#jsyk...

all the hate ive seen is directly related to his body and the way he’s showcasing it, so you can fuck right off w that (i can pull screen shots out of my mesh shirt post and from gold’s post comparing harrys treatment to liams treatment because both induced tags and rb of people saying his choice of clothing was “not working for him.” only if u want tho cos im not about to do all that work for you to just not appreciate it anyway)

but you can have my other two cents if u want it

im not gonna lie but as soon as i saw his style changing, i wasnt sure i liked it, and you’re right- it’s not because of his “headassery” (lol????? just let him love his body) but because of where the style originated. it’s one of those things that black people cultivated and nurtured until white people got their hands on it and started using it too, all while white people are praised as stylish innovators and black people labeled as ghetto

that was 10000% where my concern laid when the chain made its appearance and he started wearing these outfits because as a poc and as someone who tiredly watches white people rub their little caucasian hands all over shit with no regards as to the roots and dont give a fuck why they shouldnt use things, i still watch like a fuckin hawk for any sort of White Behaviour regarding his physical and musical style

but as ive watched him progress with his music and the people he’s worked with and the way he’s been perceived by a lot of black people and the R&B scene, i’ve slowly unclenched because he truly enjoys the music and has embraced the style with open arms and hasn’t exhibited white nonsense as of yet. because it is one thing to do things strictly for the benefits of appearing new and exploiting the popularity of said things and another to genuinely enjoy something, and because of my ability to be able to usually be able to tell the difference, im not condemning liam to anything at this time and will continue to praise him for taking fashion risks and presenting himself with renewed boundaries.

people have always disliked liam for whatever reason to the next. this is not new. this is not a development. people in this fandom have regarded him as extra and try-hardy and show-offish since the very beginning, so don’t mind me if im not too into your idea that the negativity is based in these people’s concern of white people stealing from poc.