Chuck D is facing major heat after he made some controversial comments regarding R Kelly’s recent conviction. The hip-hop legend and Public Enemy member took to Twitter to air out his views on the R Kelly Trial. Unfortunately, the same views would make him a “public enemy,” with fans voicing their disapproval over his comments.
R Kelly’s History of Sexual Abuse Charges
Born Robert Sylvester Kelly, R Kelly was found guilty on all nine counts, including racketeering, bribery, sex trafficking, and kidnapping. The Pied Piper of R&B has been facing allegations of sexual abuse for over two decades. His first accusation came during the beginning of his career, dating back to the ’90s—many of the allegations centered around his predatory interactions with underage girls.
Chuck D’s Tweets
“Its not a sympathetic question at all . Not the least.”, He wrote.
Abused in his youth… an addict as a adult… Ike Turner served 18 months in prison.. Rick James did similar time. Ike came out a changed positive human being. How long should R Kelly spend in prison -and does a USA system give a man a chance for a man to change his world around?
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) September 28, 2021
Its not a sympathetic question at all . Not the least.
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) September 28, 2021
The Internet Reacts
R Kelly violated children. Once you do that, no one cares about redemption. He does not need to be given an opportunity to abuse any more children. He not only abused them, but knowingly gave them herpes. Do not do this to your own legacy. You have been held in high esteem.
— The Openly & Excessively Black President of Nambia (@globalerica) September 28, 2021
Restorative justice means: a) taking responsibility; b) admitting harm; c) working to make amends or address the harm in some way; d) taking responsibility for changing; e) actually changing.
R. Kelly has done none of those things. Come back with this mess when he has done them.
— Cynthia Gómez (she/her) (@cynthiasaysboo) September 28, 2021
Chuck D later followed up with another tweet after getting serious heat from fellow Twitter users.
JUST TO BE CLEAR, I’m not the R Kelly fan here. 75 million sold somewhere & I ain’t got 1 of his songs. And his actions were criminal my apologies if the wings of perception loomed beyond than the words on this slaveApp. My clarity launches on my own https://t.co/NXDrLBaWCA Oct1
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) September 29, 2021
Do you think Chuck D’s views are plausible? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Written by Sheila Maina.
Twitter: @nazlin_sheila
