all due respect to chuck, but i'm dissapointed in his input here. it ain't about picking a side, but being a leader and demonstrating the right way to go about life. what ja is doing ain't it. i agree there is a double standard with politicians and other folk, but that whataboutism and false equivalency has no impact in our real life. this brother knows first hand about the damage gun culture and ignorant glamorization of guns and violence has done specifically to the black community. ja dancing around drunk to a drill adjacent rap song and waving guns is not empowering or moving progress for young black kids. chuck knows this.
it would be totally different if ja started up a foundation or youtube channel promoting responsible gun ownership and training for black folk. showcase your shyt. sponsor responsible discussion about self protection. i'm all for that and support the second amendment for that type of approach. i do not support showcasing irresponsible gun behavior.
and jj redik needs to sit down. dude is talking from the perspective of someone trying to get on with an nba team and stay cool with players. he can't relate to our culture and what it's like on the other side of the tv.