FocusLBK S3E131: On Stubbs BBQ & the Legitimacy of Modern Black Music and Culture

My brother Khambrel asked me a few years ago had I noticed how it is totally cool for a middle-aged white guy to be a singer songwriter, yet a middle aged black guy would be utterly frowned on and mocked for being a hip hop artist.We’ve had many discussions on the subject, and I was reminded of them today when I was prepping for an upcoming project. Check out some of the conclusions I reached while I was out working on a film for an upcoming presentation at Texas Tech. Upcoming Event on Stubbs BBQThursday, April 9, 2026 • 7:00 PMLubbock Lights Celebrates Christopher “Stubb” StubblefieldFocus LBK is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support ourwork, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.focuslbk.show/subscribe