Is it true Reebok cut all ties with Maybach Music Group
commander-in-chief Rick Ross?
Rock Ross stir up tension with some of his song lyrics on
Rocko’s “U.O.E.N.O”, in which it seem to imply he drug and take advantages of
women. The lyrics are as follow:
"Put Molly all in the champagne. She ain't even know it
/ I took her home and enjoyed that. She ain't even know it."
Sources say, Reebok explained their decision to part ways
with the multi-platinum rapper.
"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."
The statement continued, "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."
However, Ross did apologize for the lyrics on New Orleans
radio station Q93, and he said he did not use the word rape in his lyrics.
Ross also posted a statement via Twitter, "Apologies to
my many business partners who would never promote violence against women."
The controversial lyrics have since been removed from the song, but critics
continue to lambast the bearded baritone.
Fellow rappers Meek Mill and Tyga have come to Ross'
defense, and said it’s just a song and he has the right to freedom of speech.
But there are others that feel Ross should be held accountable for his choice of
words.
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