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I will say this as an ALPHAZ and just a fan of music in general. Thank you Khadija for giving us your reactions and letting us know what you feel about everything whether it’s criticism or praise. You are absolutely allowed to feel however you feel. It’s a very fine line when it comes to paying homage and appreciating cultures in however way artists incorporate it, but there is definitely times when it’s definitely misused and/or being blatantly appropriated. End of the day, we all love the girls of XG and I hope they be careful with how things are being presented. I love it when cultures get together and share their love for one another and not used simply because it fits a concept.

@D.N.A.23

Ай бұрын

Black artist using asian culture too Chris brown , Nicky minaj, ect ect stop saying this

@amiga4everandever

Ай бұрын

I’ve been an XG fan for around 2.5 yrs, this reactor does this everytime to XG as far back as I can remember, don’t waste you time, no amount of reasoning is going to work, this is why they did tape 4 😎

@sombatkhnor5720

Ай бұрын

​@D.N.A.23 exactly!

@chaunguyen-le6lb

Ай бұрын

well, this reactor always criticizing XG for C.A, you can check the Losing You reaction. All this reactor do is call XG for C.A and still said "i love XG". What a f*cking trash.

@ceriusblaq7018

Ай бұрын

​@D.N.A.23 Who said that they get a pass? We don't like them either. Lol. You saying that Black Artist are using Asian Culture does not take away from the fact that XG has some blurred lines of appropriation/appreciation ; which is who we are talking about HERE. I LOVE these girls but that is still a factor to consider. Also, she states how much she loves them too but you are so quick to dismiss her point.

When I stan a group, part of it has to be trusting that if they heard your comments they would listen and care about how you feel. I believe XG cares and even if mistakes are made they will always learn and grow.

People can't just learn to enjoy and appreciate the art and allow critics here and there. Just have to accept that there will always be fans who have nothing else to do but spit hate on any shit when you don't see the same vision as them. Just live life is all I can say.❤❤❤

@anthonytigner9919

Ай бұрын

Amen

@KPopwithKhadija

Ай бұрын

You know what, I absolutely agree with this. Whether or not we have the same opinion, we can all just choose to like what we like and understand that not everyone will agree. That's part of life... 💚

@vmonk2

Ай бұрын

@@KPopwithKhadija So you agree XG are APPRECIATING not appropriating... or...?

@Kingofthehill84

Ай бұрын

Cocona does not always have a brace on though every time she rap 😂😅 Oh by the way modern music is white people invention hence without white people invention of musical instruments, technologies, studios recording, etc there wouldn't be a rock, heavy metal, ballads, pop, hip-hop, R&B, Rap, country music, etc 😅😂

To address the cultural appropriation aspect from someone who is not biased, it really stems from black vs african american. A lot of eastern and south east/south asians do not understand the struggle many african americans went through nor the history of slavery. In addition Japanese have braided their hair for centuries and they actually did wear grillz and did teeth painting in kabuki plays lol. So its a misunderstanding of culture.

@KPopwithKhadija

Ай бұрын

Yes, this is exactly the conversation to be had! 100%! I think that's the point I was trying to make initially - XG is a global pop group, they have global audiences (and their music is VERY heavily influenced by Black western music); I just find it strange to not consider how their African American audiences might feel about some of these choices. In 2024, when there is so much information and cross-cultural exploration happening, it is a bit naive to say you can understand the COOL parts of African American culture and history, but you don't understand the difficult or harmful parts. Also, I love when they incorporate traditional Japanese elements into their styling as well - aka Harvey's black/red teeth in Puppet Show era. That wasn't just used in kabuki, those actors were replicating an actual part of Japanese culture, which I didn't know about until I saw Harvey do it! There's definitely space to learn about each other's cultures and find cool ways to blend them together!!!! I just know I wouldn't go out and paint my teeth black today without taking time to understand that history, the cultural impacts, and how other people might feel about it first.

@JTPyrus

Ай бұрын

@@KPopwithKhadija you should have that convo, i would support you, and even come on camera if you want. I from both cultures plus white lol. I don't really have a channel so it wouldnt be for monetary gain. i really want to discuss this topic with both groups

@kant.68

Ай бұрын

Is ignoring all this things because is a music video. If you TRULY THINK Cardi B, Megan and all this mumble rappers wearing grills, braids and whatnot know about their history and are doing it to revindicate opression and slavery you're completely wrong. They do it because it looks cool. Nothing else.

