Nick Cannon is fighting back after ViacomCBS fired him for his perceived anti-Semitic comments during an episode of his Cannon’s Class YouTube show. In a nearly 1,500 word Facebook diatribe, the television personality expressed how the company’s decision has affected him.
“I am deeply saddened in a moment so close to reconciliation that the powers that be, misused an important moment for us to all grow closer together and learn more about one another,” he wrote early Wednesday morning (July 15). “Instead the moment was stolen and highjacked to make an example of an outspoken black man. I will not be bullied, silenced, or continuously oppressed by any organization, group, or corporation. I am disappointed that Viacom does not understand or respect the power of the black community.”
Cannon went on to say he was a member of the Viacom “family” for over 20 years and reminded people he created Wild ‘N Out — a “billion dollar brand.” He accused Viacom of swindling him out of ownership and claimed they had a long history of unfair practices.
“For Viacom to be so deceptive is no surprise,” he continued. “They have been mistreating and robbing our community for years, underpaying talent on their biggest brands like Love & Hip Hop, all of BET programming and of course, Wild ‘N Out.”
In the company’s official statement, ViacomCBS said Cannon never offered an apology, which he disputed.
“Still, I honestly can’t believe that Viacom has such poor council that would allow them to make such a divisive decision in the midst of protests and civil uprising within our current pandemic,” he said. “Truly an unwise decision. For them to take it one step further and flat out lie in their official press release, saying that I didn’t attempt to reconcile the situation when on two separate occasions I specifically acknowledged and openly requested a forum to be corrected.”
Nick Cannon Axed By ViacomCBS For Anti-Semitic Comments During Professor Griff Interview
He also addressed the Jewish community directly and made it clear he didn’t intend to offend anyone. He also vowed to take action in repairing the damage he’s done.
“I must apologize to my Jewish Brothers and Sisters for putting them in such a painful position, which was never my intention, but I know this whole situation has hurt many people and together we will make it right,” he said. “I have dedicated my daily efforts to continuing conversations to bring the Jewish Community and the African American community closer together, embracing our differences and sharing our commonalities.”
Finally, Cannon laid out his conditions and insisted Wild ‘N Out should continue being under his watch.
“I demand full ownership of my billion dollar ‘Wild ‘N Out’ brand that I created, and they will continue to misuse and destroy without my leadership!” concluded. “I demand that the hate and back door bullying cease and while we are at it, now that the truth is out, I demand the Apology!”
Cannon’s inflammatory comments arrived during an interview with Professor Griff of Public Enemy fame who was fired from the pioneering Hip Hop group in 1989 for his own anti-Semitic comments.
“It’s never hate speech, you can’t be anti-Semitic when we are the Semitic people,” Cannon told Griff. “When we are the same people who they want to be. That’s our birthright. We are the true Hebrews.”
He added, “The people who don’t have [melanin] … are a little less … so they’re acting out of fear, they’re acting out of low self-esteem. They’re acting out of a deficiency, so therefore they only way that they can act is evil. They have to rob, steal, rape, kill and fight in order to survive … so then these people that didn’t have what we have — and when I say we, I mean the melaninated people — they had to be savages. They had to be barbaric … so they’re the ones that are actually closer to animals. They are the true savages.”
Watch the full interview below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0HkK-AmOL8&feature=youtu.be
Fucking idiot, Nick Cannon should have just played his position, and kept his mouth shut about race affairs and political affairs, you would be fine…. stepped way out of bounds for a rapper/ actor and now look what happened. smh.
I find it funny that you credited it him for being both an actor or a rapper. He is neither. The people he talked shit about are who made his “career.”
Yall keep playing with these Jewish people….I’m getting tired of people making statements then coming back and saying they didn’t “intend” for them to be hurtful….mean what you say and say what you mean BEFORE you get canceled or Blackballed. Be willing to sacrifice everything for your beliefs or STAY THE F OFF OF PUBLIC PLATFORMS WHERE YOUR OPINION CAN COME TO LIGHT.
I’m actually surprised he didn’t own wildin out then talks about being swindled…..nah bro. This is TERRIBLE and yet another example that out of ALL the people in the world it is factual that you can NOT have an opinion that is viewed or even perceived as negative about Jews or you’re outta here. THATS power!
Guy is so confused. Acts as white as possible his whole career to get ahead and now wants to act like he’s the leader of the Black Panthers. What an Uncle Tom.
How does one “act white”?
Uhhh. Have you ever seen a Drake video or heard an Obama speech? Bryant Gumbal? Bill Cosby?
Lol this
Damn the boys must be on speed dial. How did this comment get so many likes. Y’all can keeping em. I’m rocking with Nick. What’s considered acting White. Unless you equate black behavior to stereotypes from the lowest parts of our society.
