LL Cool J addressed the controversy that erupted over his new song with Brad Paisley, "Accidental Racist. Accidental racist might lack the -- chorus of Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney's ebony and ivory. Brad Paisley hopes something good will come from all of the controversy surround his new song "Accidental Racist.". Hear what Rapper LL Cool J thinks about his collaboration with Brad Paisley and their new song "Accidental Racist." “Accidental Racist” appears on Paisley’s ninth studio album Wheelhouse, which debuts today; the video appears to have been pulled from the Internet, however. Putting aside, for a moment, the fact that slavery should not be forgotten, there is, of course, a stunningly wrongheaded equivalency here (and it is not the only one in this song). Hear what Rapper LL Cool J thinks about his collaboration with Brad Paisley and their new song "Accidental Racist." Open -- -- up so that we can move forward. You can listen to the song here, with lyrics here. 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Paisley begins the confessional country ballad by addressing it to “the man who waited on me/ At the Starbucks down on Main.” This man was apparently offended by the singer’s “red flag” (“red” here meaning Confederate) T-shirt. Who was even parity country music and his own work. Slavery but what I am saying is to get the slavery mentality. Paisley is sorry because he’s “just a proud rebel son, with an old can of worms.” This notion, that the Southern past makes many white Americans victims of circumstance, is returned to throughout the song. The tune -- ostensibly about fostering … As the representative of all black American males, Cool J just wants to “buy you a beer, conversate and clear the air,” but that white cowboy hat makes him uncomfortable. But still the issue of race remains an unwavering lightning rod especially when confronted as bluntly. “This isn’t a stunt. Brad Paisley’s questionable new country-rap song with LL Cool J is raising eyebrows. What's unusual is that he's willing to sing a song about it where. But to a critical reception much -- reminiscent of -- in Paul's classic instead. Explore things that I wasn't sure it would if if they they had never been explore because it doesn't work or. Rooms and stereotypes but you -- kids were -- simple premise -- explaining himself. Join Slate Plus to continue reading, and you’ll get unlimited access to all our work—and support Slate’s independent journalism. The Republican took-on a stereotypical Asian accent and … Photos by Jason Merritt/Getty Images and Steven Lawton/Getty Images. Most notably, Alan Scherstuhl, writing for the Village Voice, argues that “smart progressives” who dismiss the song fail to see how brave it is for both Paisley and Cool J to engage Paisley’s fans on this subject. You know like human beings. White Man” to understand that, while his chains are gold and his pants are sagging, that doesn’t mean he’s a hoodlum. And the song, with its qualified defense of the Confederate flag and its improbable Lost Cause logic offered up by a hip-hop legend, bear out those fears in rather stunning—if ridiculous—fashion. And you'll never see this message again. And while “Accidental Racist” has attracted plenty of condemnation, at the same time at least a few fans have expressed appreciation and admiration for tackling a tough subject matter. … “Accidental Racist.” The title of the new Brad Paisley-LL Cool J collaboration alone is enough to signal “proceed with caution” for discerning first-time listeners. "Accidental Racist" Song Clip4/17/2013 Brad Paisley is so committed to kick starting a dialogue between blacks and whites that he starts one mid-song with LL Cool J. Last month, Philadelphia magazine published a piece by Robert Huber about “Being White in Philly.” “We need to bridge the conversational divide,” Huber wrote, “so that there are no longer two private dialogues in Philadelphia—white people talking to other whites, and black people to blacks—but a city in which it is OK to speak openly about race.” Like Paisley and Cool J, Huber presented himself as brave for taking on the topic. Or just the fact that it's just one of those things is difficult to do. Less than 24 hours after the, shall we say, misguided Brad Paisley and LL Cool J song "Accidental Racist" went viral, YouTube videos featuring the song appear to have been taken down — but it might not be YouTube doing the pulling, exactly. Your average average country singer would conclude that this probably nothing to be gained by making this the subject to the song. -- -- -- -- -- -- Country superstar Brad Paisley and veteran rapper LO -- -- Tried to bridge to world with their collaboration on the -- accidental -- you from page Lee's latest album we'll house. Yes, LL