Escapade Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Rick Ross has been under fire ever since his controversial date rape lyrics appeared on Rocko’s latest track, U.O.E.N.O (You Don’t Even Know It). Radio stations have pulled his records from rotation, Women’s Rights Groups have started protesting, and now Reebok has dropped the MMG boss from his endorsement deal. SEE ALSO: Meek Mill Defends Rick Ross’ Date Rape Lyrics, ‘All These Weirdos Voicing Their Opinions’* TMZ reports: Ross has taken a ton of heat for his song, U.O.E.N.O … in which he happily sings, ‘Put Molly [Ecstasy] all in the champagne. She ain’t even know it. I took her home and I enjoy that. She ain’t even know it.’ Translation — date rape. Reebok tells TMZ, ‘Reebok holds our partners to a high standard, and we expect them to live up to the values of our brand. Unfortunately, Rick Ross has failed to do so. While we do not believe that Rick Ross condones sexual assault, we are very disappointed he has yet to display an understanding of the seriousness of this issue or an appropriate level of remorse.’ Maybe now that he’s lost a major endorsement deal, we’ll get a real apology…. Post your thoughts! *Paraphrased to fit title Read More: Rick Ross Loses His Endorsement Deal With Reebok « Miss Jia: She ain’t for everybody… http://missjia.com/2013/04/11/rick-ross-loses-endorsement-deal-reebok/#ixzz2QCWXDwkU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Wow! Good for you Reebok Then again.. You knew what he's all about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Good! Mmhm I say he shouldn't have gotten the endorsement in the first place, though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Wow! Good for you Reebok Then again.. You knew what he's all about Exactly! I was thinking about that at first, like they knew he rapped about drugs and crime but they still wanted him to endorse them. A lot of rappers are angry, claiming that people rap about worse things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Exactly! I was thinking about that at first, like they knew he rapped about drugs and crime but they still wanted him to endorse them. A lot of rappers are angry, claiming that people rap about worse things. Because that looks so good for their side of the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaria Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 How else would he bring a girl home though isn't this common sense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 Because that looks so good for their side of the issue. Exactly. They're arguing that like it makes them right. I like listening to rap, but will I ever purchase it and add money to their pockets? Hell no. I also think rappers underestimate the amount of influence they have over listeners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illi Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Good. He's such a poser it ain't even funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 How else would he bring a girl home though isn't this common sense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Wtf was that fool even thinking.. promoting date rape in a fuckin song? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CK1Czar Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I read a post on another forum, and rape in rap lyrics isn't new. A lot of rappers rap about rape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Nicki mentioned abortion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrylf Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Exactly. They're arguing that like it makes them right. I like listening to rap, but will I ever purchase it and add money to their pockets? Hell no. I also think rappers underestimate the amount of influence they have over listeners. How else would he bring a girl home though isn't this common sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 These gifs are getting too much...... How did someone the size of a small house become a sportswear spokesman anyway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EphraimAdamz Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Exactly. They're arguing that like it makes them right. I like listening to rap, but will I ever purchase it and add money to their pockets? Hell no. I also think rappers underestimate the amount of influence they have over listeners. But I mean do they really? Rap is such a flop genre. Your average rapper only pushes 9,000 - 40,000 units Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrylf Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 But I mean do they really? Rap is such a flop genre. Your average rapper only pushes 9,000 - 40,000 units Just because the fans arent buying the albums don't mean they don't get the albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaria Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I think people have common sense. This debate is ages old now... People didn't start putting their girlfriends in trunks after listening to eminem. Even if they had it coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illi Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Just because the fans arent buying the albums don't mean they don't get the albums. You also have to consider who are buying he music too. Those figure mostly say middle America isn't buying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Just because the fans arent buying the albums don't mean they don't get the albums. the less the fans buy... the less profit his company is getting... the less they're getting.. the less he'll get a budget and shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 But I mean do they really? Rap is such a flop genre. Your average rapper only pushes 9,000 - 40,000 units In high school rappers had an incredible influence on the students. All the teenage black boys in Chicago have dreads now because Chief Keef is their new God, it used to be Gucci Mane. Everyone there is popping Molly now because Trinidad James made it hot. It's really sad and it's getting worse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 In high school rappers had an incredible influence on the students. All the teenage black boys in Chicago have dreads now because Chief Keef is their new God, it used to be Gucci Mane. Everyone there is popping Molly now because Trinidad James made it hot. It's really sad and it's getting worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 How else would he bring a girl home though isn't this common sense true cause that nigga ugly as hell lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 Rick Ross Issues Apology Over Rape Lyrics The day after loosing his endorsement from Reebok, rapper Rick Ross issued an official apology for his suggestive rape lyrics on Rocko's "U.O.E.N.O.," reports Billboard. In the brief letter, Ross writes that he's an artist, father, son and a brother to many women in his life. "So for me to suggest in any way that harm and violation be brought to a woman is one of my biggest mistakes and regrets," writes Ross. He admits that his lyric choices were "not only offensive" but don't reflect his "true heart." He continues, "To every woman that has felt the sting of abuse, I apologize. I recognize that as an artist I have a voice and with that, the power of influence. To the young men who listen to my music, please know that using a substance to rob a woman of her right to make a choice is not only a crime, it's wrong and I do not encourage it." Ross concluded his apology by hoping that many will take this opportunity to create a dialogue about rape. Reebok issued their own statement clearing the air on why they decided to part ways with Ross. "Reebok holds our partners to a high standard, and we expect them to live up to the values of our brand," read a statement from the shoe company. "At this time, it is in everyone's best interest for Reebok to end its partnership with Mr. Ross." Was Ross' apology enough? - From Essence.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illi Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Don't sweat it. He's pretty much underground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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