Taraji P. Henson Brings Up Harvey Weinstein In The Midst Of R. Kelly Scandal
An “Empire” star is currently trending and it’s unfortunately for ALL the wrong reasons.
Taraji P. Henson is getting unceremoniously dragged for a comment she made on her IG story about Harvey Weinstein. The star who’s receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame January 28 offered a surprising reaction to the current R. Kelly criticism.
Earlier today Taraji posted on her IG story a comparison between the singer and the embattled former film producer that’s got people talking.
“Checking on these #mute for a friend,” wrote Taraji. She then looked up the numerous #MuteRKelly hashtags before typing in #MuteWeinstein which only had one post.
She obviously felt like she hit fans with the Big Joker because she then went back and searched #MuteHarveyWeinstein to prove that that hashtag too had little to no use.
Unfortunately for Taraji, Harvey’s not a recording artist so it would make sense that there aren’t a flurry of “mute” posts in full swing for him. Not only that, Harvey’s sexual misconduct was part of the massive “Me Too” movement that prompted a bevy of people to wear all-black to the 2018 Golden Globes.
And did our beautiful bob donning friend forget that there’s an entire sexual assault trial pending against Weinstein tentatively scheduled for May 6? Sounds like a “muting” to us…but hey, what do we know?
Fans are bewildered by Taraji’s behavior and they’re questioning what she possibly hoped to accomplish.
Taraji. Taraji. I don’t understand why y’all older black folk do this every time. The “absence” of outrage in YOUR bubble, doesn’t mean it does not exist. Weinstein is literally on trial as we speak. Which is more than we’ll ever get for R. Kelly. Why the hell would you do this?
— Jenn E. Penny (@JennE_Penny) January 22, 2019
All of this Auntie Outrage over R. Kelly's "downfall" is so dishonest anyway bc Taraji & Erykah & the rest don't care about Weinstein. They just want R. Kelly to be able to step in the name of pedophilia at his leisure bc part of them blame his victims but I'm being too loud.
— Eunice Chantilly's tacky barrette. (@RafiDAngelo) January 22, 2019
This…is…all…bad.
She’s since tweeted that R. Kelly is “guilty and wrong.”
LET ME BE CLEAR R. KELLY IS GUILTY AND WRONG AND SHOULD BE MUTED PERIOD!!!!! 💋💋💋
— Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) January 22, 2019
Taraji, there is no misguided attack on R. Kelly that should be steered toward a white man. Every bit of criticism, every raised eyebrow, every possible investigation, every possible lawsuit is warranted and you trying to turn us toward the white gaze is NOT effective. You’ve gotta be better than that.
More on the flip.
Surviving R. Kelly creator Dream Hampton has spoken out against Taraji.
No idea why Taraji Henson wouldn't know that there are not one, but two projects abt Harvey Weinstein. But this is an oft-invoked deflection. While I care abt the Hollywood stars Weinstein abused, I care more abt Asante, Kitty, Jerhona, Lisette, Azriel & Joy & others, even more.
— dream hampton (@dreamhampton) January 22, 2019
Plus, you don't really care about Weinstein, you just want silence around R. Kelly. Taraji, like me, is from the generation whose job it was to deal with R. Kelly 20 years ago. We didn't and countless girls were harmed because of our inaction. So I made #SurvivingRKellly
— dream hampton (@dreamhampton) January 22, 2019
Finally, Taraji will be glad to know that while people are using a hashtag begun by Black women– @SuiteLadyOro & @LegisEmpress–who've been strategic & clear with their demands, enough ppl support R Kelly to make him chart. Which I found heartbreaking https://t.co/vo6T07aH8K
— dream hampton (@dreamhampton) January 22, 2019
Fun Facts:
– Harvey Weinstein got fired from his job over a year ago. R. Kelly just got "fired" last week.– Harvey Weinstein is on trial for rape. R. Kelly still isn't.
– A doc about Harvey Weinstein coming out at Sundance
– Comparing them makes you look dumb and uninformed
— Y’all Won (@SylviaObell) January 22, 2019
I endured Acrimony, just for Taraji P. Henson to act like THIS on her IG story? pic.twitter.com/SDvm8ipT0i
— guacaholy (@bibrows) January 22, 2019
I PAID FOR AND SAT THROUGH ACRIMONY FOR YOU TARAJI… don’t do this to me!!! pic.twitter.com/0JZPkkO0XY
— Blue Ivy's Au Pair (@MikeyTBH) January 22, 2019
Not sure what Taraji is getting at but…
Being mad that white sexual predators aren't being "muted" like Black ones is not a hill to die on.
Furthermore, the "mute" is bc RK is a musician. Oh, and Weinstein is on trial. Hold ALL abusers accountable.
— George M Johnson (@IamGMJohnson) January 22, 2019
I was feeling a way that Taraji’s career wasn’t where it should be. But after this?
Chile.
In her own words: “The universe has a way of taking care of the good people, you know what I mean?”
Bad people too, auntie. Like rape apologists 💅🏾 https://t.co/NWwuNxIKra
— Clarkisha “Neck-Rolling Hood Rat” Kent (@IWriteAllDay_) January 22, 2019
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So Taraji really gone act like Harvey Weinstein doesn't currently have a case against him, expulsion from The Academy, and lost his company? While R. Kelly had whole ass hostages for like 5 years? Ok. pic.twitter.com/ljU4IZVcp6
— big debt energy (@laurenges) January 22, 2019
All of us watching Taraji’s instastory pic.twitter.com/VbcmMY3t7U
— Kayla Marie (@Maria_Giesela) January 22, 2019
Man, Kevin Hart really had the worst PR run before a movie of all time
Taraji: hold my lime-a-rita
— David Dennis Jr. (@DavidDTSS) January 22, 2019
white people came together to cancel Harvey Weinstein and destroyed that man life and dragged 50+ perverts out of the shadows,shamed them and their careers are dead. Why can’t black people do the same? This isn’t a situation to pull a race card. Guilty is Guilty. Bye Taraji. pic.twitter.com/HiN56X5qER
— da baddest patacki (@trapdisney_) January 22, 2019
Goddamnit not Taraji as well!
Wtf lady, why?! Why are they acting like #metoo didn’t cause Harvey Weinstein didn’t lose his livelihood? He’s also going to trial. R. Kelly’s been at it for 25+ years & only JUST got dropped by Sony…wtf?
With a heavy heart, I cancel my Taraji. pic.twitter.com/gFoTVA9T0i
— Sarah Slanders, Press Secretary. (@moonr0cks) January 22, 2019
I see why Taraji is trending and I’m extremely disappointed. And her new movie coming out that I wanted to see…guess I’ll just keep my lil coins 🤷🏾♀️
— Jazz 💕 (@__YouLoveJazz) January 22, 2019
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