Rapper Lil Wayne Criticizes Frank Ocean’s Sexuality in Song
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born 1982), better known as U.S. rapper Lil Wayne, in a remixed version of Future’s new single “Turn On The Lights,” raps: ‘ Tell her I skate/I ain’t got no worries/ No. Frank Ocean, I’m straight.’
This is not the first time that Lil Wayne has mouthed off. On his “Weezy Ambition” record, he chants : “got money out da ass/ no homo.”
What Lyric Refers to
The” Turn on The Lights” lyric refers to the R & B singer Frank Ocean who used his Tumblr account last July to share the liner notes for his first major solo success “Channel Orange” record. These revealed in detail that his first love was a man. Ocean is one of the most high profile African-American R & B musicians to ever come out publicly.
Although hip-hop Russell Simmons and J-Zay both supported Ocean after he came out, other musicians have not been as kind. During an interview, legendary musical genius Stevie Wonder called Ocean “confused about his sexuality” for which Wonder later apologized. Wonder defended himself by saying “No one has been a greater advocate for the power of love in this world than I, both in my life and in my music. Clearly, love is love.”
“ No Homo No Good”
Rappers use no homo during occasions where a situation could be up for question and presumed homosexual. It means “I’m not Gay!”
Although it seems to be the latest colloquialism on the block that basketball players use “watch your back – no homo!,” it was actually used by Chiefs Receiver Dwayne Bowe in an interview with ESPN The Magazine in 2010. When he spoke about his relationship with quarterback Matt Cassel who joined the team in 2009, Bowe said: “it’s like an extra year with your girlfriend trying to map things out – you know, those quarterbacks, they’re like my girlfriend, no homo.”
Athletes and Rappers Need Time Out
With the influence of athletes and hip hop permeating society with “no homo” and “that’s so gay” being heard in schools and colleges across the country, isn’t it about time we think before we speak? Why is Lil Wayne, when he isn’t getting tattooed, so concerned about his fans regarding him as homosexual?… Hmm…
Repulsive excuse for a human:That’s Lil Wayne.
I am sick of his tattoos and rapping diatribes. He could change both if he wishes. Thanks for commenting. Wesley