Lil Wayne addressed a growing controversy this morning after he was caught on tape standing on an American flag during a video shoot. He stopped short of apologizing, saying while his intention was not to desecrate the flag, it’s not all as it seems on the tape.
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After receiving negative comments for stepping on the flag during his “God Bless Amerika” video shoot in New Orleans, Lil Wayne responded to the issue on Twitter and Facebook, according to Concrete Loop. The rapper stated that the incident was a misunderstanding.
Read Lil Wayne’s Explanation About the Controversy Below!
“The clip that surfaced on the Internet was a camera trick clip that revealed that behind the American Flag was the Hoods of America,” he said. “In the final edit of the video you will…see the flag fall to reveal what is behind it but will never see it on the ground.”
Weezy also said his view of America and many others in urban communities across the country differs from others, and that he was grateful for the opportunity to live his American dream.
“In most people eyes including my own who were raised in that environment, the Hood is the only America they know and the only America I knew growing up,” Wayne said.
“I was fortunate from my God giving talents to escape the Hood and see the other beautiful places this country has to offer but most people who are born in that environment don’t get that chance.”
