Drake has issued an statement on his OVO blog about J. Cole rapping “I’m artistic, you niggas is autistic, retarded” on his “Jodeci” freestyle.
This apology all comes after the Anti-Bullying Alliance started a petition against Cole and Drizzy that gathered over 4,000 signatures.
You can read Drizzy Drake‘s apology after the jump below, were he also mentions that the line will be removed from the song.
J.Cole wrote a beautiful and moving apology to individuals and families affected by autism who were understandably hurt by a verse in “Jodeci Freestyle”. I share responsibility and offer my sincerest apologies for the pain this has caused. Individuals with autism have brilliant and creative minds, and their gifts should not be disparaged or discounted. This was a learning lesson for both of us, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to try to right this wrong. J. Cole and I believe that it is the right, responsible, and respectful decision to remove the lyric from the song.
July 23, 2013
“I’m artistic, you niggas is autistic, retarded” – Greatest bars of all time
July 23, 2013
Why drake apologising for cole?
July 23, 2013
Cuz he is canadian
July 23, 2013
coz it has to happen or he will face the music
July 23, 2013
@I aint nervous Coz its drakes song. But that was a dope ass line though lol
July 23, 2013
It is a witch hunt now an days for any rapper. Go back to that who gives a fuck attitude.
July 23, 2013
rap used to be freedom of speech……
July 26, 2013
A very interesting post.