@kant.68

Ай бұрын

​@@KPopwithKhadija Kadija...Kadija....WE DON'T CARE!!!!! I'm black, 99% of black reactors DON'T CARE about any of this things you're talking about us Just a damn MV ! You're over sensitive about an issue that has absolutely nothing to do with XG or Woke Up. Is not about slavery, black people, history nor nothing. Is absolutely ridiculous, this grills are meant to resamble the jaws of wolves. Black people aren't reduced to slavery ffs! Not everything we do must bring up slavery of Floyd or whatever the fuck. Stop it already We understand, you're.. pro black or whatever, stop seeing people based on their race already!

@vmonk2

Ай бұрын

@@KPopwithKhadija Black americans like you think it is all about you. Like asians haven't suffered worse as you all and and braids are traditional in many parts of asia. Do you think black ballet dancers and classical musicians are taking away spots from native europeans?? Is it time to recognize hip hop and rap as art forms that can be emulated throughout the world just like classical music?

i am an alphaz. i bleed XG, i have seen maybe two of this channel's videos (including this one) and i didnt find any big issues with her reactions..... i understand some alphaz are very eager to protect our girls from unjustified hates, especially on the CA part of it... but we also need to stay calm and dont just start attacking from over reactions. i honestly dont think this channel hates XG per se... sometimes expressing ur feeling doesn't mean hate. lets not turn into some of those senseless kpop stans who attack everyone who doesn't agree with them. we are better than that. XG deserves more so lets be quality fans to stay behind them. we can ignore those true haters out there cuz they have already been addressed and destroyed by the girls and their rap lines in the taps and this song.

@amiga4everandever

Ай бұрын

did you see the vox 6 reaction?

@TdotAntiordinary

Ай бұрын

@@amiga4everandever nah i think the last one i watched from this reactor was winter without you band live or something and it was fine, not much issue.

@amiga4everandever

Ай бұрын

@@TdotAntiordinary check vox 6

Full support for reactions; + or - cause it’s 100% and real. NP.

it’s wild that ppl reference gyaru bc that’s also heavily influenced by 90s/00’s black american style and culture, like girl that’s where we got gyaru from!

@KPopwithKhadija

24 күн бұрын

👀👀👀 It's so weird how many people miss this part...

I've been waiting for your reaction 🙌

XG👽X-POP is best 🔥🔥🔥I'm looking forward to XG's fascinating World Tour.😍🐺Xgg🦝

Maya ate. They all did.

There are always fans in a fandome who are a litle kuku

The many #Alphaz …yes and the black ones too asked for a full Rap Song and Simon “Jakops” obliged. The XGALX Production Team is very diverse and Simon has friends who are in Atlanta as Producers as professional artists who helped create several songs by XG. He was born in Seattle, Washington and his vision is Multicultural as well. He created Xpop as a new genre concept so it allows these Xtraordinary Girls to be extremely versatile. I have watched every episode of the Documentary Series “Xtra Xtra” and XG is a group who pays homage to many US Artists, Japanese and Korean ones as well. I see a lot of people don’t get that the Hip Hop Culture is Poppin’ in JAPAN as well as Rap. I’ve watched many but it’s unfortunate that K-pop Reactors may see and know S.Korean Artists but not get that JAPAN is very different. Oh and yes the long nails were traditionally a sign of Royalty and many wore Gold Tips, I’ve seen this in several Vietnamese Artist MV’s as well as Chinese. Thank you for this Review.

XG fan : ) always love reactors who have something to say instead of just all ohh... wow..., love your commentaries

GIRLLL I've been waiting for this!! 💜💜

I love seeing your reaction 💚💚

I really like your reaction in xg songs please don’t stop it 😢❤

We love everyone who supports XG everyone Harassing her like that needs to calm all the way down Music is subjective and people are allowed to feel however they want to feel !!!

ALPHAZ ON DECK🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

no i 100% agree with what you said about the stylist choices. i LOVE XG. LOVE LOVE LOVE them. there is not one kpop jpop or international group that i like more. hell aside from bone thugs in harmony, tlc, and wu tang clan, there isnt a single group period that i like more, but when i tell you that their stylists sometimes make me super uncomfy. i know exactly what youre saying.

❤️‍🔥 👑 🛐

Then though they are 7 Japanese girl group all rappers ❤ they can do it all though sing pop r&b rap. They unique talented. Why they are XG it's very funny she went through with it shaving her head.

