MC Lyte has come to the protection of President Joe Biden after he referred to LL COOL J as “boy,” a time period which has racial connotations.
Biden honored LL and Lyte on the Congressional Black Caucus Phoenix Awards on Saturday (September 23), however the sitting U.S. president caught warmth for feedback made throughout his speech and getting LL’s title improper.
“Two of the best artist of our time, representing the groundbreaking legacy of Hip Hop in America,” he stated. “LL Jay Cool J…uh…by the way in which, that boy, uh, that man’s bought greater biceps than my thighs. And MC Lyte. Each of you, thanks.”
MC Lyte took to Instagram on Monday (September 25) to deal with Joe Biden’s feedback, saying she believes he made an trustworthy “mistake” and that they weren’t stated with any malicious intent.
“Thanks to all of my brothers and sisters on your love and your heat embrace as we rejoice the fiftieth anniversary of Hip Hop,” she wrote. “First, I wish to say that I’ve nothing however respect, love, and admiration for my huge brother LL COOL J.
“For being a pioneer on this enterprise, for serving to me write a few of my iconic rhymes and for inviting me to be part of his tribute throughout the Kennedy Heart Honors, a excessive rating achievement which has solely been bestowed to 1 Hip Hop artist so far: to the G.O.A.T. LL Cool J. I’ll ceaselessly thank, honor and love him.”
She continued: “In regard to the latest incidence throughout the Congressional Black Caucus Phoenix Awards, whereas I don’t condone any disrespect of any type, particularly to a Black man all of us love and maintain in excessive regard, I have to say, I used to be truly there and I don’t consider President Biden’s feedback have been mal- meant, he made a mistake. A mistake I’m positive he regrets.
“Certainly one of my most fond reminiscences is that of being within the presence of my elders once they make a mistake with a reputation, generally even my very own. I pray that we are going to pay extra consideration to the historic significance of this second than the errors that have been made in it.”
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As an alternative, MC Lyte advised individuals ought to deal with the truth that the U.S. President and Vice President are exhibiting like to Hip Hop for the primary time.
“What we must always all spend time specializing in is that this: for the primary time in historical past, each the President and Vice President of the US, collectively, have acknowledged, embraced and publicly proven their love and appreciation for a monumental achievement in Hip Hop,” she continued.
“Let’s attempt to maintain exhibiting one another love and style . . . Lengthy stay Hip Hop!”
LL COOL J beforehand lit the Nationwide Christmas Tree alongside President Joe Biden and his spouse, First Girl Jill Biden, on the White Home in November 2022.
“Essentially the most epic selfie you’ll see at the moment,” he captioned one in all his Instagram posts documenting the event. “Such an honor to be lighting the Nationwide Christmas Tree with The President of The USA.”
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