Tuku takes heat from the government in Zimbabwe. We have experienced considerable discussion here in the United States recently about music lyrics, especially that found in what is popularly known as Rap music, which on occasion contains many vulgarities and references to killing cops, among other things. As an editorial opinion, he expressed some deep wisdom in his remarks. Of late, the controversy over extreme lyrics has been a heat-seeking missile and it is important to remember that the Academy is not here to defend or vilify, commercialize or censor art. We are here to recognize those recordings that are notable, noticeable and oft times, controversial.
People are mad, and people are talking.
And that's a good thing because it's through dialogue and debate that social discovery can occur . We can't edit out the art that makes us uncomfortable. Remember, that's what our parents tried to do to Elvis, the Stones and the Beatles. The white teenagers from the suburbs buy a majority of the music in question. Accept the fact that musicians, movie stars and athletes are not perfect, they make mistakes and can't always be counted on to be role models.