After Snoop Dogg dropped the video for “Lavender,” the whole country — up to and including Donald Trump — couldn’t stop talking about it.
President Trump, unhappy at the video that showed a likeness of him being kidnapped and “shot” with a toy gun, went so far as to call Snoop out on Twitter and brand him with one of his favorite tags: “failing.”
Comedian Steve Harvey threw his two cents into the mix during a recent episode of his morning radio show and came out on the side of the president, the same man he met with in Trump Tower during the transition period between Election Day and Inauguration Day.
“The problem with this is that there’s an office in this country called the ‘president,’ and you have to respect the office. You really do. Whether you want to or not. You have to respect the office. They got laws … I would hate for anything to come down,” Harvey said.
He also addressed T.I. and Bow Wow‘s criticism of the president, warning them to keep their eyes on their money.
“I love Snoop. Bow Wow, always respectful and cordial with one another, me and T.I. I don’t have no problem with T.I. I love the dude. I’m just saying brothers be smart. You gotta be smart man … All y’all talking got money. You got money, man. You got money and they know how to go after that money. Just be smart, let me tell ya man, leave the first lady out of this. Y’all going down another path with these cats now. You start messing with they wives … I’ll tell y’all you going down another path.”
Harvey also seemed to suggest that Snoop Dogg could be held in some way accountable for the actions of others if someone were to bring to life the scenario seen in the “Lavender” video.
“Here’s the problem. If something happens, do you get brought in as the copycat version, the reason that spurred action? ‘Cause there’s some idiot that’s sitting at his house that’s willing to carry this out … and you don’t want to be tied to that.”
Harvey’s comments drew plenty of blowback on Twitter, with one notable response coming from singer John Legend.
He needs to stop being such a big ass Uncle Tom and stop sucking Trumps Dick so much …wtf
No. need to stop thinking everything is a game out here. Get off the internet. These rappers are gonna get you broke and/or killed.
I know that’s RIGHT
We got money….we’s a shucking and jiving for this shit. We don’t wanna upset massah. Damn, shit is a shame that that’s all it takes for some of these dudes.
So all blacks are supposed to think alike and have to be anti-trump or its a shame? That’s the kind of divisive ideology that hate groups like Black Lives Matter and the KKK support. In America we have rights protected under the constitution that allow us to be individuals. Don’t play into the race politics, we as Americans should be above the hate.
Excuse me, but Black Lives Matter is not even a “hate group.”. It happens to be a “love group” — and how dare u place those people in the same category as a “KKK” who is nothing but “hate” from Slavery???
A grave difference. Get your brains straight before you post things…. The public already knows that the “KKK” openly endorsed their “boy” Donald Trump/ and they are endorsed too, by the Republicans.
Is that enough “hate” for your year??
And no “Black Lives” don’t matter to any one of the above mentioned, let alone senior citizens who will lose even “Meals on Wheels” for seniors, because this DONALD TRUMP IS A POWER HUNGRO SICKO — WHO CARES FOR NO ONE — NOT EVEN You!!
“BLACK LIVES MATTER”/ is not hate — and was created for all of the SAD destroyed families and mothers who have lost their sons and children to “sick white bastards” like George Zimmerman, and many others to the hands of “racist and bigot Policemen” who don’t care, and who have “one code for “Blacks” / and “another code” when it comes to Whites — who would never ever suffer the way Blacks have at the hands of these racial stereotyping idiots.
They will reckon with [GOD] for what they have done… And well, Black Lives do matter.
You can act holier-than-thou with your nonsensical ramblings, but there are no facts to back up your claims. I have however seen many videos of Black Lives Matter members (who are mostly white) committing violent acts on police and civilians, much like the KKK. This is 2017, we can’t support violence. Don’t support hate groups like the KKK and Black Lives Matter…Support America!!
if anybody would go to jail for fucking with trump that person would turn into a fucking hero in the eyes of the rest of the world, just imagine a campaing of ¨freedom of speech¨ going agaist trump, trump cant do shit but take it
Its too bad you have freedom of speech but nothing constructive or positive to say. Don’t be a conformist, be an individual, build don’t destroy, unite don’t divide, love don’t hate.
I used to think Steve Harvey was corny, but now, I fucks with him. Thanks for standing up for The Don.
He wasn’t standing up for him fool! As a grown man he was reminding them about how Emit was killed as a little boy because a lying ass white woman said he whistled at her. He’s telling them to leave that white woman alone because the president is the top cop and will mess up all of their money. Funny thing is that the right always disrespected Michelle but the Obamas had class, Trump is white trash with a little money and they are the worst!
