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New York rap veteran Nas recently spoke out on ex-Philadelphia Eagles star DeSean Jackson being released and the logic of citing gang affiliation as a reason to dump him.
Speaking to talk show host Bill Maher, Nasty Nas questioned Philly’s decision.
“I just want to know, who is the gang sign-ologist in the NFL? I didn’t know they had Crips and Bloods on payroll to determine what signs were. If he gives a pass for Riley Cooper for saying [the N-word] on the same team, then he’s foul. The coach is foul.” (“Real Time w/ Bill Maher”)
Rap star T.I. recently addressed the controversy in letting go of Jackson.
“That wasn’t smart Philadelphia. How do you send arguably your best player to your, one of your biggest rivals? I don’t understand that. But if the argument was his association with people of his past and him being from the ghetto, I don’t think he had any control over where he lived. If he could have lived in Beverly Hills, I think he would have back then.” (“Arsenio”)
Tip previously spoke to SOHH about ex-Eagles quarterback Mike Vick being one of his favorite players.
“Mike Vick is a personal partner of mine and I’m a fan of him as a football player. I’m really a fan of him as a football player so I think he needs to stay healthy, stay in the pocket. Actually, Vick is a talented individual and so he has the option of staying in pocket and making the plays or figuring out the appropriate time to get the f*ck outta the pocket. As long as he continues to play and stay healthy, stick around the people that are going to go hard for him that can keep [opponents] off his back, I think they’ve got a great chance [to go far].” (SOHH)
Earlier in the week, MMG’s Wale released photos hanging out with DeSean in Washington, DC.
Everyone thinks the biggest moment in a relationship is when the significant other meets the parents. And while that’s certainly a big deal, it’s not the most important moment. That comes when you meet the peers. That’s why Washington Redskins fans eager for news of a DeSean Jackson signing will be happy to see the photo posted to Instagram early Tuesday morning of Jackson, Pierre Garcon, DeAngelo Hall and the D.C. rapper/booster Wale hanging out at a Washington club. (USA Today)
Check out Nas’ interview:
