The people have spoken!
Following the release of her controversial new song “Lame Ass N—S” Nicki angered many folks when when she unveiled what appeared to be her album cover with the new song title featuring the iconic human rights activist El -Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, [aka Malcolm X] and petitions on Change.org was launched as a result.
Hip Hop Activist and 2008 Green Party Vice -Presidential candidate, Rosa Clemente was highly offended by this and called for an immediate cease and desist of the image or face boycott from consumers
” Let’s Stop Nicki Minaj, Young Money and their record labels from dishonoring the life and contributions of one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century. I am asking anyone who is a lover of Hip Hop culture and who respects Black history to please sign this petition and force Nicki, Young Money and their record labels to take this down immediately. ”
“We cannot allow this to happen. As well please pledge not to buy ANY of their products or work with them.“
Civil Rights Activists, Kevin Powell followed suit and organized a petition of his own; nabbing 200 signatures thus far he wrote:
” We at BK Nation are deeply saddened ,offended, and outraged that musical artist Nicki Minaj has decided to make a song called “Looking Ass N—-. The song is bad enough, a berating assault – aced with the n-word, in hideous quantities on men who don’t spend money on her; complaints about men staring at her assets even as her whole video is a pathetic display of such assets; a reduction of all male-female relationships to dollar signs.”
” But now, Nicki Minaj ‘s new single, Looking A— N— also has the gaul to put Malcolm X in its artworks one of the great icons in Black History and during Blakc Hidtory Month in America, no less. Malcolm X frowned on Blak self-hatred, anti-intellectualism, and materialism. He was about the upliftment and empowerment of our communities, and he was a husband and a father – Not A N—- “
Nicki Minaj took heed to the complaint and issued a swift APOLOGY writing
“ What seems to be the issue now? Do you have a problem with me referring to the people Malcolm X was ready to pull his gun out on as Lookin Ass Niggaz? Well, I apologize. That was never the official artwork nor is this an official single. This is a conversation. Not a single. I am in the video shooting at ‘Lookin Ass Niggaz‘ and there happened to be an iconic photo of Malcolm X ready to do the same thing for what he believed in!!!! It is in no way to undermine his efforts and legacy. “
” I apologize to the Malcolm X estate if the meaning of the photo was misconstrued. The word “Nigga” causes so much debate in our community while the “nigga” behavior gets praised and worship. Let’s not. Apologies again to his family. I have nothing but respect an adoration for u. The photo was removed hours ago. Thank you. “
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