Killer Mike pointed out the hypocrisy of NFL star Drew Brees’ comments on kneeling protests during an appearance on ESPN’s Jalen & Jacoby. After Brees reiterated his stance that kneeling during the national anthem is “disrespecting the flag,” Mike was asked about the New Orleans Saints quarterback’s opinion.
“I would like to know what he considers disrespect because when I travel and we perform in Germany, I never see a Nazi flag,” the Run The Jewels MC said. “I don’t see streets named for Nazis because Nazis are a part of history that Germany understands was a cancer and corrupt and they’ve ridden themselves of [it].
He continued, “Drew Brees plays in the Deep South. As we travel through the South, we see the Confederate flag everywhere abounds. So if you’re gonna tell me about the flag and disrespecting the American flag, the fact that you live in a region that they still fly the rebel flag of the Confederate flag and you don’t adamantly speak against that on a regular basis just tells me you’re protecting the way of life or what you think is right.”
At one point, the veteran rapper directly addressed Brees and chastised the Super Bowl champion.
“The American flag stands for the First Amendment and the ability to say what you feel about situations,” Mike explained. “Now, you bear the brunt of it. You may get blackballed out of the NFL, but you have the right to [protest]. So if you support and you don’t wanna see the American flag disrespected, don’t look at it on Budweiser shorts at picnics.
“Don’t look at it in bikini shots in Playboy. Don’t look at it on your favorite album covers because you think that rock band is rocking for you. Be all the way with it. You’re an intelligent football player but that was an incredibly stupid thing to say.”
Killer Mike & El-P Release 'RTJ4' Album Stream & Download Early Because, Of Course
Mike wrapped up his thoughts on the matter by speaking about what the American flag actually represents. He also stressed how the country was founded on violent protests, calling into question what’s really being condemned.
“I’m not gonna be so burdened with the religion that has become Americanism/nationalism that I forget the flag represents the United States Constitution,” he stated. “And the United States Constitution was written by a bunch of people who chose to protest violently in order to have a flag. They chose to rebel against a monarchy in order to stop being subjects of that monarchy. So what you interpret as disrespect is probably the most patriotic thing happening today.”
Mike and his Run The Jewels partner El-P released their RTJ4 album on Wednesday (June 3). The LP was originally scheduled to drop on Friday (June 5), but the duo decided to put it out early as a free download.
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lets all listen to the guy with the kill your masters shirt on… fuckin “masters” aint been around for over 200 years. any white man alive today didnt have slaves. what fucking masters is he talking about. cause it me it seems likes just all white people.
You seem…angry lol…and if you don’t think there are masters in this country you haven’t been paying attention.
If you think they still are, you certainly have not been paying attention either. You have an inferiority complex. The sooner you understand that “the only power they have is what you give them”, the better you will understand anything especially the word freedom.
Any person rocking a confederate flag is equal to taking a knee in my opinion.
A master can be anything you are a slave to. Money, sex, drugs, food, television. Whatever you allow to have control over your lives. Your arrogance as a White person, made you automatically assume he is just talking about Whites when he uses the term Master.
This psy op has even gotten Killa Mike talking out of pocket. Were in trouble yall. Get ya guns and ya water filters.
Exactly, this whole thing is some kind of false flag psyop.
So if you live in the south and dont perpetually condemn the windixie you think racism is right. That makes sense. And theres no difference between 60 thousand people reciting the anthem in tradition and honor for our country and those who died to free themselves from tyranny and some thot in a magazine with the stars and stripes on her panties. This is crazy now even this guy is losing it.
I think his point was about Drew Brees only choosing to vehemently defend the honor of the flag when a black man kneels to protest.
Drew, I’m on your side. No man belongs on his knees. Only the cucks on the left who S. U k. Dik on the regular.
So you’re spooning rather than sucking him off…got it…
Yeah you’re right man but only your mom stays on her knees so she can suck my BBC. Facts just ask her in the morning mate.
Nice try bruh, acting black but using “mate” at the end of your post. Time to re-up your diction if you wanna hang.
This clown really said “mate” LOL
It’s funny how white guys love that term “cuck”. Cuckold videos are only white guys wives getting banged out while they jack their teen weeny peeny. Conservatives are master projectionists like their lord Trump.
Damn, u didn’t have to put em on blast like that
Yes, you’re right. “cuck” and “soi boi” etc. are words found on white supremacist message boards. Nobody uses those insults except them. They’re exposing themselves, hahahaha…..
Interestin….. Why do you instantly think of something sexual when you see a man on his knee? (singular) – do you have something that you haven’t quite come to terms with? Its just that I have never associated it with that – so maybe you need to be honest with yourself?
