there is always a double standard for white people in a predominantly non-white field. whether or not it's right or wrong, it's still there....
my best friend is the best bassist in the state. (in my opinion and based on competitions)
he plays kick ass rock music, funk music, and his passion, jazz. he kicks ass at the upright and the electric bass. the problem is, he has to work 50 times as hard to get respect in the predominantly african american jazz scene (which probably made him as good as he is) than others. i don't know... i'm ranting....
maybe that's why eminem was as good as he is/was... because he had to be the best out there to make it.