jay-Z can't speak his mind "by virtue of HIS body of work?" Ok, I get it......
I shear not being on the streets with threats.
My criticism with Mr. Belafonte is not his statement on the present day lack of activism through the arts but his lack of commitment to the black family. With all due respect I find it quite revealing he did not marry a black woman. He talk liberation and being so committed but yet he could not commit to a black woman and marry one. Furthermore, his latest documentary, Sing a Song was directed by a white woman. Yes, his biracial daughter was the executive producer but you mean to tell me he could not find not one black filmmaker to direct his documentary? A lot of black men during his time married white women. Many blacks talked behind closed doors about it. However, I want to be clear, I can careless who he marries. but just wondering why go so hard for liberation but not hard enough to keep the black family together.
Harry grew up in Jamaica with his White grandmother, he his bi-racial. he can marry whoever he chooses. Harry supported Martin Luther King financially with a monthly check he use his money to support the freedom marches, he paid for lawyers for the demonstrators he brought celebrities in to help with the Selma Marches, he supported the south Africans civil rights the list goes on, he even arranged for the we are the world Recording.
SUCH GREAT SINGER !!!!!!!
In his interview he says Jayz and Beyoncé ( HLN) today's generation does not think that owe the community. They are out for self... My own opinion. As for the white women, BLACK women has had black men's back and have carried them for such a long time( some seem to forget) for them to smack us in our faces to have a white women on their arms is just an insult. Not all black women are the same just like white. We are involved with the community and take care of our bodies, give back all those things. Some not all just as white women. I've seen it first hand in college just about all my girlfriends beat the dirt with a black guy to help him (them) get to where they needed to be and they left them for a white chick. I'm just saying, this is my opinion so don't get mad at me getting your boxers in a bunch.
haha, that's funny that you refer to Nasir's actions as altruistic. The better artist won the battle. Nas is good, but Jay is great. I'm not quite sure if Nas ended the beef....better double check that euqidis
noone is trying to be their equal or even compare themselves to what he did. Society then pushed him to do what he thought was right. Thru much sacrifice and pain he did his part. At the same time this society is money motivated. We dont have to fight for the rights they fought for then. they did it so we dont have to.
WTF!!!??? I hope you were like 12 writing this....bc i know you wasn't grown af and say this bs. 😂
🙏🏾👑🙏🏾
did you listen to the man or are you ignoring the fact of honest truth?, cuz it seems in todays society ppl decide to fall on the sword of ignorance when truth is told ,and defending beyonce and jay aren't on my agenda,
and if you knew your history and who you really derive from you would know that this man is correct in every point made.
When I see iconic brothers such as this, freedom fighters, trail blazers, like sidney poitier who happen to marry white women, I wonder if with some of these guys it was more about liberating their penis than their people.
TheSkyhazFallen these iconic brothers were originally married to women of color. Poitier had six daughters with is first wife. He also had a long term affair with Diahnn Carroll during the 50’s-60’s. Harry’s first wife was named Julie and she looked to be Native American or some other ethnicity. After their divorces they chose to marry white women in their later years. During the civil rights struggle they represented proudly their black families.
He makes 'Beyonce' sound expensive.
We have a selfish centered generation that's profiteering on the shoulders of our forerunners
He did what he had to do as a youngster to get out of the hell whole he was living in; he does not trivialise his life, he admits and offers advice in his work - "I Don't pop mollys I rock Tom Ford" This means I don't do drugs I get shit done. Jay-Z is one of the smartest business men of our age racking up half a billion dollars in worth. He owns masterpieces of art, is friends with the most influential people alive - he is not just a rapper that's like saying the sun is just a star.
Jordan Smith you would agree because your just another white guy talking that white shit not interested
Thumbs up:D
Watch the video "Shawn Corey Carter & Warren Buffet Interview With Forbes"
You will see him speak with plenty of eloquence.
He like many other crabs in the barrel is just an bitter old scab. He should come to Philly & dine with Bill Cosby at Denny's.
Jay-Z is not the first and will not be the last, so why single him and his wife out like that? We all respect what Harry done for the black race( breaking some barriers and such) and like Jay-Z I am offended as well by the delivery he could have done better. We still have a long way to go. He did what he did and said what he said but turned around and married a white woman... Really! All the black women out here from high yellow damn near white intelligent and beautiful to the blackest of black you could not and find one black women? Or is it just your so called trophy like the rest?
GREAT POST
so because he married a white woman all his contributions, his works and his sacrifices should all be for naught and the brothers who married their sisters, who couldn't give a shit about their communities, gets a free pass. Explain, because to me that is bullshit.
Black people need to get over themselves over this nonsense about who you should get married to and be in a relationship with. If I'm involved with a woman who possess the positive qualities I admire in a woman and she happens to be white I'm stick with her. She and any other woman of any other race that is beautiful both inside and out I will stick it out with
IN the post he seems to articulate that he did not single out Jay-z and Beyonce. So what was so harsh about his general commentary about the social activism or lack there of involving black celebrities?
why all the hate , Harry was raised by his WHITE Grandmother in Jamaica, he have done more for the Afro-american cause than any celebrities living or dead, he can marry anyone he chooses. Somebody built the ladder that Jay-Z uses to get where he is, therefor he should Not tear it Down or pull it up. Try that one on for size !!
Mr. carter and his wife are billionaires there is no reason they can't give the Obama's a cut lol
So Jay-Z has to put his career on the line & take a stance on politics because an older guy who is interested in politics wants him too? Eloquence is fine, but lack of logic is clear here.
@Jordan Sharpe the funny thing is that he mentioned the lack of black struggle in music, when you can argue that these rappers rapping about Street life are in a way talking about black liberation struggle in America.
the fact is that everyone wanna drag the couple period ,harry is working with republicans and they're against obama ... Diddy has more money than jay z and he's doing nothing and no one is dragging him so is dre and other rappers why always jay z name be mentioned ?
Uche Okpala quiet 🤫
He is speaking truth.. They can do a lot more
@@mr.pierre5644 That's not his decision. Them owning their business will have more political impact than preaching the gospel
He should encourage rather put down or throw people under the bus, and he admitting tht he being disrespectful because people dnt want to be in politics. Hell I dnt want to be in politics. Bet money his kids doin the same thing we doing if not worst!
You missed the whole point into what he was saying Jaz Z fan boy
So, the issue here, is that instead of speaking directly to, Jay-Z and BeyonCE (lol), he chose the media, which was Jay's problem with how it went down.
Jay Z, instead of checking original context of the comment, spoke on how he felt, about the comments in which he responded "you don't know all the shit I do for the homies"...which is true. You cannot expect today's black celebs, to have the same heart for activism, as you. different time, less blatant bigotry. Instead, GO TO JAY Z and TEACH
He like many other crabs in the barrel is just an bitter old scab. He should come to Philly & dine with Bill Cosby at Denny's.
It's funny how Belefonte, a black, intellectual. ARTIST is a crab in the barrel and "bitter old scab" because he speaks the truth. The real crabs in the barrel are the performers(not to be confused with artists) who sell perverse music about drugs, violence and reckless sex to a broken community that is full to the brim with fatherless boys and girls. Said performers(not to be confused with artists) then go on to make millions, with which they do nothing except brag about the cars and mansions they can purchase. THOSE are the real crabs in a barrel.