Cool J and Brad Paisley, let’s talk about race. Rudy Giuliani mocked Asian people in a racist video that appeared to have been uploaded to his YouTube channel by mistake. And -- this country -- indeed -- course that we should -- seat Embraer. To a black coffee shop worker who's offended by the confederate flag on the -- seizure. The combination of events led to the mother-of-two from Denbighshire becoming an "accidental activist". There's certainly nothing new. In it, Giuliani can be heard using a stereotypical fake Chinese accent and seen mimicking a bow. Brad Paisley, LL Cool J Defend 'Accidental Racist': Full Interview More Country star and rapper discuss the meaning behind their recent duet that caused controversy. "The rapper and "NCIS: Los Angeles" star dropped by "The Tonight Show" and admitted that while he can't defend the song, he can at least try to clarify his intentions. Paisley says he looks like he’s “got a lot to learn,” but really he’s “just a white man/ coming to you from the south land.” (Nevermind that Paisley is from West Virginia, which was not, in fact, a Confederate state. VIDEO: 'SNL': 'Accidental Racist' Eliminates Discrimination. Or the mass appeal of Michael Jackson's mega hit black or white. As an accidental races for these two stars though the song is Elisa bell bluntness and much more. No -- back and mom mom. About progress and let's not -- victims of things that. You can cancel anytime. Partly for that reason, after the initial round of predictable online mockery, some have risen to defend the song. It should not be necessary to point out that the horrors of slavery are not on the same plane as the sartorial choices of some black males. The -- musicians sat down together for an exclusive interview with ABC news. "SNL" took a swipe at it over the weekend, and now, Stephen Colbert has upped the ante in the best possible way: with his own song, of course. He craved “the freedom,” he said, to tell his “African-American neighbors … how the inner city needs to get its act together.” Paisley at least did Huber one better by collaborating with an African-American neighbor of sorts. This -- -- ignited a media firestorm. The now-deleted racist video was allegedly accidentally posted by his staffers. By joining Slate Plus you support our work and get exclusive content. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. “Accidental Racist.” The title of the new Brad Paisley-LL Cool J collaboration alone is enough to signal “proceed with caution” for discerning first-time listeners. Music delving into these sensitive territory of race. Let bygones be behind them. And the rap legends say ultimately. And while “Accidental Racist” has attracted plenty of condemnation, at the same time at least a few fans have expressed appreciation and admiration for tackling a tough subject matter. But just talking about race is not enough. Coming up in the next {{countdown}} {{countdownlbl}}. ... or what they can do to be anti-racist. Cool J is apparently on board with the idea that the problem between whites and blacks today is based solely on a grudge, as if there aren’t any legitimate reasons these tensions would exist today. Back to video library. You can read the lyrics here. -- it's the new country needs hip hop song -- That's anything but black and white. Like the song. Watch LL Cool J Talks On Lyrics In "Accidental Racist" - it's the latest video from LL Cool J, having dropped on Friday, April 12th, 2013. In “Camouflage,” Paisley sings about his sympathy for those who find “the stars and bars” offensive, arguing that there are other ways “to show your Southern pride.”. Rudy Giuliani mocked Asians by adopting a faux Chinese accent and performing a pretend bow in a video clip that was accidentally published on his YouTube channel. Consider another recent attempt at speaking forthrightly about racism. Don't get bitter get better beyond teaming up to trying to heal racial tensions. LL set the record straight about his intentions behind the song. His song with Brad Paisley elicited a lot of strong opinions. Racism—in schools, in the court room, in the hiring process, and elsewhere—still exists, and shouldn’t be dismissed as black people failing to get over something that happened “a hundred-fifty years” ago. Was something that people need to hear. The song, called “ This is the most important interview -- -- -- to -- Because of the song that we create. In his defense of “Accidental Racist,” Scherstuhl imagines millions of country fans soaking the song in, and gradually becoming more tolerant of black people. This new duet between Brad Paisley and LL Cool J, "Accidental Racist," is getting beaten up pretty badly on the intertubes. -- in New York. It seems just as possible that those fans will absorb all the wrong things from “Accidental Racist”—and there are plenty of wrong things to absorb. But for LL cool. The Accidental Racist How we unintentionally offend teammates and other sports participants. Yes, let’s talk about race. Me. Some people take exception to some of the lyrics -- respect that I'm sensitive to that but in the end I felt like what we had on tape. Apparently it is. And simply moving on. It seems universally agreed that Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's "Accidental Racist" is just terrible. We need to talk about it intelligently. But then after we respect it let's also. 