Following reports that Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was released from his team over what was perceived as alleged gang ties, Long Beach, California rapper Warren G has responded to news of Jackson’s release.
Warren G defended the athlete during an interview with TMZ, stating that Jackson is not responsible for the actions of those he’s associated with. He also shared his belief that the Philadelphia Eagles let Jackson go because they didn’t want to pay him.
“He was born and raised in a rough area, and everyone has friends who are troubled if you grew up where he did,” Warren G said. “This is a scapegoat situation…cause they don’t want to give him a lot of money.”
With three years left in his contract, Jackson would have made $30 million over the next three years or $10 million per year.
In regards to a new team for Jackson, Warren G says he should consider the Oakland Raiders, a team he claims “will respect your talents.”
Jackson’s release from the Philadelphia Eagles comes weeks after a picture of Jackson with rappers Nipsey Hussle and Freeway was posted on Instagram. In the picture, Jackson is believed to be throwing a Crip gang sign.
In response to the picture, Jackson released a statement stating that he has never “been part of any gang.”
“I am not a gang member and to speculate and assume that I am involved in such activity is reckless and irresponsible,” he said.
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Since when is this nigga an analyst? And since when the Raiders respect its players talents? He might fuck around and get charged with murder if he go down there.
Warren G isn’t the owner of the Eagles, therefore who cares what he thinks? It’s not the money. It’s the potential for controversy that teams don’t want to deal with.
Raiders always end up with former criminals like rapists, gang bangers, women abusers and drug addicts. What DeSean did was trivial, not gangsta enough to be a Raider. Michael Vick and Ray Lewis on the other hand……
fuck each and everyone of you hating niccas below me
the one HATING is YOU
You make the kind of money they were paying him your dumb ass should learn to act right.
Yo DX why don’t you ever showcase Jackson’s rap music on here? I know all his songs suck, but give him some love he is down.
BECAUSE HE SUCKS…….NOT REALLY UNLESS HIS NAME IS WEST, CARTER, Degrassi, OFFICER RICKY IT AINT HAPPENING
Snitchy Cent flopped on the charts and his fans look like Beibs.
This is simple. At some point this guy needs to grow up. When you have more to lose by doing stupid shit, you should take less risks.
Jackson should know better than to be throwin up gang signs.
Only Drake can get away with that.
we’re talkin bout Jackson, not Drake…
And things of that nature!
WHEN The NFL domt want you they black ball you without any proof they make this man a gang member so no other team will want him is Philly afraid he might land on a team in the NFL East Div they will have to face it might be 2014 but the NFL is still operating in 1950″s
Yeah right, nicka. conversations been flying for years bout how you let the crips takeover your mansion to the point where you had to go buy another just to have a place to live.