Brittany Renner, Social Media Presence, showed up on a recent episode of the Akademiks sponsored “Fresh and Fit” podcast with an ax to grind!
“Fresh and Fit” Podcast
The Fresh and Fit podcast has quite a reputation, and it is not entirely positive. The Cohosts Myron Gaines and Walter Weekes have a running reputation for misogynism. We got the receipts to confirm the duo’s less than positive biases about females, specifically of color, within the entertainment industry. Reports show earlier this month, Asian Doll promptly withdrew herself from their presence after being disrespected. Asian Doll later made it know exactly how she felt on Twitter,
Yeah it’s 2022 we ain’t doing allat 😂😩 https://t.co/rGCNcEfktv
— ASIAN DOLL 🧚🏾♀️ (@AsianDaBrattt) January 4, 2022
The fiasco went viral! This led to the surfacing of other incidents of misogynistic treatment.
Renner Takes Back Her Power
Renner was not leaving without vocalizing her position. Tired of her treatment from the cohosts, Renner unleashed all her fury for the world to see. She cut straight to the quick of the matter.
“You’ve warned guys about girls like me, so tell me about girls like me. Humor me.”
The hosts promptly fired back, redirecting their comments as a general address to the general female populace. However, Renner was not accepting their indefensible glib comments. She was front and center, and she more than wanted an explanation; she demanded one.
“So now that we’re face to face, what kind of girl am I?”
The cohosts were backed into a corner and couldn’t respond fast enough.
Social Freedoms and Protections
People have opinions. And public forums are set aside for the expression of those opinions. Our societal freedoms preserve that privilege. However, those protections don’t free one from liability, especially when those views are incendiary, damaging, and borderline slanderous behavior.
Renner is Tired of All the Hits
Renner is no stranger to taking hits on social media. She has taken jabs but not face to face. In other instances, Renner did not have the opportunity to address Gaines and Weekes. However, she took complete control of her power when she received her chance. She didn’t back down from her position. Good on her!
Gaines & Weekes treading in Dangerous Waters
Renner is not the only one publicly scolding the behavior of Gaines and Weekes. After the Asian Doll controversy, Joe Budden made it his business to address the situation. He didn’t restrain himself,
“I don’t know these 2 Doofs, but they don’t get to do this. Too ignorant, inexperienced, insecure, fragile, and weak for this stale gimmick to not be seen through.”
That’s proper!
No one knows how this will end. Perhaps Gaines and Weekes will ultimately get the point and transform their narrative to a more empowering one. Maybe they won’t; after all, it’s a free country, and people believe what they believe. One thing is sure; ideas only spread when people support them. So perhaps it’s time to switch up the game.
Much applause goes to Renner for taking back her power. Whether or not Gaines or Weekes heard it, we did!
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Written by Renae Richardson
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