Just cos there is an office doesn’t mean you have to respect the MAN sitting in it……
Wrong. You don’t have to like someone to show them respect. And, although I don’t particularly care for Steve Harvey’s methods, I can see where he’s coming from. Personally, I think these are great times to be living in when someone like Trump gets to be president. I mean, how the fuck did he get to be president if nobody likes him? Right? So let’s just give the man some room to operate and see what happens.
Trump didn’t respect the office before he got in, so why the fuck must he be respected. He’s done nothing but disrepect Obama since gotten in, the fuck Steve Harvey gotta say about that.
Since he’s gotten in.
There is a big difference between what Trump has said about others and what these three clowns have done; promoting violence against the president, threatening to sell his family into sex slavery, and profanity laden attacks on his appearance. Good luck finding any news articles that show such a complete lack of respect and proclivity for violence on President Trump’s behalf.
It is a shame when our “own people” deny each other “freedom of speech.”
We are all entitled to what we see/ and what we feel!!
Black folks have come so far — to be pushing each other down now — with this “racist Troll” who just took Office!
Criticized Snoop Dogg — Steve Harvey??because he expressed himself…??
He has just as much money $$ as Steve Harvey!
That is why “Blacks” are so Dumb!
Cannot even come together and support each other, and Steve or Snoop/
AND don’t cry when the DONALD TOAD (and a hateful President he is~<!!). …TRUMP — gets really already (and he was already declared "mentally ill" —)
THIS PRESIDENT — DON'T SAY NOTHING WHEN HE DECIDES TO "SHIP ALL BLACKS BACK TO AFRICA — OKAY???
HE already dismantled good "Healthcare" for those that needed it. He already destroyed and dismantled "Meals on Wheels" for our precious senior citizens. He hates Mexicans. He hates Muslims. ALL of this hate! Then he is deporting anybody … What part don't you people understand — "Satan" is in the White House ~!!!
Steve a Christian??? ALL of this is Divine PROPHECY IN THE WORD!!!
So Steve Harvey can skid off the ice if he wants to!
Obama was so disrespected with Michelle, (by this same "DONALD TRUMP!"). But STEVE HARVEY stand up for him? His own kind?
Barack Obama still "maintained" his grace and dignity and respect, and dug this Nation out of a horrible mess~!!
We came so far!
We never saw Steve support him in this way! What has happened??
Blacks have lost it!! To condone and support a "racist President" (who openly was endorsed by the KKK — before the Election!!). … Where have we gone to???
We have lost it, if not at least as a people to not be able to express our hurt???
Steve has lost it.
***(Snoop, Black Lives DO Matter~!!!)*
Barack Obama dug this nation out of a horrible mess? Did we not forget about doubling the nation’s debt, adding on $10 trillion when things were all said and done. Even with all the massive tax hikes…$1.125 Trillion a year in debt taken out on America by the Obama administration…. I bet I could have made some people happy with that money as well, but thing is… This isn’t monopoly folks, you can’t just continue to dig the country deeper and deeper into debt. When you owe people money or accept handouts, that person, or global government in this case, will control the actions of those in need.
So we supposed to be scared? Based on what Steve Harvey said, the government is straight up gangsta! They can kill unarmed men, women, and children! They can rob us of are given right’s as humans! They can incarcerate us without real proof! They have weapons that way surpass any civilian! They impose taxes on us for power and control! They expect us to respect a flag that represents bloodshed and genocide! They break the laws of the land but take our land! They poison the air, the food, and the clean water! They educate us in foolery through thier history! Steve Harvey you are the perfect example of house negro! Malcolm X warned us as so many other real brothers of the bigger mission! To truly be free, and have equality for all men and women! We will bow down to no man but GOD! America will never be the land of the free until we are all truly free!
I hear you brother, but don’t fret, Trump is working day and night to rid America of the big government police state Obama and Bush put in place, which you have described above. The brighter days are ahead! Support Freedom! Support America! Support President Trump!
GTFOH!! TRUMPNIS A FRAUD N PIECE OF SHTZZ!! Lying unqualified jackazz. I pray for the day this asshole is impeached!! F U Steve H n Agent Orange!!
