LL Cool J Elaborates On Accidental Racist With Brad Paisley
. "The song wasn't perfect," LL admits right upfront. "You can't fit 300 or 400 years of history into a three or four minute song." Written by Paisley with songwriter Lee Miller, and featuring LL on guest vocals, "Accidental Racist" has been criticized by multiple media sources this week (Brad's album hit stores Tuesday), mostly for its lyrics. In one passage, for instance, LL sings that "If you don't judge my do-rag, I won't judge your red flag," refering to the Confederate flag. Many felt that wasn't a balance comparison. LL clarifies that line to Leno. "I in no way would ever compare the history of the Confederate flag–when you think about the rapes, tortures, murders, lynching, all of the things associated with the Confederate flag–with a do rag." LL emphasizes, "I would never, ever suggest that we should forget slavery and act like that didn't happen. But you know what, if the playing field is unlevel, and you feel it's unfair, then putting down some of that baggage will help you make up that hill a little easier." more on this story Radio.com is an official news provider for antiMusic.com.
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