Wu-Tang Clan's RZA writes new ice cream truck jingle to replace one with racist past

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Hip hop icon RZA released a new ice cream truck jingle in collaboration with Good Humor in the hopes of replacing the iconic 'Turkey in the Straw' tune that first gained popularity in American minstrel shows.

that the melody"conjures memories of its racist iterations," which is why the company has partnered with Wu-Tang Clan's RZA to reimagine an ice cream jingle free from such baggage.

"Good Humor has not owned ice cream trucks since the 1970s, nor did we create “Turkey in the Straw” or any other jingles," the company wrote."However, as a leader in the industry, and the creator of the original ice cream truck, we want to be part of the solution on this issue, particularly since we work closely with so many ice cream truck drivers across the country."

The new jingle can be heard in a video posted to RZA and Good Humor's social media accounts and will be made available to trucks across the country, according to Good Humor, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. “We wanted to make a melody that includes all communities — that’s good for every driver, every kid,” RZA added. “And I’m proud to say, for the first time in a long time, a new ice cream truck jingle will be made available to trucks all across the country in perpetuity."

 

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Turkey song better.

a famous black person complaining about racism? how original

Can someone please tell me what wasn't racist in the past! Please do we can get The Wu-Tang to fix that too!

Because the first thing I think of when I hear an ice cream truck is Slavery....then, a few minutes later, I realize it was an ice cream truck.

The ice cream man is comin'!!

Blocked by this idiot for calling him out for trolling . He constantly hashtags no one cares on every article then makes numerous comments on said article. What a snowflake. He called me a bitch right before blocking me. LMAO. Don't melt asshole!

Posted ad nauseam, still not newsworthy. Move on, please.

Why isn't Leslie Brooke Kerby in jail for having oral sex with her kids?

...wat

I thought that they played the entertainer

Yay, racism has been cured.

I honestly didn't even know good humor was still a thing.

What the Fuck did I just read? GetThisShitOuttaHere NoOneCares Booooooo

Not about money at all.

WUTANG4EVA

Why is ice cream truck racist?

Were you aware of the songs past? Do you think the ice jingle should be changed?

Kinda sounds boring and sleepy though instead of upbeat and getting kids excited

JusticeForCannonHinnant NBC is disgusting for not reporting this story

Cannon Hinnant won't ever see an ice cream truck again. Why won't you SayHisName

Will there be kneeling for ice cream trucks now? Or cut right to looting?

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