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Is it because I is black? 

Phrase coined by Ali G - the ironically white, Cambridge educated comedian who has made a really successful career out of his TV persona/s. Ali G is actually called Sasha Baron Cohen and is not a Muslim. The phrase follows his screen belief that he is a black gangster from Staines (England).
Police officer: Can you please move back to the side sir or we will have to take you to the station?
Ali G: Wait a minute, come on, is it because I is black?
Is it because I is black? by brendan September 14, 2004
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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

is it because i'm black?

is it because i'm black? either that or it's because your a fag
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