Unforgivable Blackness
Diggy Lyrics

They wanna take away my black card cause I got a black card say
People are trying to reject my status as a Black person because of my wealth and material possessions.

I don't rap hard cause I don't act hard,
I don't try to present myself as violent or overly aggressive in my music.

But if I act hard they would say that's odd and they would still hate I don't get that part
Even if I did try to act tough, people would still criticize me for trying too hard to be something I'm not.

I'm too boys to be one of the boys think I got a man servant with your pride of toy
I don't fit in with the typical expectations of Black masculinity, and people might see me as weak or effeminate.

Why y'all so salty? To much sodium soy
Why are people so bitter and resentful towards me? Is it because of all the excessive salt in their diet?

Can ya brother get a q that you only destroy
Can I, as a Black man, get some respect and support, rather than being torn down and undermined by others?

Why should I apologize, for my father's wallet size?
I shouldn't have to apologize for the wealth or status of my family, which I had no control over.

Now they wanna get volentell had my mother share the pain in Ms Wallet's eyes?
Now people are trying to come after my mother and make her feel responsible for my success and financial status, which is unfair and hurtful.

Nah, we den came to far Why my brothers gotta fight like Mufasa and Scar?
We as a community have come too far to still be divided and tearing each other down, like the characters Mufasa and Scar from The Lion King.

Get caught up in the system that they profitin' off
We as Black people are often exploited and oppressed by systems that others profit from, such as the prison industrial complex.

And they don't see none of the profits at all, uh
The people at the bottom of the system never see any of the benefits, while those at the top continue to profit and benefit from our suffering.

I can see Malcolm at the podium on the ground and Betty Shabass holdin' him
I can imagine the image of Malcolm X lying on the podium after being assassinated, with his wife Betty Shabazz holding him in mourning.

He tried to fight em but his wounds took a toll on em
Malcolm X was a fighter, but the violence and trauma he experienced eventually wore him down.

Dr King too man they got both of em
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. also fought for justice and equality, and he too was assassinated.

The governments war for Patroliem in the streets try to take control of it
The government's greed for oil and control leads to violence and oppression in the streets.

Every hood from Oakland to Magnolia
This struggle for justice and equality affects communities all across the country, from Oakland to Magnolia.

Black men I don't know what came over us
As Black men, we seem to have lost our way and gotten caught up in cycles of violence and oppression.

Stop the silliness my nigga
We need to move past petty conflicts and disagreements, and focus on working together towards a common goal.

I would never revenge my nigga
I would never seek revenge against my fellow Black man, even if they wronged me or my family.

And I don't spell it with an "er" I spell it with an "a" cause that is not what we are
I use the term "nigga" rather than "nigger" because the former is a term of endearment among some Black people, while the latter is a derogatory slur.

We were once kings 'til we got consumed by material things
As a community, we used to hold ourselves in high esteem and see ourselves as regal and powerful, but we have lost sight of those values and become obsessed with material wealth and possessions.

Womanizing all the women the material brings, it's sick it's powerful let's hear it again!
The lure of material possessions can turn men into womanizers and cause toxic relationships, and this is an issue that needs to be recognized and addressed.

You think you know, but you don't know the half of it
You might think you understand my experience as a Black man, but there is so much more to it than you realize.

I don't rap for the cash in it
I'm not just in this for the money, I do this because I am passionate about music and see it as my calling.

It's my destiny I have to spit
I feel like rapping and sharing my message is part of my destiny and purpose in life.

The real MC's I'm the last of it
I see myself as one of the last true MCs (masters of ceremony) in the tradition of old-school hip-hop.

I ain't down cause I ain't from the ghetto
I don't subscribe to the stereotype that all Black people come from or belong in impoverished, urban areas.

Camera liked the scar face, but I'll be all fellow
The media might like to portray Black men as violent, gangster types, but I'm not like that at all, I'm just a regular guy.

I ain't from the projects, I'm more from the Meadows
Similarly, I didn't grow up in a low-income housing project, I come from a middle-class background instead.

We've both seen races, I'm on the same level
Even though our specific experiences with racism might differ, we are still both affected by it and can relate to each other.

From Memphsis to Zimbabwe y'all got the same blood that's in my veins
Black people all around the world are connected by our shared history, culture, and experiences of oppression and resilience.

I ain't the enemy so why you in my face?
As a fellow Black person, I'm not your enemy, so why are you treating me like one?

I ain't yo enemy so let's make peace
Instead of fighting each other, we should work to unite and make peace, both within the Black community and with other communities as well.

Look how far we've come from singing freedom songs
We as a community have made incredible progress over the years, from the Civil Rights Movement to present day activism and advocacy.

So why can't we get along?
Despite our progress, we still struggle with internal conflicts and division that prevent us from fully achieving justice and equality.

My brother why are you questioning from this point?
Why are we still fighting and turning against each other, when we should be working together towards our common goals?

Uh and to the homies I say you can't deny me my
To my friends and allies, I am proud of my identity as a Black person, and you can't take that away from me.

(Un)forgivable blackness
This line is a reference to the boxing legend Jack Johnson, who was called "unforgivable" due to his perceived disregard for social norms and racial barriers.

Hey! Yeah!
This is a celebratory ad-lib, emphasizing the message of unity and empowerment in the song.