I guess my only concern is when White folx take elements that have long been part of Black culture (even when it was considered 2nd class because is was a 'black' thing) and turn them around (read 'whiten' or 'eurocentricize', make more 'acceptabe' to mainstream society) them and make a larger profit off of it than we ever could. Where I grew up, (Germany) jazz was made, produced, and bought by primarily European people. Of course Black folx will always suppport jazz, but when you look the world over, jazz has evolved into something enjoyed, and financially supported, and owned by White people.
The difference with Blacks sampling Latin culture is that Latinos have traditionally been in control of their music, culture, language, style of dress, etc. It is a rare thing to see elements of Black culture go mainstream unless they have been remade by White celebrity. I think sampling elements of culture in general is indeed a form of flattery. The insult comes in when the originator of the element receives no recognition for it, or when it is only 'acceptable' when the dominant society re-makes it and says "ok, now it's alright".
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