Dave Matthews, of the Dave Matthews Band

[Guest]

Dave Matthews was born and raised in South Africa.

Now he is a legal citizen of the United States.

Does that make him an African-American?

 

[MysticSwing]

Dave Matthews was born and raised in South Africa.

Now he is a legal citizen of the United States.

Does that make him an African-American?

 

[Lasz]

I was born in Northern Africa, and I am white as white. I got in trouble once when I checked African American on a form.

 

[InnocentAngel81]

he is supposed to be just like charlize theron

 

[RastaPope]

Unfortunately, no.

In a technical sense, this would be correct, as he is more african than most 'african-americans' in this country. But as much as American's black population demand to be referred to as 'african-american', they wouldn't choose him, because 'african-american' has meant Black for years.

 

[greeneyedgringo]

I don't know, but I can't stand his music. It all sounds like the same song to me.

GRG

 

[Laurel]

I don't know, but I can't stand his music. It all sounds like the same song to me.

Me too...and not a good one, either.

 

[Daring Cock]

Unfortunately, no.

In a technical sense, this would be correct, as he is more african than most 'african-americans' in this country. But as much as American's black population demand to be referred to as 'african-american', they wouldn't choose him, because 'african-american' has meant Black for years.

How about just "American"?

 

[lasoleta]

who cares? dave is such a little hottie

 

[Spinaroonie]

Dave sucks. His Band sucks.

 

[Shaq]

Aren't some of his members from V to the Izay!!!!!!!