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Elano The One And Only

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Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« on: May 01, 2013, 07:41:30 AM »
Dear Till Family:
As a recording artist, I have always been interested in word play. My lyrics often reference people, places and events in my music, as well as the music that I create for or alongside other artists.
It has come to my attention that lyrics from my contribution to a fellow artist’s song has deeply offended your family. As a father myself, I cannot imagine the pain that your family has had to endure. I would like to take a moment to acknowledge your hurt, as well as the letter you sent to me via your attorneys.
Moving forward, I will not use or reference Emmett Till or the Till family in my music, especially in an inappropriate manner. I fully support Epic Record’s decision to take down the unauthorized version of the song and to not include the reference in the version that went to retail. I will not be performing the lyrics that contain that reference live and have removed them from my catalogue.
I have tremendous respect for those who paved the way for the liberty and opportunities that African-Americans currently enjoy. As a business owner who employs several African-American employees and gives philanthropically to organizations that help youth to pursue their dreams my ultimate intention is to uplift rather than degrade our community
Best,
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr.

Lil Wayne


LOL
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Blood$

Re: Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2013, 10:32:19 AM »
what a sucker.
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Re: Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2013, 10:48:12 AM »
Didn't Kanye have a line about Emmit Till on "Through The Wire"?
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KURUPTION-81

Re: Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2013, 12:32:33 PM »
Scared he would have ended up how rick ross did, losing deals.
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Re: Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2013, 02:06:24 PM »
Quote from: KURUPTION-81 on May 01, 2013, 12:32:33 PM
Scared he would have ended up how rick ross did, losing deals.
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Re: Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2013, 02:08:19 PM »
took him 2 months to apologize?
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Re: Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2013, 05:21:35 PM »
Lol at wayne actually writing that. Reminds me of lil Jon on chapelle show speaking all eloquently.
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Re: Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2013, 05:38:32 PM »
HE PROBABLY DIDNT WRITE THAT..


WHAT WAS THE LYRIC?
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Re: Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2013, 05:39:55 PM »
He probably didn't write the lyric in the first place and he definitely didn't write that "apology."
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Re: Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2013, 05:48:54 PM »
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Re: Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2013, 06:38:08 PM »
Quote from: Chamillitary Click on May 01, 2013, 10:48:12 AM
Didn't Kanye have a line about Emmit Till on "Through The Wire"?

Yup.
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Re: Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2013, 09:27:24 PM »
Quote from: Remedy360 on May 01, 2013, 06:38:08 PM
Quote from: Chamillitary Click on May 01, 2013, 10:48:12 AM
Didn't Kanye have a line about Emmit Till on "Through The Wire"?

Yup.

that line wasn't in bad taste really though but that crossed my mind too back when this first popped off lol
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GangstaBoogy

Re: Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2013, 09:49:27 PM »
Quote from: KURUPTION-81 on May 01, 2013, 12:32:33 PM
Scared he would have ended up how rick ross did, losing deals.

Bingo!

http://newsone.com/2425770/emmet-till-lil-wayne-mountain-dew-deal/

I had to google cuz I hadn't heard about any if this. That lyric was fuckin tacky. And the lil bastard wasn't going to apologize till they went after his Mountain Dew money.
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Re: Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2013, 01:22:58 PM »
Mountain Dew may pull Tyler, The Creator's card next too  :-X
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Re: Lil Wayne Apologizes for Emmett Till Lyric
« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2013, 02:47:28 PM »
Quote from: BloodMoneyMane on May 02, 2013, 01:22:58 PM
Mountain Dew may pull Tyler, The Creator's card next too  :-X


good call, he's a bitch
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