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His response follows LeBron James’ apology for posting an Instagram story using the lyric.
Rapper 21 Savage has addressed a lyric in his new song “asmr” that some have deemed as offensive to the Jewish Community. The track, which is on his new album i am > i was, he raps:
“we been gettin’ that Jewish money, everything is Kosher (on God).”
The line plays into the old stereotype that Jewish people are wealthy. It has historically lent a role in antisemitism.
21 Savage tweeted late Monday night:
The Jewish people I know are very wise with there money so that’s why I said we been gettin Jewish money I never thought anyone would take offense I’m sorry if I offended everybody never my intention I love all people
— Saint Laurent Don (@21savage) December 25, 2018
His response follows an incident on Saturday in which LeBron James posted an instagram story quoting the controversial lyric.
Surprised LeBron, who makes very few mistakes, put this out. Does quoting lyrics from a song absolve the person quoting from the responsibility behind the words? I’d argue no, especially with a following of 45 million. pic.twitter.com/efv9gkXres
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) December 23, 2018
Lebron said following the Lakers VS. Grizzlies game Sunday night:
“Apologies, for sure, if I offended anyone. That’s not why I chose to share that lyric. I always post lyrics. That’s what I do, I ride in my car, I listen to great music, and that was the byproduct of it. So, I actually thought it was a compliment, and obviously it wasn’t through the lens of a lot of people. My apologies.”
The NBA has decided to not take further action into this matter.
