The ongoing rap battle between hip-hop giants Drake and Kendrick Lamar has captivated the nation, with both artists releasing multiple tracks aimed at each other over the weekend.
The online community has been abuzz with opinions on the feud.
Following the release of Kendrick Lamar's track “Not Like Us” on Saturday evening, DJ Vlad waded into the discussion, criticizing the mixing of the songs.
However, his involvement in cultural matters drew sharp criticism, particularly on social media platforms.
Vlad's tweet stating that Kendrick's track needed a better mix was met with backlash, with many users urging him to refrain from commenting on the topic, accusing him of being a cultural appropriator.
The situation escalated when Vlad engaged in a heated exchange with online user Morgan Jerkins.
Jerkins, a professor at Princeton, responded to Vlad's comments, prompting him to question her stance on white individuals voicing opinions on hip-hop.
Despite Jerkins' clarification, Vlad resorted to threatening her and attempting to have her fired by contacting her employer.
Despite Vlad's attempts to discredit Jerkins, social media rallied behind her, condemning Vlad's actions and showing support for the professor.
Comedian KevOnStage also weighed in, criticizing Vlad for using his race against Jerkins.
The incident gained further attention when a TikTok user summarized the situation, highlighting Vlad's attempts to silence a black woman discussing her culture.
The online community expressed outrage at Vlad's actions, emphasizing that hip-hop is a space for black voices.
In response to the growing backlash, DJ Vlad took to Twitter on Monday morning to address the situation.
However, his attempts to clarify his stance were met with further criticism, with many accusing him of racism and insensitivity.
Despite Vlad's assertions that he did not intend to file a complaint against Jerkins, his actions were perceived as an attempt to silence black voices in the hip-hop community.
The ongoing controversy has led to widespread condemnation of Vlad's behavior on social media.
As discussions surrounding DJ Vlad's actions continue online, many voices have criticized his attempts to silence a black professor.
The incident has sparked debates about cultural appropriation and the importance of respecting diverse perspectives in the music industry.
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