#fuck the anti aging industry all my homies hate the anti aging industry

[weiwx]

what doesn't sit well with me about all this anti-aging, anti-wrinkling, anti-humans-who-have-lived-their-lives propaganda, is that aging is a privilege not many get to experience. and yeah, you will eventually get lines in your face showing that you laughed and you cried and you Felt Things throughout the years, so what? that's your life, it's your right to age. you have earned all that time and each wrinkle in your body is proof of that. so fuck the anti-aging industry

[tamiddyinyourcity]

Life updates for 12:10pm, Monday, June 8th of 2020:

I am severely depressed, hahaaaa.

Every day is a huge struggle to even get out of bed. It gets better, eventually.

A large chunk of my friends are either nonbinary, spiritual, gender non-conforming, or (sadly) experienced similar trauma as I have. The last one sucks, but it still counts as a collective, "Oh awesome, everyone I know relates to me on niche things that others usually can't relate all too heavily too". Do you know how nice it is having other friends that do manifesting and are out here buying crystals and Florida Water? Yall are such bad bitches. I love yall. If I do ever travel to another state or vice versa, me and one of my online homies are gonna go to a spa together. Fuck yeah, gang gang in this bitch yall. (LMFAOOOO why must i say this.)

Also had an interesting talk about gender bias with a cis fellow. He was just like "they had a WOMENS ONLY job opportunity class that I WANTED TO, like, why do they get resources that i dont???", which lead to a bit of a winded talk, but all in all, we both got the collective gist of "gender biasing anything and excluding people from work and jobs in industries all for a certain bro culture is idiotic and ridiculous". And how gender restrictions for certain jobs are stupid, and literally lead to tons of people having restricted lives due to refusing basic ass access. (Like how strong men and women exist, but refusing to let women work due to a bias in construction or police work is idiotic.) So yknow, glad we hit the same page. Nice fellow, making a lot of international buddies these days.

Also it reminded me of my old job, where my boss saw me and my other young female coworker as useless, and often had "bro time" where he and six other men took ages to figure out how to set up a SINGLE computer. I got paid either way, but still gross. Since for fucks sake, I HAD VALID EXPERIENCE WITH CORDS AND SETTING UP TVS, but nooooo, let the very old and blind easily winded old misogynists sit around talking about the 60s. Smh. My boss was divorced three times and his personality always shows why.

Anyway, making more friends. I try to be as supportive of peeps transitioning as possible, since people are ridiculously out of pocket or vicious to those who dont conform to gendered looks. I already get enough shit from people who hate how anti-feminine I look from time to time, AND how aggressive or entitled others can get when I do.... So, I wanna help those who although might be physically stronger or whatever be safer, since the world is cruel. And if enough people become comfortable with transgender people or cis peeps who just like clothing not inherently gendered for them, then I feel like the world becomes a better place. I still feel terrible knowing some people get treated like total shit or even killed for their sexuality or whatnot, and not everyone is next to SF where this shit is normalized.... I just wanna support those who I can, fam.

Got to send my friend Kieran a bunch of tutorials for things like T-shirt upcycle DIYs and circle skirts from alt youtubers and whatnot. Been broke, been awkwardly transitioning into a more feminine or androgynous style with champagne tastes and a public water fountain with 99 cent crystal lite packet budget. I know how thats like. Hope they make some fly ass looks with that.

And my other friend José is doing well. We haven't talked in awhile, but they're still a great friend/acquaintance. A nice buddy of mine. Talked today, felt great.

Also back to the friend I had the gender bias talk with, I also learned that the UK NEVER HEARD ABOUT TRAYVON MARTIN. WOWWWWW. He was SHOOK AS FUCK. SINCE YEAH AMERICA HAD A MAN KILL AN INNOCENT FIFTEEN YEAR OLD AND THEN AUCTION THE GUN AND SUE THE FAMILY FOR DEFAMATION SINCE THIS COUNTRY IS SO FUCKED.

I'm also inspired by recent protests to restart up a certain project of mine. Feels good, even if I struggle to finish a project; just happy that my room is completed, and to now be able to do whatever I feel for myself.

[sirchrisjaxon]

Will There Ever Be Another White Rapper Like Eminem?

