Lil Wayne releases public apology to Emmett Till family

[Sad Bunny]

Dear Till Family:

As a recording artist, I have always been interested in word play. My lyrics often reference people, places and events in my music, as well as the music that I create for or alongside other artists.

It has come to my attention that lyrics from my contribution to a fellow artist’s song has deeply offended your family. As a father myself, I cannot imagine the pain that your family has had to endure. I would like to take a moment to acknowledge your hurt, as well as the letter you sent to me via your attorneys.

Moving forward, I will not use or reference Emmett Till or the Till family in my music, especially in an inappropriate manner. I fully support Epic Record’s decision to take down the unauthorized version of the song and to not include the reference in the version that went to retail. I will not be performing the lyrics that contain that reference live and have removed them from my catalogue.

I have tremendous respect for those who paved the way for the liberty and opportunities that African-Americans currently enjoy. As a business owner who employs several African-American employees and gives philanthropically to organizations that help youth to pursue their dreams my ultimate intention is to uplift rather than degrade our community.

Best,

Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr.
Lil Wayne

 

[Eastside Get The Money]

He tryin' to keep money with these white folks

Cudi in the sig

 

[the cac mamba]

wheres all those dikkri...defenders at now

 

[Dada]

Very tardy and I suspect disingenuous but I wont make presumption. I'm glad he at least gave lip service to what he should've said right off the bat.

 

[Ohene]

and what did this apology change?

Classic case of fake outrage.

edit: They had their "attorneys" send a letter to wayne for what? Looks like the Till's were looking for a come up

 

[neph27]

Good.

 

[shopthatwrecks]

wayne shouldnt have apologize to shyt...

did warren or jah skillz apologize to the kennedy's?

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nope ...

 

[OG Talk]

Now he just needs to apologize to me for The Carter 4

 

[chemicalsword]

and what did this apology change?

Classic case of fake outrage.

quite possibly an impressionable young mind who is trying to learn by experience what is tactful and not... what is right and wrong... what is in good taste and what is completely unnecessary disrespect.

nikkas need real father figures.....

 

[Don Dada F Poppa]

wayne shouldnt have apologize to shyt...

did warren or jah skillz apologize to the kennedy's?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evdozP42XJ4


nope ...

Wayne saw what happened to Ross and smartened up, he don't want to lose that endorsement money.

 

[NV-ME]

 

[Egomaniacal1]

Wayne saw what happened to Ross and smartened up, he don't want to lose that endorsement money.

 

[CashmereThoughts]

As a black man, he was wrong to say that... He needed to apologize, fukk Mountain Dew they prolly don't care about nikkas anyway. But he did the right thing

 

[Lewis Black]

wayne shouldnt have apologize to shyt...

did warren or jah skillz apologize to the kennedy's?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evdozP42XJ4


nope ...

fukk the kennedy's this emmit till man smh

 

[shopthatwrecks]

Wayne saw what happened to Ross and smartened up, he don't want to lose that endorsement money.

breh tyler the creator gay bashes..n is considered an atheist

he has a deal....

pretty sure its some nikkas at pepsico....thats beat some p*ssy up..n can relate..

hell prolly some women there..who got slaughtered woke up the mornin after...n couldnt recognize their monkey...

for 2weeks they

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