It’s music video’s like this that I miss rIVerse because I feel like you guys together would have loved it and vibed out to it. I hope you one day do a reaction where you pick out some top tier stuff that the others have missed and watch it together! 🥰🥰

@KPopwithKhadija

21 күн бұрын

Ohhhhh I've thought about this!!!! Like do a bunch of my favourite newer songs with them here on this channel - XG is deeeeeefinitely on the list of groups I'd show them!!!!!

A lot of them see it as hate but it’s literally just VALID criticism. You aren’t downing their skill, character, etc. They push potential fans away saying stuff like “If you don’t like them then go” instead of using critical thinking and actually taking what is said into consideration. They’re pushing away a crucial part of their audience and possibly stunting XG’s progress of getting bigger in the states. XGALX should be taking the criticisms into consideration as well 🤷🏽‍♀️.

@KPopwithKhadija

Ай бұрын

THIS is literally the only reason I ever mentioned it in the first place. They are a global act with a global audience. If some of their decisions might isolate potential audiences, it's something they (the company, not the girls) should take into consideration. And if FANS truly want the best for XG and want them to share their music, talent, skills with the world, then they wouldn't get angry at people for having these conversations but try to help bridge these gaps. It's a very privileged stance to say "Oh, it doesn't matter, who cares, it's just hair/clothes/nails!" But for the global audiences who have been affected by this discrimination for decades, it would mean a LOT to see that XG is a group that actually cares and considers that. That's all I'll say about that! Haha. Sorry for highlighting your comment in particular, but I really appreciate the respectful way you shared your thoughts!! 💚

@dorabrown8074

Ай бұрын

@@KPopwithKhadija I always tell myself I’m not good with words so thank you! I absolutely love XG, I think they’re beyond cool. I look forward to their progress and future projects, and I want them to continue to excel and succeed. Hopefully XGALX and ALPHAZ will open up their minds and continue to help the girls do that. 🐺❤️.

OMG!!!!I KNOW YOU!!!

@KPopwithKhadija

24 күн бұрын

Haha... HI! 👋🏾

Other than the views they get, I agree, they are massive, but the views they get are disrespectful.

As far as the VOX 6 that was the whole point. To make it a throw back. As far as braids Dutch braids are a thing in many cultures. In Japan it’s part of a sub culture there. I personally don’t care whose culture did or does what.

@jamonicashoals5866

Ай бұрын

🙄

If you are going to get into the issue of culture appropriation, we are in first place, because many black artists here use Asian culture in their videos such as: card B, Chris Brown, Nicky Minaj, and I don't think Asian care With this, very much, they feel proud. Personally I think this is one of such a great and unnecessary imbecility that it often results in groups that love a certain culture other than yours, not being able to honor their favorite American artists because from music to characterization, everything becomes "cultural appropriation", that is Acefalicas, who owns nothing, just because it sings in a different style or characterization. The world has evolved and the minds remain rough and reeving unnecessary and futile things. Let the cultures intertwine and feel proud that countries value and brainstrate our cultures and we theirs. What good is your country to have a rich culture, if no one knows? And it doesn't allow us to share just because I'm not such a country? I'm sorry, more I call it "cultural stupidity. (I'm talking globally ok.). Ready I said..❤💥👏👏👏👏.

@p0rnany0ne

Ай бұрын

share... that's the word Taking and sharing are not the same thing If I have a ball and ask you if you want to play with me, that's sharing Even if you ask to borrow my ball, that's sharing but just coming and taking my ball without my permission...that's not sharing And taking my ball then telling everyone it's your ball...that's fraud So this is why the African Diaspora is so suspicious about your idea of "sharing" Don't worry about no one knowing our culture. Everyone knows our culture. We don't need people to copy it for it to be known. and outside of that, sometimes, somethings are meant just for us. People chronically take without getting permission they take without giving credit. They take and claim it as their own. all the while, taking from us and disrespecting us as a people. Discriminating against us. This is why we don't trust them.

I felt the same about Jurin and Cocona’s song(was that a tape?). A lot of people called it just them acknowledging the culture but honestly it felt more like cosplaying as such bc it just felt like name dropping things especially relating to African American culture. And it was so heavy handed that it felt almost odd, and very inauthentic

@KPopwithKhadija

24 күн бұрын

Yeah, it was Tape #3... I get what you mean. Their cyphers are all about paying homage to hip hop, so I understand why they are "name dropping" but I think they sometimes lean SO HEAVILY into it, kind of feels like they're trying to prove something. Which they don't need to do! And it makes it feel even more like cosplaying rather than just authentically living it. I dunno, it's interesting. And the outfits? Are definitely leaning too heavily into "hip hop" sometimes.

