Blaccent

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Blaccent (a portmanteau of black and accent; also sometimes spelled as blackcent) is a term used, broadly, to describe the accent associated with African-American Vernacular English (AAVE). It is most commonly used to describe the often feigned use of AAVE by non-black people, which is considered by critics to be a form of cultural appropriation. In the 2010s and 2020s, it became prominently associated with non-black media figures, such as rapper Iggy Azalea and actress Awkwafina. The use of blaccents in American entertainment has been traced back to 19th-century blackface performances and rock history. The term has also been applied in politics, such as when Hillary Clinton was criticized for using one during her 2008 U.S. presidential campaign.

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