Offset's lyrics on YFB Lucci's "Boss Life" cause anti-LGBT controversy
For Discussion: Do You Think Offset Was Targeting Gays With His “I Cannot Vibe With Queers” Lyric?
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Offset’s Latest Lyrics Spark LGBT Controversy
While Offset has been busy fighting off the ghost of his infidelity online, he has found himself embroiled in yet another scandal; one that might not be so easily shaken off.
33% of the Migos has a featured guest appearance on YFN Lucci’s new banger “Boss Life” and said something that will likely rub the LGBTQ community the wrong way…
Check out his verse (lyric in question comes at the :25 mark).
https://twitter.com/WSHHDAILYMUSIC/status/953670342303715329
“I cannot vibe with queers.”
Now, the word “queer” has several definitions. One of which is “weird and strange” the other was a slur for gays and lesbians. We say “was” because “q” was added to the LGBT acronym perhaps as a way to recalibrate the term in a similar and arguable way that the n-word has been.
That said, we ALL know that rap music has a long and storied history with homophobic lyrics so there won’t be many people looking to give Mr. Set the benefit of the doubt when it comes to judging his intentions when using the word.
Here is his explanation:
You buyin’ what Mr. Set is sellin’?
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