Atlanta – A rapper whose song lyrics deemed anti-Semitic got NBA superstar LeBron James into hot water when he posted them on Instagram has apologized to the Jewish community.
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The rapper who goes by the name 21 Savage in a tweet on Monday said he never thought that anyone would be offended by the lyrics in his new song “asmr.” In it, the rapper sings “We been gettin’ that Jewish money, everything is Kosher (On God)” and then boasts about buying Lamborghini and Tesla cars.
21 Savage said in his tweet: “The Jewish people I know are very wise with there money so that’s why I said we been gettin Jewish money I never thought anyone would take offense I’m sorry if I offended everybody never my intention I love all people.”
His tweet follows an apology by James, who removed the post on Monday. The NBA has accepted James’ apology and will not take further action, ESPN reported.
Responses to the tweet ranged from people identifying themselves as Jews who thought the lyrics were funny or a compliment to those that called critics too sensitive.
It’s like me saying that the African-Americans I know are good at sports. Not a bad comment; many will see it as a compliment.
But the point is, is that even “good” stereotypes are “bad”, simply because it fosters the likelihood that people will believe and accept the validity of ALL stereotypes, even the “bad” ones.
Both this clown’s apology, and Lebron’s so-called apologies were worthless, because they both stated “IF I OFFENDED ANYONE”. Both don’t have the guts to categorically state that they did offend millions. Both of them are just dumb, and as Trump has often stated, they are both of “low IQ”.
Perhaps we can cut them some slack. The apologies seem well intentioned.