[News] Rick Ross Dropped By Reebok, Over Perceived Rape Lyric

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by Jake Paine

posted April 11, 2013 04:13:00 PM CDT | 356 comments

Following the lyrics of "U.O.E.N.O. (You Ain't Even Know It)," Reebok says that Rick Ross fails to meet the standards and values their brand demands in a partner.

After a public protest in front of their New York City store on April 4, Reebok has dropped star rapper Rick Ross from an endorsement deal. The Washington Post reports that the shoemaker and apparel brand released the following statement today: “Reebok holds our partners to a high standard and we expect them to live up to the values of our brand. Unfortunately, Rick Ross has failed to do so.”

The reaction is like to an appearance on Rocko's "U.O.E.N.O. (You Ain't Even Know It)." The emcee rapped, "Put Molly all in her champagne, she ain't even know it / I took her home and enjoy that, she ain't even know it." Rocko has since removed Ross' verse from his single.

Reebok added that Rick Ross, who apologized in a tweet and during a radio interview, did not act in accordance with their standards, following the allegations. The statement continued, "We are very disappointed [that Rick Ross] has yet to display an understanding of the seriousness of this issue.”

Rick Ross has yet to release a statement or tweet a reaction to the news.

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[News] Rick Ross has decreased by Reebok, perceived report rape Lyric

by Jake Paine

Posted April 11, 2013 04:13:00 CDT | 61 Comments

After the lyrics of "U.O.E.N.O. (You Ain't Even Know it)", Reebok said that Rick Ross is unable to adhere to the values their claims of brand in a partner.

After a public protest in front of their store in New York City on 4 April, Reebok has fallen star rapper Rick Ross a case of endorsement. The Washington Post reported that the mark Shoemaker and clothing today issued the following statement: "Reebok holds our partners at a high level and we expect them to respect the values of our brand. Unfortunately, Rick Ross has failed to do so. »

Reaction resembles an appearance on "U.O.E.N.O. (You Ain't Even Know it)". "of Rocko the master of ceremonies struck," put Molly in his champagne, it is not still knew / I took her home and enjoy that it is not yet known.» " Rocko has since removed Ross from his single verse.

Reebok said that Rick Ross, who apologized in a tweet and during a radio interview, has not acted according to their standards, following allegations. The statement continued, "we are very disappointed that Rick Ross] is not yet display an understanding of the seriousness of this issue."

Rick Ross has yet to publish a declaration or tweet an reaction to the news.

Related: Activists protesting against the words of Rick Ross rape front shop Reebok

 

[News] Tyga Defends Rick Ross Lyric, Refers To "Freedom Of Speech"

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by Danielle Harling

posted April 09, 2013 04:30:00 PM CDT | 150 comments

Tyga shares his thoughts on Rick Ross' controversial "U.O.E.N.O." lyric, says he's also being boycotted due to his lyrics.

Compton rapper Tyga has now become the latest artist to share his thoughts on Rick Ross’ controversial “U.O.E.N.O.” lyric and the backlash that quickly followed. Tyga seemed to come to the defense of Ross during an interview with Justin Credible when he was asked about the recent criticism the rapper has received.

The Young Money artist went on to state that Ross was merely demonstrating “freedom of speech” on the song. He also pointed out that “U.O.E.N.O.” is not actually the MMG founder’s record.

“It’s like freedom of speech,” said Tyga. “People act like they don’t condone it. Like you can’t say what you feel. You know what I’m saying? It’s just stupid,” said Tyga, before addressing Rick Ross’ “U.O.E.N.O.” lyric. “What he said that’s just freedom of speech. It wasn’t even his record. For them to do all that off of a mixtape song that wasn’t even his is kinda like – You just got those groups they just wanna [petition].”

Tyga’s currently dealing with a situation somewhat similar to that of Ross'. According to the rapper, his upcoming performance at Harvard University is being boycotted by a group who believe that Tyga promotes “sexism and rape culture.”

“I wanted to speak on that because this weekend I’m performing at Harvard, which is one of the most prestigious universities in the world,” Tyga revealed in a video posted on HotNewHipHop.com. “There’s a group on campus that are protesting to not have me perform because of my lyrics. And they said I promote sexism and rape culture…At the end of the day people have the right to have opinions. I have the right to have an opinion. And I have the right to say what I want on my music cause it’s my music. If you don’t like it, don’t click on it, don’t download it. I think it’s just getting out of hand with the whole like people looking into it too much.”

A number of protests and petitions have spawned over the past weeks thanks to a lyric from Ross on Rocko’s “U.O.E.N.O.” On the controversial song Ross raps, "Put molly all in her champagne, she ain't even know it / I took her home and enjoy that, she ain't even know it."

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