Ava DuVernay
Danica Jamieson
@AVAETC 
This! The confidence of KNOWING that I wasn't that "B" or that "H", is what allowed me to still enjoy the music.
To be a woman who loves hip hop at times is to be in love with your abuser. Because the music was and is that. And yet the culture is ours.
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@mamirocs it's not about owning it about the dynamics of sexism. Most men don't differentiate. And don't care. - View other replies
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@ShaniceBrim that MAY be true, but my world revolves around MY beliefs, not theirs. Do you subscribe to names you are called by others? - View other replies
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@mamirocs no I don't but it's important to analyze bc what men think of women affects our lives and safety. -
@ShaniceBrim that's a great point. I wholeheartedly agree. This pt was made regarding my wrestling w/the lyrics while enjoying the music. -
@mamirocs yah. I agree with that too. There is a cognitive dissonance I have to have when listening - View other replies
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@AVAETC so on point -
@AVAETC@TatianaKing Damn! Mhhmm -
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@AVAETC I felt this the entire time I was watching the movie. The dichotomy is so complex -
@TatianaKing@AVAETC oh yes. As I tweeted earlier, The Chronic was when I caught myself dancing & saying NOPE at the same time. - View other replies
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@MinoWarrior lol! It's amazing isn't it? -
@TatianaKing@FGaryGray' s statement that Dre's misogynoir violence didn't fit the film's narrative is y I'll save my film money 4@AVAETC
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@AVAETC@Nettaaaaaaaa u might dig this piece "Remember When Dre Bashed A Female Journalist's Face Against The Wall"http://bit.ly/1TKBj91 -
@AVAETC There are principles and ethics in Hip-Hop culture not found in corporate Rap capitalism. 5 elements...and one of them is knowledge! -
@AVAETC I support those who would support me so if you're bashing black women I'm out
️you gets no love from me -
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@AVAETC Always been tough for me to see how y'all could be down with some of that -- but love/hate is more of life than most want to admit. - View other replies
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