The song almost over..."let me shut up" LOL a bit late.

@KPopwithKhadija

Ай бұрын

One thing imma do: talk excitedly about music I love! 🤪

@IndyMotoRider

Ай бұрын

@@KPopwithKhadija I hear ya!

The cultural shit is toxic af ! I'm an ALPHAZ from the very beginning and i've seen it on Tik Tok, on KZread. Maybe Cocona loves braids, and I know she wanted to shave her head, but I was hoping it was a middle finger to the CA haters..And I'm hoping when her hair grows back, she puts braids back in. She's gorgeous 24/7, braided, bald, or whatever.

Y’all, you can be a fan of a group and also be critical of them. XG is very open about their influences and I appreciate that. But stop acting like some of your faves don’t make fun of their own members for having darker skin or make fun of black people, then go on stage and rap while wearing black influenced styles. *bombastic side-eye 😏* And yes, it goes both ways. If there are black artists that blatantly steal from Asian culture, claiming it as their own, while belittling Asian people, they 1000% deserve to be called out for it. Yes, cultures are meant to be shared, but there should also be respect. This isn’t saying XG has been disrespectful, just some general thoughts.

@TdotAntiordinary

Ай бұрын

i have never seen any of my "faves" making fun of other members for having darker skins or making fun of black ppl AT ALL. not sure what u talking about. if you have seen that, please refer me to those specific videos, then we can have a discussion about it.

@kant.68

Ай бұрын

So you just bring up an empty criticism into this group because other groups have done things you don't like ??

@TdotAntiordinary

Ай бұрын

@@kant.68 very empty indeed. a whole bunch of paragraphs that keep contradicting themselves and didn't conclude at all.

@indbtly_kendra

Ай бұрын

@@kant.68 It’s not an empty criticism. I even said that I don’t think XG specifically has done anything wrong. The commentary is more toward the comments that Khadija put in the video that talk specifically about black people having opinions about the use of our culture for content, or that she shouldn’t react to them just because she has some criticism. I think XG is a great example of a group that is open about where their influence comes from. They mix elements of black culture and Japanese culture very well.

@kant.68

Ай бұрын

@@indbtly_kendra I'm black and guetto, grill and love for sneakers don't represent me AT ALL. wearing grills or long nails isn't black culture, is part of a subset of black culture in USA , mostly from low income areas. Jazz is black culture, Motown is black culture, dances and singing, but not grills or saying "yo'" at least IMO. So to me this is a non issue. Black teen rappers don't know nor care about the history behind braids, cornrows, durags etc. Black female rappers don't know or care either. Why should some Japanese girls who grew up listening to Hip Hop and R&B know any of this things?? How is that even relevant for becoming a good rapper there's just no connection

I just don't see the reason for any cultural appropriation talk.Appreciate they are talented,and unique.If they really wanted to copy the female black rappers of today,it would be about their body parts,and various other low life references.They stand on their talent,can't we just appreciate that,?

@KPopwithKhadija

Ай бұрын

...wow. You really typed this? Oh, friend... nooooo... 😔

@jamonicashoals5866

Ай бұрын

Well this show you don’t really listen to rap. They’re are hundreds of female rappers who talk about a wide range of subjects. Why bring your racism and stereotypical thoughts to someone else page. I’m pretty theyre are some loser pages you can follow and interact with.

@user-wc1sg9ud9n

Ай бұрын

@@jamonicashoals5866 Cardi B,Sexy Redd,Mts and so on,all dirty rappers,the most popular ones.....

@jamonicashoals5866

Ай бұрын

@@user-wc1sg9ud9n it seems like personal problem and preference if those are the only ones you know..

@user-wc1sg9ud9n

Ай бұрын

@@jamonicashoals5866 I don't have a personal problem.These are the most popular female rappers atm.I have listened to rap my whole life.The reason these XG girls are going to be huge,is they don't have to sexualize song,or dance to stand out.

Every time she says "oh I love this part and I love the deep tone." and then says she loves the way Jurin raps and then proceeds to talk over the entire part and not actually hear any of it....UH o.k. Sure........What a joke she just talks EXCESSIVLY Over the top of every song she reacts to. I had sworn to myself to never watch her again. I thought I'd go ahead and check this out. MISTAKE. Never again.

