Mark Cuban: "If I see a Black Kid with a Hoody and it's late at night, I'm Crossin the Street..."

[The Lonious Monk]

lol I just read the first page and I think damn near everybody that posted was missing the point saying shit like "Why does it have to be a black kid?" or "Is he trying to justify what happened to Trayvon?"

His whole point is that we've all been programmed to have certain stereotypes, and it's not just about race. He illustrated that by pointing out that there are stereotypes with white people that would make him have the same reaction. If you read the rest of what he says, he's not justifying any actions that people take. So he's not outright saying Zimmerman was justified, and on the surface he's not defending Sterling. He's just pointing out that we all have our hangups when it comes to stereotypes and nobody should be destroyed for that.

On the flipside, I agree with anyone who is saying that he's low-key trying to defend Sterling, and that's some fuck shit. He went as far to say that nothing should be done with Sterling because you can't legislate stupidity. That's just bullshit. When you're involved in a league like the NBA that makes money off the public, it is appropriate and imperative that they separate themselves from a guy that seems to be against not only a large group that supports the league but the primary workforce of the league. Cuban is a damn fool for taking this stance.

 

[Dr.Chemix]

Can't be upset with his comments. It's the truth. It's no different than if I see some white sheet and white hooded men walking in my direction. It's going to raise my alarm.

I see no problem with what he said.

so black + hoodie is a rational combination to fear?

lol... what do black kids in hoodies have in common with the Klan bruh?

Yes and? He's white, don't hang with black folks so anything alien to him will cause he's alarm to go off.

What does the klan have to do with he said? C'mon Five, you're smarter than this bruh. It's a comparison to show how one would react to the same shit, even though the pieces is different.

Like I said, it boils down to what is alien to him. We can jump in rap videos, rock timbos, baggy jeans and the black hoodie and know the attire invokes intimidation to any racial background.

 

[Dr.Chemix]

Can't be upset with his comments. It's the truth. It's no different than if I see some white sheet and white hooded men walking in my direction. It's going to raise my alarm.

I see no problem with what he said.

Hold up bruh bruh.

You can't compare a hoody wit' a klan outfit.

Yes I can bruh. You niggas are not using wisdom here. If you use it, you would understand my post instead of treating it with the black and white mindset. It involves using your brain to get my meaning.

Why act shocked or appalled that a bee stings? Or that water is wet? Or that gravity pulls you to the ground.

What I'm saying is, why would any of you expect anything different from Mark Cuban.

 

[Meta_Conscious]

Can't be upset with his comments. It's the truth. It's no different than if I see some white sheet and white hooded men walking in my direction. It's going to raise my alarm.

I see no problem with what he said.

i misinterpreted this part. u r obviously referring to ghosts...

i don't see how black kids in hoodies are as scary as ghosts tho.

 

[A Talented One]

What I don't get is ... Race threads (like this) get made everyday. Why is it only when I make them that some people act like I'm trolling for making them?

 

[A Talented One]

At least he's being honest.

I See it all the time, Coming from work/ school. ppl clutching purses, locking car doors , treating a nigga like a crimminal, and im just a fatigue man heading home , from a long day of being a productive citizen.

Hes being honest. And i respect it. Fuck the p.c shit . White folks are tired of feeling guilty about their nature.

More evidence that you're white.

 

[Meta_Conscious]

What I don't get is ... Race threads (like this) get made everyday. Why is it only when I make them that some people act like I'm trolling for making them?

Anyway, something is wrong with you if you read what Cuban said as a defense of Sterling.

what was his intention? he just feels like announcing to the world that he's afraid of black kids in hoodies and u should b too?

 

[Dr.Chemix]

Can't be upset with his comments. It's the truth. It's no different than if I see some white sheet and white hooded men walking in my direction. It's going to raise my alarm.

I see no problem with what he said.

i misinterpreted this part. u r obviously referring to ghosts...

i don't see how black kids in hoodies are as scary as ghosts tho.

LOL, because you're black my nigga. That isn't alien to you. You been in NY, you know the life. Mark Cuban doesn't. He lived in a different world. So I'm not shocked, mad, or appalled by his comments. It's something I would expect from MC.