I am against violence and hate. I do not care what skin color Steve Harvey has or the three people who attacked trump or anyone for that matter. There is no room in modern American society for anyone to condone violence and hate, and there certainly should not be a backlash when someone voice’s their opinion about respect.
No one can explain why they feel such hate towards the president with evidence of any real malfeasance. I guess it is just trendy to hate on Donald Trump. We follow politics and news as well as the media’s manipulation of “news”, our opinions are based on facts. Trump all the way 2024!
Steve, was once one of my favorite people…. Not anymore, when you try and tell a race of people how to act and think you become a future dictator. Mr. Harvey African Americans will never again be held down by fake patriotism,…FIGHT THE POWER
What are your issues with president Trump? I have been trying to figure out where all this hate comes from?
But it’s okay for the President to “spew out hate” to all of this America… In the way he has — even making fun of disabled people!
Are u on this planet??? Do watch any News about this President???
(You need help!). Or is this someone from another planet?? IT Has to Be!!
Trump has done more “hate” and demonsrated “more evil” and openly than any “evil” that has crossed the borders of this Country!!! Not even qualified of being a “President.”
The man is “hate personified!”
Endorsed by the _”KKK.”.
He hates Muslims, he hates “Mexicans” — the man hates himself!! How dare you condone him — that is a “certain kind of evil” that you are~<!! I feel sorry for ya! (Delusional!)
Lets break this down a little bit: “Trump has done more “hate” and demonsrated “more evil” and openly than any “evil” that has crossed the borders of this Country!!!” – please give an example of this. “Not even qualified of being a “President”” – what are the qualifications to become president? “Endorsed by the _”KKK.” – The KKK was founded by the democratic party, and typically endorses the democratic candidate, but chose Trump because of their misogynistic views contradicted supporting “super predator” Clinton for president. “He hates Muslims, he hates “Mexicans” – Trump has spoken out against radical Islamic fundamentalism and illegal immigrants. Please show some proof to support these claims.
I hope you don’t believe that the likes of Snoop Dogg, Bow Wow, and T.I. represent the black race. Mr. Harvey has a positive message and sets a good example for our children by reacting to the hateful and violent messages these three are spreading. But what happens when a black man in today’s society tries to unite people and stop the spread of hate? He is labeled an uncle tom by the black community and white liberals. This is a sad time for African Americans
What the fuck is wrong with Steve Harvey backing up an egotistical narcissistic xenophobe like Donald Drumpf? Talking about respect? Donald called Mexicans rapist, wants to a ban a religion, has been sued by blacks for housing discrimination and admitted to sexually attacking women! Steve should take that shit to Drumpf. Be smart Mr Harvey, don’t side with the devil.
See Dave Chappelle’s response to your “sexually attacking women” comment.
Fuck that w ????boy
An uncle Tom is what a communist calls a non communist of his or her race.
Where was the respect when Ms Conway sat on the couch in the Oval Room with her legs tucked under in the presence of African-American College Presidents, affluent African-American disguinished men. Is thst respect?
Steve Harvey in which is kkk and follow you
but its cool for obama to have his feet on the desk in the oval office? but im that is different right? by the way she was taking pictures of the HBCU leaders AFTER Trump signed an executive order to give them $25 BILLION vs Obamas measly 8 billion. those facts are backed by the same media that critisizes him. EVEN a CNN, by the way another company that criticizes the President, political commentator Van Jones (African American) said after the joint congressional speech (maybe you have heard of that) “I will still disagree with his policies but tonight he became the President of the United States. #micdrop
what does feet on the couch have to do with this?
Donald trump don’t need to be in the white house after what he did
FUCK YOU STEVE!!!
So he has a little money, Steve is no longer in touch with the reality of the evil devil in the White House?
What About Jennifer Holiday, should she like Donald Trump too??
I think the death threats made on her life because of this character you call a “President….”. Can our people at least speak up with how they feel???
What has Snoop Dogg done but spoke his mind?? Apologize for what? This Country used to have “freedom of speech” and personal opinions!
Respect what? A man who does not even know what he is doing — begging Obama for “help” when he got in!
This has to be a joke, or Steve Harvey is just losing touch!!
After all the media bullshit, the truth comes out, 8 month wire-tap on Donald Trump to prove Russian collusion…No evidence of collusion has been produced during this 8 month period. Personal wiretaps of Trump and his family were deemed “incidental” as part of an intelligence gathering on Russian gambling outfits. So the president was wiretapped legally and illegally. 1984 is now, they are trying to set up surveillance on everyone.