Nas has added more fuel to the firestorm associated with his upcoming LP, "Nigger," by releasing a controversial track called "Be a Nigger Too."
On the song, the rhyme-slinger borrows the hook from the popular Dr. Pepper commercials and substitutes "Pepper" with the racial epithet.
Later in the song, he continues: "To all my 'kike' niggers, 'spic' niggers, 'guinea' niggers, 'chink' niggers/ That's right, y'all my niggers, too."
The song's verses are lyrically combative ("Nas is bred for the plan/ To hold a Grand Dragon's head in my hand") while still dropping references to events old and new, like the October slaying of African reggae artist Lucky Dube.
"Not mad 'cause Eminem said 'nigger,'" Nas raps. "'Cause he's my nigger, wigger, cracker friend/ We all black within/ We all African/ Some Africans don't like us, no way/ A killing happened in Johannesburg yesterday."
"Be A Nigger Too" — co-produced by Salaam Remi and Big Jack — is the first record to come out from the "Nigger" recording sessions, but it is a street leak. The official first single is expected soon.
Nas is bold. It's no surprise that his lyrics can be interpreted as offensive. Some are saying that "Nigger" is a step back for the entire black race. But I can't even front. I can't wait to hear that record.
Spotted at: MTV.com
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