Recently, musician Sik-K was accused of cultural appropriation.
Sik-K first gained attention for his appearance on Show Me The Money 4, ultimately signing to H1GHER MUSIC and establishing himself as a popular rapper. Through the years, he has raised eyebrows for some of the imagery in his releases.
Recently, the artist shared images of himself with braids in his hair.
These braids were similar to those worn by Black people as protective styling, something that is considered cultural appropriation. Cultural appropriation is defined as “the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the customs, practices, ideas of one people or society by members of another and typically more dominant people or society.”
Netizens reacted immediately, negatively addressing his hair styling despite its appearance. Sik-K responded to some of these tweets, remarking that he loved the culture.
the fact that the heart braid is commonly done on black girls because it’s a cute pattern to own their hair with now is being co-opted by n!ggaboos pisses me off bad boi https://t.co/pqiBXai99y
— ruby³³ ★ (@eunhathelead) September 7, 2024
He needs to be stopped 🥲😂 https://t.co/PFYN8gNMrq
— m (@dreamybts) September 6, 2024
The artist also responded to tweets from Black netizens saying that he should not have his hair styled this way, first with a tweet telling someone to “chill.” After this, many discovered that the artist had blocked them from his X account.
WHAT THE HELLLLLLLLLL SIK K https://t.co/u4CMpWZmbt pic.twitter.com/F8ThCefOu4
— kylie ୨୧ (@kyxiier) September 7, 2024
sik k proving further that he’s a loser: pic.twitter.com/5xmNQySC5e
— jaye hope. 🧸₇ (@LONELYHCURS) September 7, 2024
sik k blocking me because he is a repeat culture appropriator is crazy work pic.twitter.com/SU2aYqwjOw
— nia (@blinglikebobby) September 7, 2024
Sik-K’s most recent tweet following the influx of criticism stated that he would be deleting X, and also sparked criticism.
Meanwhile, Sik-K will have his first day in court related to his drug charges in late September.
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