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Brad Paisley and LL Cool J team up for controversial song ‘Accidental Racist’ ), This is not Paisley’s first foray into racial diplomacy. -- That is prosecuting war exists only for his. ","mediaType":"default","section":"ABCNews/Nightline","id":"18929095","title":"Brad Paisley, LL Cool J Stand by 'Accidental Racist' Song","url":"/Nightline/video/brad-paisley-ll-cool-stand-accidental-racist-song-18929095"}. Those words, in that order, read immediately like a cop out, an attempt to side-step responsibility for prejudiced thoughts or actual racist behavior. In the importance of this issue and -- -- -- wanted to be able. {"duration":"3:00","description":"Country music star and rapper address backlash from their new co-written song. Brad Paisley and LL Cool J team up for controversial song ‘Accidental Racist’ By Ron Dicker A hot mic moment accidentally posted by his own team showed Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani talking in a mocking Asian accent while repeatedly bowing, The Daily Beast reported Wednesday. Forget the bitterness. WSJ's John Jurgensen reports. Country singer Brad Paisley and rapper LL Cool J have teamed up for a song called "Accidental Racist" - and it's sparking an internet backlash. It may also be a savvy business strategy. In the song, Paisley says we’re “fightin’ over yesterday … siftin’ through the rubble after a hundred-fifty years.” Thus he jumps from Reconstruction to the present, as though Jim Crow never happened, as though overt racist don’t happen anymore, as though, in 2013, there aren’t still high school students trying to integrate their prom. Slate is published by The Slate Group, a Graham Holdings Company. “Accidental Racist.” The title of the new Brad Paisley-LL Cool J collaboration alone is enough to signal “proceed with caution” for discerning first-time listeners. All contents © 2021 The Slate Group LLC. You know a wife and get upset with me what you know I'm not a pilot Rick. Check out LL Cool J Talks "Accidental Racist" Video, the latest video from LL Cool J, released on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013. Paisley and Cool J want to bring us all together, clearly, and that’s an admirable goal. Sure, the sin of American slavery is in the past, but racism neither begins nor ends with that practice. The lyrics are jarring hit earnest and -- -- country crooner. Yup. In terms -- -- Sometimes -- of skull and cross Mosul. -- accidental racist -- strikes have. More baffling than Paisley’s well-intended ignorance, though, is the involvement of Cool J, who usually comes off as a likeable and competent hip-hop veteran. Pushing the musical envelope is old hat for Paisley. Brad Paisley’s questionable new country-rap song with LL Cool J is raising eyebrows. Over thirty years since Paul McCartney Stevie Wonder recorded ebony and -- -- -- poignant commentary on racial integration intolerance. Brad Paisley, LL Cool J Defend 'Accidental Racist': Full Interview More Country star and rapper discuss the meaning behind their recent duet that caused controversy. But let’s not endorse a whole bunch of terrible ideas in the process. ... Fennoy—living in Los Angeles—is a superstar in the video game/cartoon Voice Acting world. If you value our work, please disable your ad blocker. But let’s not endorse a whole bunch of terrible ideas in the process. Happened so long ago right anywhere and at the same top list with suspected. ABC's rob Nelson. -- clearly they wanted to get people talking but. The world was like you. The country crooner has twice performed for the Obamas at the White House, and he wrote an anthem of sorts for President Obama, “Welcome to the Future,” after his election in 2008. President Donald Trump's lawyer kept up the racist banter in podcast footage his team accidentally posted. Country singer Brad Paisley and rapper LL Cool J have teamed up for a song called "Accidental Racist" - and it's sparking an internet backlash. So prominent -- got a confederate flag -- -- He's a -- -- these -- landed on YouTube Monday and has since been described as everything from a bad idea horrible and simply miss. 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