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Because im black

a phrase often used by african american males, and white teenagers.
It is there explaination for anyhting. ranging from bad grades to having a large penis.
Black kid = "yo mayne this cop be all up my grill , and i was all like damn man you trippin' cuz (because) im black."

White kid's use= "yo brother i got a b pluss on my test, i would have gotten an a but the teacher gave me a b because im black." *pause*" haha get it im not really black, but i was suggesting that the teacher discriminated me due to the color of my skin.....bahahahha....im white"

its because im black

Something a black person (probably white) on the internet says when they lose a game or are accused of something they did to make someone or something look racist
Some guy he teamkilled: bro why did you teamkill me

The guy hes talking to: why me bro, its because im black isnt it
its because im black by awfegegrgehe December 21, 2023

is it because i'm black?

When expelled from an area for bad behaviour, this phrase is said by Ali G fans who wish to mock those who play the race card. Note: this is to be used for comical effect by white people.
Speaker:"The MP for Staines is to be removed from the house"


Ali G:"Is it coz i iz black?"


--probably misqouted from ali g indahouse

is it because i'm black?

Originally the title of a song by US soul artist Syl Johnson.
Subsequently sampled by many hip hop artists including:

Cypress Hill - "Interlude"
Ghostface Killah - "?"
Wu-Tang Clan - "Hollow Bones"

Is It Because I'm Black?

Something a black person says when another race is being prejudice or stereotypical.
Non black person: You listen to 50 cent don't you?
Black person: Is it because I'm black?

is it because I'm black 

White kid: I'm gonna steal your pencil

black kid: is it because I'm black?
Whiten kid: oh... um..
is it because I'm black by IDNC September 22, 2016
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