Joe Rogan and the surfacing of some insensitive statements has become a continuous trending topic. Fat Joe is currently trending due to his choice to voice an opinion. Unfortunately, social media isn’t cutting Joe any breaks.
The Great Exodus
Several artists made an impressive move after learning of Rogan’s insensitive and banal use of N****. Artists such as India Arie pulled their music from the Spotify platform in protest of Rogan’s irresponsible and carefree use of a word that has long been a thorn in the side of the African American Community.
Fat Joe’s Response
Fat Joe took it upon himself to express his opinion of the artist’s departure from Spotify. He made the world aware Fat Joe is not leaving Spotify.
Why? Reportedly, for him, it’s the bag above everything? In his words,
“Because all my people know [I’ll] do charity, will open a business in the hood and give out jobs, will give computers to the school, but got to get to [my] bag. I ain’t crazy.”
The Source of Fat Joe’s Expression
Not sure where Joe’s statement stems from. One can assume his remarks stem from fear of losing a significant number of potential customers. But, without a doubt, as more and more artists exit, some subscribers will exit as well. All in all, it’s a move to secure his bottom line. This statement came after he called Rogan a “piece of s***!”
However, social media was fed up with everything Joe had to say.
Social Media Reacts to Joe’s Response
Social media didn’t quite care to hear anything Joe had to say. Instead, many turned on Joe, calling him out for his past use and approval of others using the word.
One particularly displeased individual had this to say,
“Y’all better stop playing in our faces for Black History Month. Fat Joe giving history lessons around Joe Rogan using the n-word, BUT NOT refraining HIMSELF is peak Spicy Caucasity… I don’t care where he’s from. FOH.!”
There you have it, straight cold shoulder.
It is almost certain that Joe didn’t expect such a powerful response to his statements. Based on former comments from the artist, he thought he was cool with the culture. He felt he had free license to use the word, approve others’ use of the word, and reprimand others who he felt misused it.
There is no plot armor in real life. Proximity doesn’t stop you from taking hits.
Perceived Status Doesn’t Secure Rights.
Joe’s status has built a status within the hip-hop community. He has made quite a few connections. And it seems that his position gave him a cloak of invincibility; in an earlier statement, he relays how a pillar in the African Community accepted him as a full-fledged, Bonafide member of the culture. In his words,
“The first time I ever met Al Sharpton was with Don King, and Don King said, “Reverend Al, do you know Fat Joe?’ And he said, ‘How I’m not going to know the realest n-gga in New York?'”
Joe was all the way wrong. He was made firmly aware of it yesterday.
Another poster had this to say,
We gotta have the same energy with @fatjoe as we do with @joerogan, or we’re all clowns & hypocrites. @fatjoe ain’t BLACK; he’s Hispanic. I would never call him a Spick because it’s disrespectful to him and his Hispanic culture. #Sameenergy
Unexpected Blows
Not sure how Joe is taking all the clap back. Before this, his bravado was off the charts. But unfortunately, his lyrics spoke louder than his voice.
“When it comes to Latina MCs, there’s none bigga,” he spits. “Now who’s gonna tell me that I can’t say n-gga?/N-gga n-gga n-gga n-gga n-gga xxxxx hoe.”
This is cringe-worthy. Based on what happened yesterday, it is certain that a vast majority of social media is telling him he cannot use the word.
Our sincerest hope is Fat Joe learns an essential lesson; if it’s nothing more than understanding if something doesn’t directly involve you, it’s probably best not to insert yourself.
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Written by Renae Richardson
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