Accidental Racist

Brad Paisley and LL Cool J wrote a song called Accidental Racist. This song has sparked major controversy. The lyrics try to tell a story of a white man who is trying to make things right and understand how to be a non white southern man. They touch on many different and sensitive topics. While the intentions of the song are good, it has created quite an uproar. The song came about because Brad Paisley had to explain himself wearing a Confederate flag on his t shirt to a black barista at Starbucks. But regardless of the criticism, Brad Paisley and LL Cool J stand by their decision to write the song.

This song has picked up quite a bit of attention. It has been talked about on various talk shows and, of course, SNL had to put their spin on the song in a spoof. In the Weekend Update with Seth Myers, Keenan Thompson played LL Cool J and Jason Sudeikis played Brad Paisley.