Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame isn’t here for ESPN in 2017. The hip-hop veteran has unleashed some emotions on the publicized drama going on around the NFL and suspended ESPN host Jemele Hill.
In a new interview, Waka explained his frustrations and revealed what length he went to show his disgust in ESPN.
“That’s crazy, for you to tell somebody, ‘Yo, stand up to this flag.’ N*gga you know what this flag did to us? Like, when is it gonna come the time when these players is respected? You know what I’m saying? Even, like, Kaepernick. For shorty to even kneel down, bro. That’s deep. That’s deep. That ain’t got nothing to do with Black Power, that’s deep. That’s human rights. Even when the girl got fired – suspended, it don’t matter, that sh*t made me delete my ESPN app. That sh*t made me go to Infinity and unsubscribe. That sh*t is foul. That’s crazy, bro.” (Hot 97)
https://youtu.be/ZgY7QcYozkc
This week, President Donald Trump publicly went at Jemele and credited her for hurting ESPN ratings.
With Jemele Hill at the mike, it is no wonder ESPN ratings have "tanked," in fact, tanked so badly it is the talk of the industry!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 10, 2017
Why is the NFL getting massive tax breaks while at the same time disrespecting our Anthem, Flag and Country? Change tax law!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 10, 2017
A big salute to Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, who will BENCH players who disrespect our Flag."Stand for Anthem or sit for game!"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 10, 2017
A few days ago, various hip-hop personalities had rallied support for Jemele.
This week, ESPN issued a statement on Hill’s two-week suspension for a social media violation.
“Jemele Hill has been suspended for two weeks for a second violation of our social media guidelines,” ESPN said in a statement. “She previously acknowledged letting her colleagues and company down with an impulsive tweet. In the aftermath, all employees were reminded of how individual tweets may reflect negatively on ESPN and that such actions would have consequences. Hence this decision.” (Statement)