Fredo Bang Accused Of Colorism By Godfrey Over "Light-Skin" Preferences

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Fredo Bang told Vlad TV that he only likes dating light-skinned black women, and comedian Godfrey had quite a bit to say about it.

The topic of colorism is a sensitive one in various communities, but Fredo Bang has become a target following comments he made on Vlad TV. The rapper recently sat down for a lengthy interview where he spoke about his incarceration, his homosexual father, living with PTSD, and his lyrical choices. With the latter, Vlad brought up the rapper's song "Famous Crushes" where he mentions JT from City Girls. Fredo admitted that he used her name in the song because it rhymed and in real life, he isn't attracted to dark-skinned women.

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Vlad relayed the story to Godfrey, and the comedian gave his take on why Fredo Bang would feel that way about women who share his complexion. "It's colorist and it's almost kind of a self-hatred type of thing," Godfrey said. "Maybe growing up he was made fun of for being dark. I know what that's like. And the negativity of dark skin has been around for so long, but a lot of people are breaking that, which is great. I think dark-skinned women are finally getting a little bit of shine."

Godfrey went on to speak about the impact of colorism in the music industry and shared a few controversial statements of his own as he told light-skinned people to "bow down to their originators." Check out the clip from Godfrey's interview below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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