Meek Mill has addressed recent comments from Michael Rubin about what he sees as a prevalence of “hate” in Black culture.
Appearing on The Breakfast Club earlier this week, the billionaire Fanatics founder was defending his friend and business partner Meek against claims that he’s gay when he made the controversial remarks.
“When I see the narrative of a really good friend of mine like Meek […] there’s not one gay bone in his body so why do people want to lie about that? Why do people want to change the narrative to try to hurt him?” he said.
“Look, I’m just being blunt because it’s me. It’s the one thing I’ve learned about Black culture that I don’t like: Black[-on-Black] hate […] It’s horrible.”
Rubin, who is also close with JAY-Z, Travis Scott, Lil Baby and other prominent Black entertainers, added: “You guys correct me if I’m wrong. I think there’s a little bit of a Black culture of, like, it’s Black hate-on-hate.
“I think it’s terrible. I think it’s culturally wrong […] Why do you not want to build everyone up around you? Why do you not want everyone around you to do great?”
Rubin shouldn’t be saying that type stuff out loud … a black man suppose to but nobody saying it… Its like we only collab on songs women and parties… he be hearing my friends getting murdered like why meek, I can’t explain it to him in a sensible way!
— MeekMill (@MeekMill) August 15, 2024
I got a phone call from one of the people I have the most respect for in the world – they told me while they appreciate my intention, it’s not my place to speak on black culture. I get it and really appreciate the input!
My intention was to say how important it is that we need…
— Michael Rubin (@michaelrubin) August 15, 2024
Meek Mill has now addressed the controversy on social media, criticizing the sports mogul’s statement.
“Rubin shouldn’t be saying that type stuff out loud … a black man suppose to but nobody saying it… Its like we only collab on songs women and parties… he be hearing my friends getting murdered like why meek, I can’t explain it to him in a sensible way!” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Michael Rubin also attempted to explain his remarks, writing: “I got a phone call from one of the people I have the most respect for in the world – they told me while they appreciate my intention, it’s not my place to speak on black culture. I get it and really appreciate the input!”
He added: “My intention was to say how important it is that we need to uplift each other, stop hate on each other, and push each other to win, and always root for each other’s success! My bad , Much love and appreciate the feedback.”
Many speculated that the person who called Rubin was JAY-Z due to their close association.
Prior to his apology, Rubin was slammed by many including ScHoolboy Q, who reacted to his comments by tweeting: “braH…… im cool on this app tHis sHit outta control dog [crying face emojis] NO SUCH THING AS BLACK ON BLACK ANYTHING WTF.”
In a more critical post which was later deleted, the TDE rapper said: “YOU KNOW WAT I DONT LIKE ABOUT U N-GGERS? I HATE WHEN U N-GGERS BE ACTING LIKE N-GGERS [crying laughter emoji].. basically.”
He then explained why he removed the post, writing: “Dat do look crazy don’t it [crying face emojis]….ill delete it.”
One person who has defended Rubin is Million Dollaz Worth of Game co-host Gillie Da Kid, who commented om Instagram: “Man keep speaking the truth I’ll say it for u black people be hating on black people.”
“It is important that we need to uplift each other, stop hate on each other”… said the zixnist jxwish guy who probably raised funds for Isrxel so they can perpetuate their genxcide on the Palxstinians. And these so called rappers and ballers who love to be seen with this guy without any consideration for the bullshxt that is going on behind the curtains. FOH.
Bro they literally attacked a modern concert lol
They dont like to talk about “black on black” crime or black on black hate. But they love to talk about black owned businesses, traditionally black colleges, black music, etc. Only speak on the good stuff, never the bad stuff. But they talk about the bad stuff white people do all day.
But he’s all for that black on black butt r@p3 he got from Diddy SMH ⏸️
Hhaahahahahahahhaa I’m rolling on the floor
Blacks don’t like people to tell them they wrong cause they all grow up fatherless and aren’t used to hearing it
Poor whites are no better honestly
Ain’t this the same guy that let Diddy do a breaking and entering on his butt. Nobody is going to take anything that comes out his mouth seriously especially since we all know what has been in there. No Diddy.
prertt much confirmed meek gay though these so called brothers confiding in these devils and following their blueprint instead of group economics & midfle finger to em after the come up
Meek is gay
He wasn’t lying though. We hate criticism especially from outside. If facts hurt your little feelings then your the problem.
White people speak whatever they want , get over it scum mill , find a boyfriend and chill or smth . You look like will smith XD
Meek do look like the cheap scum guy who would reply like this on the title photo for this post lol