T.I Says The Gay Community Are Bullying Rappers

T.I Addresses Backlash From Defending DaBaby’s Remarks At Rolling Loud Festival

T.I has been under fire for defending DaBaby’s homophobic and HIV rants during his performance at the Rolling Loud festival. Regardless of the backlash, On Wednesday (July 28), T.I. returned once again with a few more comments, this time accusing the gay community of harassing rappers.

“Everyone up in arms and upset about what DaBaby said. I understand people saying that they feel that it’s insensitive,” T.I began.

“I think you guys have to understand that on stage, that’s not the place that rappers go to be sensitive and soothe everybody’s feelings. It’s a place to go to have a good time,” the self acclaimed King of the South added.

T.I also noted that live concerts seem like a safe space and it’s “all done in fun.” So, “if that is the case, why do words cause such a visceral reaction that will lead to someone trying to attack, villainize, demonize, crucify, condemn and like, it’s, that sh*t is like, now you bullying.”

He continued, “We all stood up on behalf of gays and lesbians and people in the gay community because we thought it was some bullsh*t for y’all to have to be bullied.”

“But I don’t think any of us did that to feel like you would now have the authority to come and bully us.” The comments didn’t go over well and people made sure to let their voices be heard.

 

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