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ismnotwasm

(41,919 posts)
Sun Apr 14, 2013, 11:14 PM Apr 2013

Apology

Rick Ross Offers Formal Apology For Rape Lyric


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, it’s 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/

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Apology (Original Post) ismnotwasm Apr 2013 OP
must be costing him $$ nt msongs Apr 2013 #1
Good ismnotwasm Apr 2013 #2
Somebody couldn't tell him this before he released the song? R. Daneel Olivaw Apr 2013 #4
Or he couldn't notice it himself? Squinch Apr 2013 #9
He lost his Reebok endorsement deal redqueen Apr 2013 #14
so my question is, if he has all these incredibly cherished women in his life, how in the HELL could niyad Apr 2013 #3
Same. Now back to being a true Belieber. R. Daneel Olivaw Apr 2013 #5
"molly" refers to a drug... JustJoe Apr 2013 #8
You can make bad, stupid choices, defacto7 Apr 2013 #6
Not his first offense. Even worse was this gem from 2010 (Trigger Warning) geek tragedy Apr 2013 #7
I swear our culture is moving backward. sufrommich Apr 2013 #10
+1 redqueen Apr 2013 #15
When I dine Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #11
Guess pRick Ross Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #12
I say we invite him niyad Apr 2013 #13

niyad

(112,432 posts)
3. so my question is, if he has all these incredibly cherished women in his life, how in the HELL could
Sun Apr 14, 2013, 11:26 PM
Apr 2013

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.

defacto7

(13,485 posts)
6. You can make bad, stupid choices,
Sun Apr 14, 2013, 11:43 PM
Apr 2013

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)
7. Not his first offense. Even worse was this gem from 2010 (Trigger Warning)
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 12:03 AM
Apr 2013
When it come to these bitches, I'm still a backbreaker
Let the vocals get the pussy, let the track rape her


This man cherishes women like he cherishes a ribeye steak.
 

Helen Reddy

(998 posts)
11. When I dine
Mon Apr 15, 2013, 09:06 AM
Apr 2013

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.

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