At this time, it is in everyone's best interest for Reebok to end its partnership with Mr. Ross," Reebok said in a statement to Billboard. Rick Ross has been under fire for his controversial lyrics on Rocko's song, "U. Rocko told Hot 97 on Tuesday April 9 that he will release a version of "U.
The rapper took to Twitter last Thursday April 4 -- the same day women's group, UltraViolet, planned a protest outside of Reebok's flagship store in NYC -- to apologize. Apologies for the lyric interpreted as rape. BOSS ," he tweeted. Rick Ross continued to apologize to Reebok and UltraViolet, " Apologies to my many business partners,who would never promote violence against women.
ReebokClassics ultraviolet. This is a huge victory for women, for the survivors of rape who were brave enough to publicly confront rape culture, and for the nearly , UltraViolet members who have poured their hearts and time into this campaign. This sends a strong message that rapping about drugging and raping an unconscious woman is not only morally wrong, but has real consequences.
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