Sexyy Red recently found herself in hot water after a controversial post on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, leading to a public reprimand from Bernice King, the daughter of the late civil rights icon. The rapper shared a fake image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on her social media, which sparked immediate backlash, particularly from Bernice King.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Bernice King expressed her deep disappointment, calling the image “intentionally dishonoring, deplorable, and disrespectful” to her family and her father’s legacy. She also reminded followers that Dr. King was assassinated while fighting for civil rights, human rights, and to end poverty and war. “This is not the time or place for this,” Bernice said, urging the rapper to delete the post.
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Sexyy Red, like many, may not have intended to offend, but her actions serve as a reminder that sometimes, what feels like a harmless joke may not be for others, especially when it involves figures who have had such a profound impact on history. In this case, the call for accountability was swift and strong, with Bernice King’s response making it clear that respect for the King family’s legacy is paramount. As it is needed to hold true to the legacy.
Sexyy posted another picture Monday trues Sexyy Red style of her holding a stack of cash while attending the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in Washington, D.C., with Rev. Dr. King. This march is when he delivered his iconic, “I Had a Dream” speech. “Happy MLK Day!!”
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