Drew Brees is entitled to his opinion. Plain and simple. He didn’t attack kap or any other football player. He’s said before he supports their rights to protest, but he doesn’t like kneeling during the anthem. The flag means something to him. If it symbolizes oppression to someone, then don’t stand. I don’t care anymore whether these players stand or not. I’m tired of this argument. So now if you don’t agree with everything a black person believes you are a racist and part of the problem? I’ve been hearing that a lot today. Ok ok
Yup Brees is entitled to be a dumb azz and Killer Mike it entitled to set him straight
Why becuz Mike don’t agree?…who says Mike’s opinion is right? Kap?…some bullshit politician looking for votes?…the fake ass media? One thing I find enormously entertaining thru all this shit is all the white people scrambling to prove they ain’t racists, fuckin hilarious
All the white woke liberals. The most racist of all
Colon Kaepernick is a traitor to us all. As he sits in his mansion and incites violence. He doesn’t have to worry about his property he earned off being a subpar quarterback and a race hustler to be destroyed. There I said it. We need to stop as a culture glorifying people who put guns to pregnant women’s stomachs as they rob the house. What happened to this man was wrong, but by no means was he an angel. Do your research before you start opening your mouth with an opinion that is not your own.
Dree Brees?
lest we forget what drew brees did during katrina,,, he helped thousands in new orleans get back on they feet. come on now.. shiet was only 15 years ago.. quick minds to dog this dude.
Good people say dumb ish all the time. Is it not ok to address specific things people say? Would it sting less if every time he is mentioned now, to also have a disclaimer, “he also helped New Orleans get back on its feet”? I have a 4 yr old and I always remind him, I love you, but i don’t like what you did. Similarly, Killer Mike acknowledged with respect, “You’re an intelligent football player but that was an incredibly stupid thing to say.”
Killer Mike is morbidly obese
U lame asf
Fix the title. Dree Brees? Seriously have some dignity about yourself and take pride in your work, start will spell check
“Start will spell check”
I’m fucking dead.
But you glorify all the looting of your own people… Small businesses, mom and pop stores being vandalized by their own people… Ignorance… Everyone being told to riot and loot by Mike and illumi celebs while they sit on their money and just talk bs on mics and commercials. SMFH!!
Actually the exact opposite he asked that people organize and find a way to make a difference without burning their own communities down.
The ironic thing is when all the looters and rioters get arrested and charged, they’ll get community service to clean up the mess they made… hell, they’ll lose their voting rights too if they catch a felony, which would’ve been a real chance to make a change if that’s what they see fit.
Clearly you haven’t listened to what he’s said. He specifically advocated for not burning down your own communities.
Wetback mex, if you’re Mexican like me then I’ll say NO SEAS MAMON. Our own people at this very same time are doing the EXACT same thing over the killing of an innocent albañil. Both have right to freedom of speech and both are speaking their minds. It is up to YOU to act upon things. That’s what taking responsibility means. BLM
And this is why hate thrives. Remember what you say when your civil rights are violated. Which their would be no such thing if it was not for African Americans. A lot of you other nations talk shit about us sitting on your hands quiet while people talk shit. Theirs one nation that has exploited all but u ride they dick and worry about building burning shows you know not the history of this nation. Mom pop shops don’t exist to say we destroy our own we don’t own shit! We had our own it was black Wall Street look it up that was own and jealousy by WS AMERIKKKANS BURNED IT DOWN IN TULSA OKLAHOMA. Look it up bitch. But some of you want to be like your oppressors
Drew Brees literally said nothing wrong. Heartfelt message about our flag and country. Wokeness is poison. It’s the same wokeness olympics. Same thing as the oppression olympics. Killer Mike should have listened harder. He gave his a opinion so that many people won’t have to give there own. Let alone listen. All I hear is parroting. Not many people on here is a free thinker. The few that are know who they are.
Eat a dick, loser
That’s intellectual. That’s the problem with people that have this way of thinking. Ain’t got nothing to say in response cause they know it’s true. Best you got is to tell me to eat a dick lol? That’s all your triggered mind can throw out? You sure you didn’t want to at least copy and paste my whole statement to make it look like you had something insightful to say? Cause I’ve gotten that response to. Didn’t refute anything I said with facts, but it was better than this. If you knew better you’d do better.
When you say he said nothing wrong I have to assume you are therefore supporting his side of the argument, no? There is nothing wrong with him saying what he said but there is something wrong with taking that side of the argument. Kneeling is a sign of respect and subservience. How it could ever be perceived as disrespect in a situation like this is beyond me. It is literally the most respectful form of protest some could do here. Burning the flag is disrespectful. Kneeling to it is arguably more respectful than putting your hands on your chest.
You are obviously not a free thinker nor do you even listen to hip hop. Just a troll here to spread the same old nonsense that people are sick and tired of. Go back to Fox News and 4Chan please
Look at.the racist people coming out the hoods. It’s funny how you people can get upset over someone standing up for their rights but given the facts that’s America has been slave owners, murderers, rapist and we’re finally saying enough is enough. You ignorant bunch of morons look to looting to justify not paying attention. Is it fear that drives you? Knowing that your time might be up for your privileges..lmao One day , one day you will all understand soon enough what it feels like. You people are disgusting and you know it.
Yeah brother. Thump that Church Of Wokeness Bible. Best part is you believe everything you just said. You won the internet today. Congrats.
I was gonna get on here and speak some real knowledge, but I see it wouldnt matter what I would say cause there is so much ignorance in these comments that my message would really get lost in translation…. sounds alot like real life. Ohhh the irony. The miseducation of the people is so real. It’s a damn shame…. soon having an opinion is going to be illegal, because of ignorsnce… Godspeed.