Candace Owens Claims Gangsta Rap Was Created by the Feds: Ice Cube Sets the Record Straight

Conservative commentator Candace Owens has once again stirred up controversy with her recent comments on the origins of “Gangsta Rap.” After leaving The Daily Wire, Owens has been trying to stay relevant by sharing her opinions on various topics, including the music industry.

In a tweet on Friday, Owens claimed that “Gangster rap was never black culture. It was created by the Feds, who proffered deals to homosexual black men in prison and then turned them into artificial celebrities. The goal was to create false idols to destroy black American values.” Her post quickly gained traction, receiving over 100,000 likes.

However, her comments did not go unchallenged. Ice Cube, a rap legend and one of the pioneers of gangsta rap, responded to Owens’ claims, setting the record straight. Cube stated, “We called it Reality Rap. The industry coined it Gangsta Rap. The fans wanted gangsta rap and that’s what they got. The Feds didn’t write none of my shit. I’m a real MC.”

Cube has a history of speaking out on controversial topics within the music industry. In a 2023 appearance on the “Club Random with Bill Maher” podcast, Cube discussed the relationship between the music industry and the prison industrial complex. He clarified that while those in power may have financial interests in both industries, they are not directly controlling the content of the music.

While speculation about the influence of outside forces in the rap industry is nothing new, Owens’ theory has been met with skepticism and criticism. It seems that her attempts to remain relevant may have backfired once again.