A phrase used to point out hypocrisy and double standards in an individual, organization or government.
Coined by Jay-Z in his song "Blueprint 2," where he uses it to point out then-rival Nas' double standards, wondering if his true self is portrayed in his
socially conscious songs (
One Mic, Black Girl Lost) or in his misogynistic club songs (
Oochie Wally, You Owe Me)
"Can't y'all see that he's fake, the rap version of T.D. Jakes
Prophesizin' on your CD's and tapes
Won't break you a crumb of the little bit that he makes
And this is with whom you want to place your faith...
Is it 'Oochie Wally Wally' or is it 'One Mic'?
Is it 'Black Girl Lost' or shawty 'Owe You' for ice?"
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Conservative: "Breonna Taylor had it coming #BackTheBlue"
Conservaqtive (six months later): "Arrest the cop who killed
Ashli Babbitt!"
Me: "Is it
Oochie Wally or is it
One Mic? Pick a side, sir!"