When Eminem first came out, the entire rap world was turned on it’s head. He was not the first white rapper. But he was the first to grow up into rap (The Beastie Boys started as a punk group), battle his way to the top, earn full respect of both white and black rappers, and stay among the greatest to ever do it. Anyone who questions Eminem’s authenticity is just ignorant. He was born in the ghetto. He made a name for himself out of nothing but pure skill. Dr. Dre, one of the most significant figures in hip-hop ever, signed Eminem (not knowing he was white) and helped him become the biggest artist in America. Saying Eminem only got as big as he did because he is white is just straight up wrong, but it was definitely a factor. Sure, anyone in the industry who heard him knew he was great. But what about the average person? The most famous rappers are not the best out there. There is usually something beyond their skill that makes them stand out. Of COURSE a white rapper is going to grab the public’s attention, especially once they are backed by people like Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. Skin color can grab attention, but it can’t hold it for long. His lyrics were incredible, but they were also extremely explicit. Never had there been an artist of his caliber who had gotten away with saying such offensive and out-there shit. This made him more hated by some and more loved by others (tell a kid they can’t listen to an artist and guess what? They will). Was he able to say these vulgar things and remain a star because he was white? It’s hard to say for sure, but that definitely caused people to continue talking about him. Many black consumers weren’t sure what to think of him, acknowledging he was great but unconvinced that he deserved to be up there with the great black rappers before him. Many white consumers were also split. On one hand, you had (kind of racist) white people who held him to the made-up standard that because he was white he was supposed to be more respectable than black rappers, and was making white people look bad. On the other hand, (kind of racist) white people felt more comfortable relating to him because he was white. But most of all, there were the normal people who just genuinely saw him as a great and interesting artist. Add this to the fact that he was actually one of the best AND one of the most controversial lyricists in the mainstream, and there was no way people would stop talking about him.

Since his rise, Eminem’s legacy can be seen in countless rappers from 50 Cent to Tyler, the Creator. But will there ever be another white rapper with as much respect, success, and influence as him? It seems like he basically ruined anyone else’s chances of leaving as much of an impact as him. White rappers are much more common now (although they are not always authentic) and are rarely as lyrically interesting as Eminem. But many of them are very influential and successful, and may prove to be as great as him one day. 

Below I attempted to list every current white rapper I could think of (in no specific order) off the top of my head and evaluated how I think they stack up to Eminem. My main points for judgement are 1. Skill, 2. Success (the longer-lasting, the better), 3. Respectability among the black community (since they invented rap and all), 4. Influence, and 5. Controversy. Are there any white rappers I missed? Do you disagree with any of my points about a particular rapper or white rappers in general? Is this whole list pointless because race shouldn’t matter? Let me know! 

Iggy Azalea: White, female, and incredibly successful. Although she may not be able to carry a freestyle, she certainly knows how to get attention and cause controversy. She’s from Australia and raps with a Southern accent, which many saw as appropriation (although nobody in America would sign someone who raps in an Australian accent so I don’t entirely blame her). But she was picked up by T.I., who is a respectable rapper and gives her some legitimacy. People seemed to focus on her voice and appearance more than her lyrics, so that’s not a very good sign for a lasting career. But people certainly find her attractive and when she does put out something good its pretty damn good, which helps. Realistically, she has probably peaked with “Fancy” and will likely not be the next Eminem.

Yelawolf: Got signed by Eminem himself, so that’s pretty helpful. Great rapper and very respected overall, but probably won’t have enough traction to really leave a mark. 

Macklemore: Incredibly successful, but like Iggy his first hit has proven to be his most successful. However, I think he still has a long career ahead of him. Although not as controversial as a human being as Iggy, he definitely is unique in his lyrics. He stands up for the LGBT community and spreads a positive message against racism, drugs, and other hot topics. And he is actually a good rapper, but nowhere near Em. But he does seem to have respect from a lot of black rappers, so I wouldn’t totally count him out from being in the running.

Lil Peep: One of the newer rappers on this list. He stands out from the pack since he is almost always singing, which brings up the conversation of whether or not he is really a rapper. He is not nearly popular enough to be compared to Eminem’s legacy, but has some strong points going for him. He is lyrically dark, which has caused some controversy. He came out as bisexual, which definitely got people talking in the notoriously-homophobic rap community. Physically, the dude is tatted all over, with very striking ink on his face. But he definitely isn’t as good of a rapper. He doesn’t seem to get a lot of attention from the black community but works with Lil Tracy often. Although maybe not on a worldwide scale, but Lil Peep is actually very influential in the underground emo-trap scene that is becoming more and more popular. Overall, I think it’s too soon to really judge, but I’m guessing his success will hit a ceiling due to his niche style of music.

Mac Miller: A great rapper who is definitely respected by black rappers. He isn’t very controversial once you get past the fact that he’s white. He is very successful, but his album releases are consistently overshadowed by bigger releases and he doesn’t generate a lot of conversation because of it. He seems to be somewhat influential among some of the newer rappers, but overall I don’t think he is going to leave quite the stamp that Eminem did. But I don’t think Mac Miller is going away any time soon.

Lil Dicky: Definitely funnier than Eminem, who is hilarious himself, and a really skilled rapper. He is respected by black rappers for his skill and ability to entertain, but is definitely not seen as being authentic since he makes rap seem like something he chose rather than something he felt born to do. Although very new himself, you can see his influence in rappers like Ugly God. I think he has a great opportunity to leave a huge legacy, but I still don’t think people take him seriously enough.

