However, the real controversy came from within the Black community. Some argued that the special mocked a beloved cultural institution. They felt it reduced Freaknik’s importance as a safe space for Black college students to a crude orgy of stereotypes. Others, including producers, argued it was a love letter —an absurdist tribute that only former attendees could truly appreciate.
True to its title, Freaknik- The Musical is structured like a Broadway show, complete with leitmotifs and reprises. The songs were produced by T-Pain and his label, Nappy Boy Entertainment, blending Auto-Tune-heavy R&B with hard crunk beats. Freaknik- The Musical