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Migos says ‘world is f**k*d up’ for supporting gay rapper iLoveMakonnen

the rap trio issues a statement of support for the out artist

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(Screenshot via YouTube.)

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Rap trio Migos think “the world is f**k*d up” for supporting fellow hip-hop artist iLoveMakonnen’s coming out.

iLoveMakonnen, best known for his 2014 hit single “Tuesday,” came out on Twitter in January.

While the 27-year-old rapper’s tweet received more than 29,000 favorites, Migos didn’t agree with the positivity. In a profile written byĀ journalist Jonah Weiner for Rolling Stone, Migos was asked about their opinion on iLoveMakonnen’s announcement.

“All are wildly different MCs, illustrating the ā€˜diversity’ that Quavo says is one of the things he most loves about Atlanta. And so I’m surprised by Migos’ reaction when I mention iLoveMakonnen, the local MC who just came out as gay on Twitter,” Weiner writes.

ā€œā€˜Damn, Makonnen!’ Quavo bellows after an awkward interlude. I mention support I saw online for Makonnen’s decision. ā€˜They supported him?’ Quavo asks, raising an eyebrow. ā€˜That’s because the world is fucked up,’ says Offset. ā€˜This world is not right,’ Takeoff says. ā€˜We ain’t saying it’s nothing wrong with the gays,’ says Quavo. But he suggests that Makonnen’s sexuality undermines his credibility, given the fact that ā€˜he first came out talking about trapping and selling Molly, doing all that.’ He frowns. ā€˜That’s wack, bro,'” the story continues.

After the profile began circulating, Migos issued a statement via Twitter that they are supportive of iLoveMakonnen’s decision to come out.

 

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