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After being dropped from a lucrative endorsement deal with Reebok over his date rape lyrics; Put molly all in her champagne, she aint even know it, I took her home and I enjoyed that, she aint even know it,, Rick Ross finally offers a real apology
Before I am an artist, I am a father, a son, and a brother to some of the most cherished women in the world. 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. As an artist, one of the most liberating things is being able to paint pictures with my words. But with that comes a great responsibility. And most recently, my choice of words was not only offensive, it does not reflect my true heart. And for this, I apologize. 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, its wrong and I do not encourage it. To my fans, I also apologize if I have disappointed you. I can only hope that this sparks a healthy dialogue and that I can contribute to it.
William Roberts (a.k.a Rick Ross)
http://www.411vibes.com/rick-ross-offers-formal-apology-for-rape-lyric/
msongs
(67,193 posts)It's a well written apology, lets see if he can walk his talk
R. Daneel Olivaw
(12,606 posts)Squinch
(50,773 posts)With all those cherished women and all?
redqueen
(115,096 posts)thanks in large part to UltraViolet.
niyad
(112,432 posts)he even write those lyrics? you mean, it never occurred to him that molly is equally cherished, and deserves to be, just as much as the women in his life.
had never heard of him before, and, even with that apology, not sure I want to know any more.
R. Daneel Olivaw
(12,606 posts)JustJoe
(694 posts)defacto7
(13,485 posts)and apologize for them, but it doesn't mean you don't have to pay the price. An apology is good for the soul and I hope his soul is better for it... but that's about all.
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)Let the vocals get the pussy, let the track rape her
This man cherishes women like he cherishes a ribeye steak.
sufrommich
(22,871 posts)Especially when it comes to women.
Idiocracy
Helen Reddy
(998 posts)on ribeyes, I savor each delicate bite, it usually takes me an hour to eat it.
Those lyrics are a true window into his soul.
Helen Reddy
(998 posts)should come on over to HoF so he can be edumakatid on all this sensitive lady stuff.