Now if he said the opposite, I would have been shocked actually.

 

[Bussy_Getta]

Im actually more scared of white people. They be eatin you and doing all that extra shit.

 

[Dr.Chemix]

What I don't get is ... Race threads (like this) get made everyday. Why is it only when I make them that some people act like I'm trolling for making them?

Anyway, something is wrong with you if you read what Cuban said as a defense of Sterling.

Take your bitch ass to the gym and do push ups nigga. Damn you're a fucking softy man, straight up. On the real, I hope you change that shit. There's hope for you...but you way too sensitive to be a male. You better toughen the fuck up or become a 40 yr old virgin who still posts racial topics.

 

[Meta_Conscious]

Can't be upset with his comments. It's the truth. It's no different than if I see some white sheet and white hooded men walking in my direction. It's going to raise my alarm.

I see no problem with what he said.

i misinterpreted this part. u r obviously referring to ghosts...

i don't see how black kids in hoodies are as scary as ghosts tho.

LOL, because you're black my nigga. That isn't alien to you. You been in NY, you know the life. Mark Cuban doesn't. He lived in a different world. So I'm not shocked, mad, or appalled by his comments. It's something I would expect from MC.

Now if he said the opposite, I would have been shocked actually.

I'm happy that Cuban and his ilk are stupid enough to expose their beliefs in public...

he should be criticized and shamed. it is not ok to b irrational or bigoted, sorry.

 

[1CK1S]

Im actually more scared of white people. They be eatin you and doing all that extra shit.

But ain't you half white though.

 

[Bussy_Getta]

Im actually more scared of white people. They be eatin you and doing all that extra shit.

But ain't you half white though.

That how you know its true b

 

[mryounggun]

Can't be upset with his comments. It's the truth. It's no different than if I see some white sheet and white hooded men walking in my direction. It's going to raise my alarm.

I see no problem with what he said.

Wtf? Terrible analogy.

 

[A Talented One]

He only threw in the "white guy with tattoos" part to cover his ass and sound "balanced." Fact is they're all likely racist. But as far as racial profiling black females are just as guilty. I got plenty of racial profiling stories from my jogging days around USC. Most of them were minorities.

I actually appreciate his honesty though. All whites are racist. Some more than others. Some more vicious than others. But all whites have a racist core. Being born white in America and not being racist is like trying not to catch a cold your whole life. Aint gonna happen.

GOATed for that comment. Why doesn't the IC want to talk about this?

 

[Tymoney19]

It's a delicate situation and idk why he felt the need to comment but if you don't share similar sentiments to what he said your fucking lying. Everybody in America has been force fed stereotypes since they were born and those stereotypes have been enforced by the media and personal experiences. Example I refuse to go to clubs where majority of niggas hang out because there's always some shit goin on and the club always getting shot up cops always posted outside. I rather go to the more fancy nightclub which is more mixed because I have a lesser chance of being shot or being caught up in a brawl. I'm black so if I said that in public most people would agree it's all about self preservation but if I were white and said that i would be accused of racism I think that's where Mark Cuban is coming from.

 

[Dr.Chemix]

Can't be upset with his comments. It's the truth. It's no different than if I see some white sheet and white hooded men walking in my direction. It's going to raise my alarm.

I see no problem with what he said.

Wtf? Terrible analogy.

Nigga, you're just not wise enough to understand that shit. It is what it is. The exclusion of self is needed to see where I'm coming from.

 

[7figz]

That's not honesty bruh.

That's him tryin' to put nicely, the same shit Donald Sterling said on that recording.

He's just saying that "everybody thinks like that" to make it sound better.

I know a lot of MFs who don't think like that, including me.

 

[Tymoney19]

Can't be upset with his comments. It's the truth. It's no different than if I see some white sheet and white hooded men walking in my direction. It's going to raise my alarm.

I see no problem with what he said.

i misinterpreted this part. u r obviously referring to ghosts...

i don't see how black kids in hoodies are as scary as ghosts tho.

Let's not pretend a black person in a hoodie at 2 am isn't the face of white fear.

 

[Mr.LV]

Stereotype white people all the time .... I'm thinking they going to shoot up schools,movie theaters and malls ,you know shit of that nature.