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Singapore would disprove that theory. :)

Ok... then they were colonized by a wealthy tribe. Where's the dichotomy?

What aspect of Singapore's history gives lie to the theory that a tribe w/ portable resources will recirculate those resources within itself as it expands globally?

Or, just postulating here, maybe the capital that is transmitted is just that. Capital. That and tribalism/nepotism could explain these results as well.

I'd describe my upbringing as solidly "Black Middle Class", having roots and connections in both extremes.

As I mentioned, this is all a very subjective discussion, and generalities are generally wrong. Having said that, the black communities have all the usual cliques: nerd, jock, preppy, musician, etc. and schools which value some cliques over others.

Speaking of an "average" school is as misleading as speaking of an "average" parent (insert the usual joke about half a bra and half a jock strap).

p.s. I think Dr Dre was pointing out that the "poor & urban" niche is not a particularly lucrative one, thus the need to appeal to the mainstream.

Multi-generational African American "Nerd" here. I'd like to point out that you are conflating "African American" and "poor/ghetto". To the OP, I'd say that your opinions are based on your experiences, and everyone's are different. As mentioned further along in this thread, you are equating "Nerd" w/ intelligent.