After a week of confusion following the Oscar debacle, August Alsina adds on.
Oscar’s Like It’s Never Been Seen
Will Smith has dominated the headlines over the past few days over his response to a joke made by Chris Rock at the Oscars. The world has been weighing in on the chaos. As the dust settles, masses have laid in wait for responses from the Smith camp and Rock himself, given the gravitas of the situation. However, given the history between the Smiths and Alsina, the world was unsure if he would respond.
Alsina Steps in Spotlight
The headlines today bear a record that Alsina has spoken. Although he does not directly address the Oscars, Alsina’s current response maintains a connection given the timing. However, the lack of clarity is one thing perplexing many who have read the contents of his message. One responder had this to say,
“August Alsina just tell these people you was trying make a point and confused yourself along the way 😩or do y’all get it 👀”
There is no denying the message is not exactly clear.
August Alsina’s Message
The entire comment is flowery prose. Just like Jada, he addresses healing. But, as beautiful as it may be, it gives pause and raises more questions. Why?
In his statement, he speaks of choosing peace and puzzle pieces coming together. Part of his post reads as thus,
“Choose peace; trusting that life’s intricate puzzle pieces [puzzle emoji] are all forming together for the greater good and mastering of the seasonally sometime chaotic nature of your life’s art piece that’s being formed and painted by birthing life to your internal masterpiece,”
The question becomes to whom is he referring; to himself, Jada, Will, or Chris.? Well, no one knows because not only is the beginning of his post cryptic, it seems to have no pointed direction.
What Do We Understand?
Furthermore, we know that Jada also commented on the event stating it was time for healing. In her words,
“This is a season for healing and I’m here for it!”
So it appears as if Alsina is riding the wave. But is his response connected to Jada’s?
Hence, no one is sure, but the context is eerily similar despite the convolution of Alsina’s comment.
Alsina Breaks out the Polish
We know that his speech polishes his image; one only needs to read it.
“I’m A Walking Billboard & Network Simply Desiring to Televise & Broadcast Love, the love, grace and healing embrace of God…”
However, there could be many rationales for this. But, until there is more clarity, it would be assumptions.
Is Confusion a Strategy?
After all, one thing is sure Alsina has a host of people confused while others applaud his virtue. Conclusively, Alsina, although an extra in the Oscar drama, is being pulled center stage. Perhaps his message to the world is the portrait he paints of himself with words. Uniquely, he wants to maintain his image in a mud-slinging match. Or maybe it’s all smoke and mirrors. However, the jury’s still out, for now, so you be the judge?
Did you read Nicki Minaj’s thoughts on the Oscar debacle? If not, check out FM Hip Hop’s retrospective article.
Written by Renae Richardson
