Human patchouli-scented candle Miley Cyrus has responded to criticism over comments she made in a recent interview regarding the state of hip hop and her current feelings on the genre.
Speaking recently to Billboard, Cyrus said that her upcoming single ‘Malibu’ is more country-tinged than the bangers of the Bangerz era.
She added that she doesn’t like a lot of contemporary hip hop, saying enjoys Kendrick Lamar‘s ‘Humble‘ because:
“… it’s not ‘Come sit on my dick, suck on my cock.’ I can’t listen to that anymore. That’s what pushed me out of the hip-hop scene a little. It was too much ‘Lamborghini, got my Rolex, got a girl on my cock’ – I am so not that.”
Her comments drew some criticism, with some accusing her of exploiting hip hop for her own gain and then ditching it, so she took to Instagram to clarify, firstly saying that comments in interviews can be taken out of context:
“When articles are read it isn’t always considered that for hours I’ve spoken with a journalist about my life, where my heart is, my perspective at that time, and the next step in my career. Unfortunately only a portion of that interview makes it to print, & a lot of the time publications like to focus on the most [sensationalised] part of the conversation. So, to be clear I respect ALL artists who speak their truth and appreciate ALL genres of music (country, pop, alternative … but in this particular interview, I was asked about rap).”
She went on to add that, like your friend who goes to bush doofs and always smells a bit like the inside of a bong, she has gravitated towards conscious hip hop as she has gotten older:
“I have always and will continue to love and celebrate hip-hop as I’ve collaborated with some of the very best. At this point in my life I am expanding personally/musically and gravitating more towards uplifting, conscious rap! As I get older I understand the effect music has on the world & seeing where we are today I feel the younger generation needs to hear positive powerful lyrics!”
Yes, Miley just used the phrase “the younger generation”, and in related news, we are all really old now. ‘Malibu’ is expected to arrive next week.
Source: Rolling Stone.
Photo: Santiago Felipe / Getty.
