Out of Earl’s entire discography, “Too black for the white kids, and too white for the blacks” is one of the most relatable bars I’ve ever heard

I’ve always loved Earl Sweatshirt because he seems very down to earth in his lyrics. Furthermore, he frequently raps about stuff that I’ve also dealt with. No lyric better encapsulates this for me than “Too black for the white kids, and too white for the blacks” off of Chum.

As a white kid growing up in the inner-city, I had a lot of classes with African Americans. Despite this, I was never truly accepted by them. I was frequently called cracker and other offensive, anti-white terms.

I was also unable to find a place with my white brothers. They would frequently shun and/or ostracize me whenever I would say the n word. I can only assume this is because they felt I was too black for them.

In conclusion, Earl’s lyrics demonstrate a keen understanding of racism in America while also being relatable to people of all colors and creeds around the world. Thank you Mr. Sweatshirt.