I missed where Mayer had cross-over appeal and had ANY pass. Cross-over appeal would mean that he is liked by a representation of the Black population. Then his music would aire on Michael Baisden's show like Robin Thicke's Cartman sounding self does.
ETA: "Brittney Cooper, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Women's Studies."
Hence the social analysis of Mayer's comments. I agree with her but wish she had saved the good stuff for a more worthy and interesting topic.