El-P: Great lyrics, political, and Killer Mike’s homie. He is certainly hyped about, but moreso because of his affiliation with Run The Jewels rather than as his own entity. But he’s relevant as fuck so sure I’ll give him a chance.

G-Eazy: Respected by blacks but definitely seen as a “white rapper”. He is definitely not a bad rapper, but his songs (at least the popular ones) give me a sense that he is just going through the motions of what he has seen other successful rappers do. However, he has fully embraced and been successful with the angsty ballad style that Eminem created (for better or worse) so I would say he is at least carrying the Eminem torch. Overall, I don’t think there is enough conversation about him for him to be a contender. Fun fact: He’s 6′4...so that’s interesting.

MATT OX: Definitely way too young to really judge, but for his age this kid is doing great, let’s just see if he can develop and stay on that path despite young rappers rarely being able to do so. If he somehow stays at this trajectory he might be the next fucking Eminem. Who the hell knows.

Riff Raff: Short answer, no. He is in no way the next Eminem. But he is funny, interesting, and successful. But nobody takes him seriously as a rapper. However, he does seem to have helped pave the way for a whole generation of bad rappers...and a lot of black people fuck with him...so maybe he is kinda like the anti-Eminem? All I know is that there’s gotta be a better choice.

Watsky: Probably won’t ever be successful or interesting enough to be compared, but he’s a great rapper with his own unique sound. Overall I think he is a bit too niche and I don’t see enough black people fucking with him for him to create a significant legacy. But as he said, “I don’t need the whole pie, just wanna have my little slice” so I guess he’s okay with that.

Felly: Personal friend of mine. Great rapper, although some may question his authenticity being from Connecticut and his adoption of Carribean styles. However, that in a way is controversy. I believe he can be influential, but he is still on the come-up and it’s really hard to say for sure. I do think he is pretty unique and relatable, and if things work out for him I can see him leaving a legacy. Probably not crazy enough of a rapper or lyricist to get to Em’s level.

Machine Gun Kelly: Another pretty obvious Eminem torch-carrier, I personally think MGK has the most legitimate shot of anyone on this list. Like Eminem, he came from a rough background in middle America and used rap as his outlet. He is a great freestyler and has a very technical delivery. He has respect from the black community, but it seems that most of his fans are white. He also embraces the angsty ballad style of Eminem. He is diverse, having performed with rock acts like Linkin Park. I think his main issue might be leaving his own unique style that can be traced back to him. At this point, any rapper who would be influenced by MGK is probably already influenced by Eminem for the same reasons. If he can find something that makes him really stick out (maybe playing guitar is enough?) then he has a good chance.

Aesop Rock: Lyrically the most skilled rapper on this list. However, thats about where his comparison ends with Eminem. Not super successful, controversial, or influential (as far as I know). Black people might fuck with him though.

Cage: REALLY started from the bottom. Amazing lyricist and is super dark like Eminem. But definitely won’t reach the mass appeal like Eminem.

Slim Jesus: It’s him. He wins. Just kidding. But he was super controversial.

Twiztid: LOL.

Insane Clown Posse: Super controversial and have a really dedicated fanbase and honestly aren’t as terrible as people think. But still LOL.

Action Bronson: Great rapper, successful, and has gotten a lot of backlash for certain lyrics. But that controversy hasn’t really helped him in any way. Plus, his songs are pretty old-school and not very innovative style-wise. But hey, a lot of people fuck with him for that reason alone. Black people DEFINITELY fuck with him though.

Paul Wall: Good rapper, influential, and respected by the black community. Plus his grills certainly turned heads. He just might have been a contender if his fame lasted. (I’m getting tired)

Mickey Avalon: Highly Successful at one point, pretty unique and controversial, and certainly had people talking about his lyrics at one point. But no.

Kid Rock: Bad rapper, but controversial in his personal views rather than his lyrics. Also from Detroit. I certainly hope black people don’t fuck with him.

Asher Roth: NO

Brother Ali: Great rapper and people also thought he was black at one point. Has controversial lyrics, but the overall public doesn’t really pay attention to him.

Andy Milonakis: I mean, Chief Keef fucks with him...

Kreayshawn: That’s it. I’m done.

WELP that’s all I’ve got right now/I’m writing this at 2:30am and don’t really want to keep going. But basically I don’t think any of them are going to get to Eminem’s level except maybe Machine Gun Kelly. Hopefully no one else has to do this now. But still, feel free to post other white rappers you think could get as big as Eminem, or just rappers in general who you think could be the next Slim Shady. 

Check out my last article here on how our standard for “bad” rappers has changed:

 http://sir-chris-jaxon.tumblr.com/post/164697297841/how-our-standard-for-bad-rappers-has-changed