fbpx
Connect with us

Social Stories

“Brown skin, blacklisted” – Syed Saddiq Face Off With M’sians in a Rap Battle About Discrimination

Published

Collage Rap
Source: Twitter

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

It is not uncommon to hear the youth cite feeling intimidated as a reason for not taking any interest in politics. This is not surprising as politics is a complex topic and information about it remains largely inaccessible.

However, millennial politician Syed Saddiq showed that rap music can be used to make political discussions friendlier and easier to understand. 

Screenshot 2022 10 24 165628

 

In a tweet shared yesterday, the Muar MP shared a video of him spitting bars with 3 Malaysian content creators, Vikneswaran (@vikarworld), Jiven (jivensekar) and Vishfro (vishfro). He tweeted, “Happy Deepavali to all my brothers and sisters. Let’s work together to make Malaysia better. ??”

Essentially, the rap is about how Malaysian politics cannot continue to centre around race and religion because needs-based policies are now more relevant than race-based policies.

Yes, that sounds like something that Malaysians have been discussing since forever with little improvement, but this rap is still worth a listen!

Screenshot 2022 10 24 170001

 

In the video, Syed faced off with the 3 guys in a rap battle as they go after him on issues which plague the Indian community in Malaysia such as systemic and social discrimination.

We won’t say more because you have to listen to it to fully appreciate it but we are definitely digging the rhymes and wordplay!

 

Netizens have mixed reactions

However, as we all know, you can never please everyone. Some praised Syed and the content creators for their creativity whilst others cringed at the YB’s attempt in bringing together politics and rap.

1 13

2 13

 

“I applause you for the effort. Let’s not keep this as just lyrics,” praised one netizen.

Praise 1

 

Another asked netizens to focus on the content of the rap instead of how cringe it might be. “Listen to the message… in their raps. The Indian community doesn’t need handouts. We want equal access to education, job opportunities and dignified wages.”

Praise 2

 

Watch the full video below:

 

The rhymes in the rap are so satisfying we can’t stop listening to it! What do you think about it? Is it meaningful or simply cringey?

 

Also read: Syed Saddiq Makes Surprise Cameo In Namewee’s MV “Katak”, Racks Up 1.2 Million Views In 3 Days

Also Read 52

Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Collage 89 Collage 89
News11 hours ago

Johor Government May Implement a 4.5-Day Workweek in the Near Future

A 4-day workweek sounds ideal, but a 4-and-a-half day workweek doesn’t sound bad either. Johoreans may be in luck next...

My Post 1 2024 11 21T160023.537 My Post 1 2024 11 21T160023.537
News12 hours ago

“UPSR get D, SPM can get A” – PMX Responds to BERSIH Giving Him a Grade D in ‘Report Card’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has opened up about BERSIH’s ‘report card‘ on his administration’s performance in conjunction with...

My Post 1 2024 11 21T114442.032 1 My Post 1 2024 11 21T114442.032 1
News16 hours ago

PDRM is Offering 60% Off Selected Traffic Summons at Govt’s 2nd Anniversary Event This Weekend!

In conjunction with the MADANI government’s 2nd anniversary on 24 November (Sunday), the Ministry of Home Affairs of Malaysia (KDN)...

Collage 17 1 Collage 17 1
News1 day ago

MCPF Calls for Vape Ban, Warns Addiction to Substances Can Lead to Unhealthy Behaviours Like Theft

The Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) is urging for the sale of e-cigarettes or vape devices to be banned or...

Feat Image Lesen Feat Image Lesen
News1 day ago

Anthony Loke: Road Users in M’sia May Have to Pay for Physical Driving License Cards Starting Next Year

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today iterated that the Government will continue with the implementation of digital driving licenses...

Collage 15 2 Collage 15 2
News1 day ago

Filipino Couple Caught Living & Working Illegally in Malaysia Using Fake MyKads That Cost RM250 Each

A Filipino husband and wife were arrested during a raid on November 19 at a house in Pandan Indah yesterday...

Feat Image Apple Ind Feat Image Apple Ind
News2 days ago

Apple Offers to Increase Investment in Indonesia Tenfold to RM446 Million to Lift Country’s iPhone 16 Series Ban

Previously, we shared how the Apple iPhone 16 Series is banned from being sold in Indonesia until the tech giant...

My Post 1 2024 11 20T144359.263 My Post 1 2024 11 20T144359.263
News2 days ago

BERSIH Names Ismail Sabri the Best PM Since 2009, Calls Out PMX for Lack of Urgency with Reforms

In conjunction with the upcoming 2nd anniversary (24 November) of Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections,...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY