Can I get a what...what???
After critisism from GLAAD(the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation), Ja Rule followed up a recent, anti-gay interview with Complex magazine. He now claims his comments were taken out of context:Initial quote from Ja Rule- “Let’s talk about all these f***ing shows that they have on MTV that is promoting homosexuality, that my kids can't watch this sh**. Dating shows that’s showing two guys or two girls in mid-afternoon. Let's talk about sh** like that! If that's not f***ing up America, I don't know what is.”
Ja Rule’s retration after scrutiny from GLAAD- “It’s really not my business. I really could care less. I have relatives that are homosexuals and, you know, they come over for Christmas, hang out.” The rapper’s Complex interview revealed him as a critic of gay marriage.
Hmmmmmmm doesn’t that follow up sound like pure biggotry? That’s like a racist claiming not to be predjudice because they work, and have “friends” who are black. Sounds good but I’m not buying it. I know the media can twist things and even make things up. But its hard to take that intitial interview out of context. If he was misquoted he needs to sue instead of worrying about a half assed clean up campain to make him look better.
This is a response from GLAAD reguarding Ja Rules recent comment. “No fair-minded person can look at Ja Rule's interview with Complex magazine and believe for one second that his children could be more harmed by what they might see on television than by the vulgarity and prejudice that comes out of their father's mouth. Now that media have seen Ja Rule's intolerance unmasked by his own words, they have a responsibility not to provide in the future a platform for his ugly, vulgar displays of prejudice.”
You be the judge. I think he does have a point about what types of things should be shown on daytime television. However, shouldn't parents monitor what their children see? Two words PARENTAL CONTROL. I really wish people would stop blaming outside sources for poor parenting. He also has a point on how the media is the ultimate spin doctor. Anyway-- like I said, you be the jugde. Is this a valid issue or just a way to get some hype for a certain someones new album?
posted by Dayne Avery @ 10:06 AM
10 Comments:
I think it does have a little bit to do with so-called hype for an album coming out from a washed-up rapper.
It sounds like a bigoted remark no matter how they try to spin it, and there's no doubt in my mind that he didn't say those remarks the first time.
And it is about PARENTAL CONTROL, but I don't think he minds his children being around when he's cursing or smokin, so he need to stop the madness.
Public relations suicide does not make for a good marketing plan. The gay issue isn't a safe one for rappers; mainly because they can't win. They're either seen as homophobes or homosexual depending on their stand. Any good PR person would have steered clear of the gay issue and maybe chose a gun charge as hype...LOL
Sad, but Ja was better off taking a bullet for some good hype for his album, rather than going head-to-head with the gays...now he's going to wish he took one between the eyes.
Or the ass Cocoa_rican. Or the ass...LMAO.
~Damnit!
"The gay issue isn't a safe one for rappers; mainly because they can't win. They're either seen as homophobes or homosexual depending on their stand."
pretty muck sums it up right there.
Thank you. I say the man is entitled to his opinion, whether I agree with him or not. Hell, it's not like I plan on sitting down and eating Thanksgiving Dinner with the man. Unless, he has fried Turkey. I still have not had fried Turkey.
Who cares what Ja-rule has to say? What influence does the man have, really? I could see if Oprah had said or but JaRule...The man is an idiot unto himself. I mean really....JaRule..Are you serious? And yes, Dayne, parents should be governing what their children watch on tv anyway. Seeing two men kiss is not gonna Traumatize them any more than seeing the young, rich, white folks getting bootie on the Hills. (I've never actually seen the Hills, but I'm assuming that's what the young, rich white folks are doing on the show. Correct me if I am wrong). LOL
Promoting homosexuality or any sin is just wrong. I have to side with Ja Rule on this one.
Ja who? I thought that obscurity had taken him out.
It's a shame people have to censor their thoughts and feelings because of faggots!
again, Captain you're out of line with your choice of words. as far as Ja Rule, if he's not the picture of irrelevance than i don't know what is. he's so weak i wouldn't even worry about him trying gay bash with his Mickey Mouse size ass. still, he should be boycotted. i'm sure 50 will approve.
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