I’m with u bro. I’m rocking with Nick till the end. We can’t be bullied.. I’m wondering how that post got soo much likes too. Well,people are allowed to their opinions even though it’s crap.. Who tf ll want to trade Nick for Eminem. Shii men.
This has nothing to do with the black community. He held an interview and statements were made. Viacom didn’t lile that shit soooo they cut him loose. The end. Good luck Nick. You’ll be fine.
Gtfo crayola cannon. Go sit on valds sofa
What you think woulda happen if a joo said somthing anti black?
Nothing. They have before.
And they were right when they did.
That joo chick rosan barr made a joke about some black women and had her show cancelled so nah evreyone is in danger of losing money over saying racist shit
You said some stupid shit and got fired, put your race card away.
Nick you’re a cornball but I’m glad to see you standing up to those leeching joos!
Save all the social media outrage crap. You know how this goes dealing with corporations. Call your lawyers and protest in court. If what they did was against legally binding documents, he’ll be richer. But stop the justice pandering
We “Black Folk” absolutely rock with Nick on this issue. It looks like all you whiteboys on this site who think you understand black people and our culture are butt-hurt because Nick finally woke up. Continue to champion your causes and stand by your opinions Black Men.
Yeah that’s right. Fight racism with racism! That’ll work! Under no circumstances is it okay to say another race is “a little less” and are closer to animals. That’s absolutely racist… meanwhile he supports black lives matters which is in support of fighting racism. Hmm how does that work? Every day BLM and “woke” black celebrities speaking out makes the whole movement look more and more like a joke. Nobody is taking it seriously. It was serious when you first watched the Floyd video and then almost everything immediately after that has been a joke.
It can’t be a double standard bro. People with your mindset are the reason shit will never change. So full of shit.
I’m sure nick would of fired any one on that show. If they said racist shit to blacks or said what he said
He literally said people with different skin color than his are less then ones who have it.
It is a basic racist statement.
Nick is clearly a proud black man and there is nothing wrong with that. The manner and time in which he has chosen to express himself isn’t necessarily the best. I believe that he was better off going independent and weaning himself off of corporations like ViacomCBS with his business ventures before seeking to address the discrepencies he sees with the entertainment industry through activism.
Are you a troll? It’s clearly racism. Please tell me you’re a troll. Oh and I’m not white.
its okay. BennyBooms intellect is far beyond any sense you can possess. Your smartest clapback is “are you a troll”? lol lol go read a comic book
Hahaha! Get out yo feelings and read my statement again! Please don’t waste anybody’s time with your “I’m not white” statement. Nobody asked you and they damn sure ain’t gone take your word for it. Basic comprehension answers your question! You funny though! Haha
How bout no, Scott?!?
Melanated people do better in the sun. It’s a known fact. Why do y’all think they stole black people from Africa. The Native Americans were mostly killed an diseased and white ppl were to lazy and would die from exposer if they plowed the field themselves.
learn to spell dude.
Nick Cannon is a racist golddigging clown. He got Mariah pregnant for that check!
Hahahahhahahhhahahhhaa. White ppl say less and get called racist. So fuck nick cannon n his new wokeness (still a cornball)
So he’s Hebrew wearing an Indian turban. And the nation of Islam who are black are the real joos? And he doesn’t believe he should apologize because this situation is a discussion but he wants Viacom to apologize to him. This is getting confusing
Racist self centered washed up has been
WTF, I just saw a fragment of the video and it was Nick and not Griff who made those racist comments. LMAO, I’m sure he doesn’t even believe it himself and he is just trying to look good in front of Professor Griff.
Now that I saw the video I retract my previous comment, Nick words are ignorant as fuck. Either that or he tried too hard to ride Professor Griff d***
I love white dick!
Well this is not how the world works. If he sold the idea to Viacom they can get his ass out of there. If he didnt and there was some other agreement, then yeah he should be able to keep it. One thing we learned from all this is that black people can be racist, contrary to the narrative that is painted. Cannon is a bigot, cannon went beyond Trump with this one.
I wish my comment wasn’t deleted.
He said the same thing that a lot of people already believe. But he can’t be tied to major corporations and speak the truth at the same time. Today’s reality is fake, inversely and totally.
This site is trash, the editor is a Sambo, the media group that owns it know zero about the culture, you are deleting post and leave all this racist, stereotypical propaganda following the white views of how blacks should act
Yep only certain comments are supported on this site. It’s very oh what should I say white bread. It’s very one sided.
You cant demand shit you racist piece of trash! Youre nothing without Wildin Out. Golddigging of that Mariah money was the smartest thing you ever did! CHUUCHH!!
Nick cannon is right. He created the wild n out. He won’t be bullied. You can’t take it from him. Thia Viacom organization are full of shii. Fvck them.