Offset's homophobic lyrics cause angry backlash from fans: 'I cannot vibe with queers'
Offset has attracted a wave of controversy due to his latest lyrics, which include the line: "I cannot vibe with queers".
The statement came in the middle of the Migos member's guest spot on YFN Lucci's song "Boss Life", which has caused a fierce backlash for its homophobic sentiments.
This is not the first time that the Migos trio has come under fire for controversial statements about the LGBTQ community; last year, in an interview with Rolling Stone, they seemed to criticise ILoveMakonnen and his supporters after the rapper publicly announced, "I'm gay".
"I'm surprised by Migos' reaction when I mention iLoveMakonnen, the local MC who just came out as gay on Twitter. 'Damn, Makonnen!' Quavo bellows after an awkward interlude," the article reads. "I mention support I saw online for Makonnen's decision. 'They supported him?' Quavo asks, raising an eyebrow."
"'That's because the world is fucked up,' says Offset. 'This world is not right,' Takeoff says. 'We ain't saying it's nothing wrong with the gays,' says Quavo. But he suggests that Makonnen's sexuality undermines his credibility, given the fact that 'he first came out talking about trapping and selling Molly, doing all that.'"
The trio issued a statement on Twitter in response to the controversy sprung out of the interview, reading: "We have always been about being original and staying true. Staying true to yourself goes a long way. We are all fans of Makonnen's music and we wish he didn't feel like ever had to hide himself."
"We feel the world is f*cked up that people feel like they have to hide and we're asked to comment on someone's sexuality. We have no problem with anyone's sexual preference. We love all people, gay or straight, and we apologise if we offended anyone."
I swear Offset murders every feature that he is on pic.twitter.com/LjLNqNIxDI
— WSHH DAILY (@WSHHDAILYMUSIC) January 17, 2018
so migos had their Makonnen situation
issued an apology
Quavo says "I got a record with Frank Ocean. That closes my case.”
but also Migos: I do not vibe with queers.— Mikelle Street (@MikelleStreet) January 17, 2018
did he just say... he doesn’t vibe with queers? then continue to talk about the designer clothes he wears... that are designed by... queers...? https://t.co/RyprncBVz2
— myai (@myyughh) January 17, 2018
"I cannot vibe with queers" ...
Rappers stay openly homophobic and then pay $100,000 for clothing designed by gay billionaires lmfaoo who keeps signing these idiots https://t.co/tMPKZSZ4RF— jackson martin (@ITZJACKMARTIN) January 17, 2018
Offset really did say "I cannot vibe with queers"....... I... anyone who had to do with the production of the song is a fucking idiot. it's 2018 and mainstream rappers really felt the need to include an offensive statement towards a discriminated minority.
— Belmondo//Belladonna (@BelladonnaDrag) January 17, 2018
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