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Did Black Folks Love Elvis, Too, Or Was He Just Another Racist?
The King of Rock n’ Roll’s recent biopic shows a one-sided relationship with us.
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Why Wouldn't Quincy Jones Work With Elvis? It's Obvious—Mr. 'Blue Suede Shoes' Was a 'Racist MF' [Updated]
Quincy Jones likes Brazilian music. He does not, however, fuck with Elvis Presley. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter as part of their new “THR Icons” series, Jones discussed the racism he experienced in Hollywood, the George Floyd protests and yes, he had some words to say about Mr. “Blue Suede Shoes.” When…