Cultural Understanding
When We Miss the Message: A Reflection on Black Reactions to Bad Bunny’s Performance
By: Guest Writer Katina Rankin Sunday night, I saw far too many African‑Americans dismissing Bad Bunny’s recent performance simply because it was in Spanish. The criticism sounds eerily familiar like when White audiences used to say they didn’t “get” Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics, calling his rap “angry” or “confusing.” The irony is hard to miss on…
