May 6th 2024.
DJ Vlad, a well-known figure in hip-hop media, has been facing criticism for his involvement in controversial incidents. Recently, he received backlash for his tendency to attract legal troubles for rappers who appear on his show. Among his critics was Morgan Jerkins, a respected author, professor at Princeton University, and the niece of Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins.
The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar caught DJ Vlad's attention, and he decided to insert himself into the situation. However, this did not sit well with Morgan Jerkins, who questioned the need for his opinion. In response, DJ Vlad threatened to contact Princeton and report her comments, which some perceived as a reflection of his discomfort with being challenged by a Black woman.
Morgan Jerkins, in a tweet, reminded DJ Vlad that she is a Black woman and the matter at hand is a "Black folk affair." She also clarified that Rodney Jerkins is her uncle. DJ Vlad's actions caused a stir, with many people coming to Morgan's defense, including Marc Lamont Hill. He called out DJ Vlad for his attempt to use his privilege and power to silence a Black woman's voice.
In an attempt to backtrack, DJ Vlad claimed that he was only trolling Morgan Jerkins, but she was not joking. She demanded that he stop contacting her family. This whole situation also led to a petition on Change.org, titled "Stop DJ Vlad's Attempt to Silence Black Voices: Protect Professor Morgan Jerkins." The petition highlighted DJ Vlad's actions as a reflection of the challenges faced by Black people, especially Black women, in voicing their opinions and advocating for their communities.
The petition attracted support from 263 people, but the responses on Twitter were overwhelmingly in favor of Morgan Jerkins. Many pointed out how DJ Vlad's behavior is a prime example of how white people engage with Black culture. As writer Cici Adams mentioned in a tweet, white people who immerse themselves in Black culture will eventually reveal their true intentions. They may appear to support the community, but their allegiance will always be to whiteness.
This incident also brought to light the topic of rapper Boosie shutting down DJ Vlad's criticism of Rihanna's pregnancy out of wedlock. It seems that DJ Vlad's actions have caused him to receive backlash from multiple sources, raising concerns about his involvement in hip-hop and his treatment of Black individuals.
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