@KPopwithKhadija

Ай бұрын

Haha you are absolutely welcome to not watch my videos anymore if you don't like my style of reacting. There are lot of reactors on KZread who all have different styles - watch the ones you like! 💚 I get excited. I am okay with sharing my authentic excitement the way it naturally comes out. And, as you can see from this video, I know I'm going to listen to the song again, and again, and again, and again. Trust me, I've taken in every single element of the production, vocal delivery, vocal arrangements, visuals, choreography, everything. Hahaha. If you want to have that full journey with me, try to come out to my Twitch streams or support on Patreon. Otherwise, this initial reaction with me talking excitedly is here and if it isn't your style, then that's okay. I don't mind! 😊

@vmonk2

Ай бұрын

@@KPopwithKhadija yeah I won't watch again also with your overly judgmental attitude towards asian artists. It's pathetic actually. Your attitude towards CA may fly in the USA, but from the rest of the world, we just scoff at your judgmental stance from a USA standpoint

I love XG but some of their songs aren't my type and their styling as of late I dislike for lots of reasons.

@vmonk2

Ай бұрын

ok sod off

Let me guess. She'd be talking about cultural appropriation again. She always do when it comes to XG. Though I can't be sure. I don't watch her reaction to XG anymore

@jamonicashoals5866

Ай бұрын

Why are you on her page then? If you don’t want to hear what she has to say or dont watch her reactions, why are you here?? To fish for negativity 😂😂

@shnaide1

Ай бұрын

@@jamonicashoals5866 Lol. Maybe because this is an XG reaction and I love XG. Isn't that obvious? How about her? Why is she still reacting to XG when it's clear she's not a fan? To get some views, easy. I am here as one of the fans who'd like to tell her to stop reacting to XG if all she can notice is CA this and CA that.

@jamonicashoals5866

Ай бұрын

@@shnaide1 she’s a reaction channel, these kind of people react to things. She doesn’t have to like everything she reacts to. If you don’t like the way she reacts, specially to XG, why even watch? Just skip and move on don’t give her the views you say she’s looking for?

@shnaide1

Ай бұрын

@@jamonicashoals5866 I know she doesn't have to like what she's reacting to. And you know what? She also doesn't need to react to what she doesn't like. How about that? So many reactors out there who after realizing they don't like the things they reacted to, won't bother to react to it again. Cause it'll be like this reaction. Trying to force herself that she like this blah blah blah. Just read the other comments here and you'll know what I'm talking about. Lol

@areswilliams

Ай бұрын

Genuine criticism is how an artist grows its very necessary. And it so important now because XG hasn’t begun an album era yet. Aespa got a lot of criticism too and they ended up dropping a successful debut album recently it was the same for black pink too. And this one is very genuine you’re mad that she’s not ignoring valid issues because you do.

Do you think that black orchestra musicians should be canceled?

@p0rnany0ne

Ай бұрын

who do "black" orchestra musicians work for?

@vmonk2

Ай бұрын

@@p0rnany0ne Yes, in America, mostly white people. In Africa, for africans.

@KPopwithKhadija

24 күн бұрын

Are you implying that these things are equal because classical/orchestra music was created by white people, DIRECTLY as a result of the struggle and oppression they faced? And because white people were judged and ostracized for the elements of classical/orchestral culture they showcased? So you're asking if Black people should be cancelled because they are playing orchestra music without acknowledging or showing respect for that history? Is that... is that what you're implying with this comment? Cuz if so, it's incorrect. And if not, then this comparison is not relevant because they are NOT the same.

@vmonk2

23 күн бұрын

@@KPopwithKhadija Here's my reply that was deleted i think (did you?). Let's see if it's deleted again: Crusades against cultural appropriation are not progressive, they are reactionary. Not only does it constrain exchange, inhibit the imagination, and threaten to deaden cultural expression and innovation, they undermine precisely what is valuable about a diverse and open cosmopolitan society. For the sake of art, culture and the human experience itself, let’s take a stand for true cultural freedom and unfettered imagination. "We as black people have to come to grips that hip-hop is a contagious culture. If you love something you gotta set it free’’ --Questlove

Swearing is uncultured and not necessary.

@woomi9486

Ай бұрын

?

@kittyfam269

Ай бұрын

True

@michela9279

Ай бұрын

Cuss if you want who cares

@KPopwithKhadija

Ай бұрын

...okay...?