Afropunk

1. A term generally used to describe someone of african american decent who perscribes to a counter-culture asthetic. A black person who is into hardcore rock, postpunk, emo or any other look aside from "hip hop" is considered an afropunk. The afropunk movement is due in part to James Spooner's documentary which chronicles the lives of black people who live alternatively. for more info about the afropunk movement check out spooner's website afropunk.com > (Adj)I love bad brains and fishbones, i'ge got dyed hair and piercings. I'm an afropunk. > (n)I dyed my hair jet black,wear a lot of eyeliner and mascara,and listen to dashboard confessionals, most people think I'm emo but I am afropunk. > (BS) I like Avril Lavinge and Good Charlotte,unfortunately I too am an afropunk Source: ecdict

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