Floyd Mayweather gave a figurative middle finger to those condemning him for supporting Gucci. The undefeated boxer posted an Instagram photo of himself in Gucci gear from head-to-toe, trolling critics such as T.I. and 50 Cent.
Gucci became the target of a boycott after releasing a sweater that resembled blackface. Despite the backlash, Mayweather doubled down on supporting the luxury brand and faced his own batch of criticism as a result.
Last Thursday (February 14), Mayweather issued a statement that described the Gucci boycott as “fake advocacy.” He also framed the outrage as being hypocritical.
“In light of the most current boycott and digital outrage, I wanted to take the time to address a couple of issues that I myself have trouble wrapping my mind around,” he said. “For instance, why would we (as a people) agree to a temporary boycott of Gucci for merely 3 months if what was done caused so much strife?
“Why wouldn’t we agree to a permanent boycott of Gucci as well as all other merchandise that fall under the Kering ownership, such as YSL, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen and more? I’ll tell you why… it’s because in this day, celebrities and failing artist pick and choose the hottest trending topic as a means of seeking attention and using fake advocacy as their platform when their “talent” no longer benefit them.”
He added, “The same celebrities stirring the pot over brands that they, without doubt, will continually buy, are the same artists that inject rap lyrics fueled with drugs, murder and sexual promiscuity into the very Black Communities you’re pretending to care so much about.”
Read Mayweather’s entire statement below.
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Whoever wrote that for Floyd was on point tho… yall know I ain’t burnin my Gucci, yall can go to hell
Fucking clown shoes. That’s what you are
One week from today, everyone will move on to the next piece of clothes to be outraged over. They already did it with the noose sweater.
No they included it not moved on. Don’t be ignorant your whole life.
I also found it ridiculous when I read “boycott for 3 months”… what kind of weak, clown behavior is that? A boycott is a boycott, don’t tell the company you are boycotting when you will end your boycott, it defeats the entire purpose. Society is a joke today, and it’s even more embarrassing when Floyd Mayweather is the voice of reason
He put a date on it cuz he know BLACK folks today don’t stand for shit even when we try it’s always the crabs in a bucket ass nighas that kill it before it starts.
A boycott with an annnounced time limit is nonsensical. But, Floyd isn’t the voice of reason. He’s just selfishly doing whatever he wants something he was going to do no matter what. Having someone write a message for you to justify your actions because you’re an illiterate man in his 40s with hundreds of millions is equally nonsensical. For all the money he’s made and success he’s had as a boxer he still knows nothing more trying to shine and show off his wealth.
If I couldn’t read or write I would hire or get someone to write my message, that makes complete sense. If you can’t read or write it doesn’t mean you can’t think, and despite his BS with hitting women, Floyd Mayweather has made good business decisions his entire career. To suggest getting someone to write a message for you because you can’t do it yourself is equally nonsensical to saying to the company you are boycotting that you will return in 3 months is ridiculous. You could say, it’s nonsensical. Take this L, Floyd and his ghostwriter are in the right in this situation, I’m sorry if it hurts your feelings.
I’m not saying it’s ridiculous for someone to write a message for him because he can’t. I’m saying that him having so much money and still not bettering himself is nonsensical. What’s the use of all that money if you don’t grow? He has the platform, reach, and money to affect real change if that’s what he wants. If he doesn’t like that the protest has a 3 month limit than he could call for an indefinite protest or deal with the other issues facing the black community that he brought up as easily as he could as he could spend large amounts of money at Gucci. So why didn’t he do something that, in his mind, would actually be helpful to the black community? Because he does not actually care he’s just bringing all those things up so that he can continue to buy exorbitant amounts of Gucci without being criticized. I don’t doubt that celebrities are using this Gucci situation as an opportunity to get their names in the press, but I also don’t doubt Floyd is bringing up his “problems” with the protest just to keep buying Gucci, rather than actually having serious issues with it.
What are thoooze
TI is a raging homosexual who got caught trying to buy Rambo guns and got beat up by Lil Flip’s crew because he wanted to act tough in Houston and did a year in prison for getting caught with his crackhead wife’s dope.
Floyd Mayweather organized a reading boycott though.
50 Snake and T.I. acting like what they are doing will make a difference.
Haha the Champ straight shitting on ‘em. Not a fan of these overpriced designer shits (nor would I ever spend thousands of dollars on this wealthy grandma outfit Floyd be rocking in that pic lol) but fuck that righteous smart-ass T.I. and his laughauble “boycotts” with expiration dates.
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Wow did floyd actualy.make a smart point for once?
No
Says the dipshit who probably doesnt own 1 piece of gucci and if you do you spent all or half your monthly income to get it people like you know an intelligent point as well as you know how a million dollars feels so in other words ya dont
Well he said for at least 3 months for his fans I think the main reason is if they show real remorse not some square ass press statement for the blatant disrespect but it can be amended
Gucci clothes should be the last Floyd’s worries. His main concern should be that his daughter Yaya is fuckin round with that herpes infected Youngboy and its all I’ve social media and youtube. This lame ass devil possessed herpes carrying loser is fuckin your underage daughter as we speak. But you worried bout Gucci?
Ahaha your right but thats why this countries become such a shithole parents are more concerned here about their drugs alchol foods and smart phones than they are about raising their own children to be decent human beings
Anyone who actually believes Mayweather has the intelligence to make write something like this is a dumbass. Lol, I’m sure he hired an entire team of writers to come up with this
Same is true for 80 percent of celebs who cant think or without their ” team” …whoever wrote that did makes sense though..
You mean just like your last what 15-20 presidents have done.
Says the guy mocking floyd cause he cant write as floyd counts up more money from a months work than youll make in a lifetime your pathetic
ffs.
FACTS…I TOTALLY AGREE
Drip? Are you in 9Th grade? Grow up asshole.
I guess 99% of rappers must be too
Black ppl love to call others culture vultures in hiphop but love wearing european style clothing. Europe doesnt make designs based on American racism they arent apart of.
Floyd did not come up with this troubling, truthful statement about modern day boycotting/outrage, let alone write it. Floyd is a selfish, egotistical flaunting a hole, BUT, he stays true to himself about it. He doesn’t hide about how he loves his money, how much he has, what he does with it, and what he does to get it. I’ll give him that at least…
It’s funny how black people became the Suburu driving, whining, lame ass “the word is against me” Harry armpit hippy bitch from the 80’s-90’s. That hoodie is blackface. Don’t buy it then. BTW, what’s wrong with a black face? Racists! Hahahaha
When you have more money than sense, its a trainwreck
Culture vulture. Gucci don’t come from Africa !!!
who gives a fuck
Floyd is trolling all you guys and you’re falling into it. What you guys don’t get is for Floyd it’s not about the brand. Been watching him operate for over 20 years as a boxing fan. He is only concerned with being his own boss and not being at the mercy of the whims of public discourse. Offensive or not. It’s not about Gucci. Do I agree with these antics? No. It’s tasteless. People call him all kinds of things but he employs more black people gainfully than most people even know. How many black people do you employ and support? I won’t respond to childish insults btw, I know they’re coming lol. Folks we can discuss this logically.
Gotta respect a man who stands alone. BTW who saw the greek freak courtside rockin gooch?