N.O.R.E. has responded to the backlash over Kanye West‘s recent appearance on his Drink Champs podcast.West made numerous controversial comments during his interview.
The rapper claimed that the drug fentanyl was responsible for the death of George Floyd, rather than the brutality of police officers.He also said “the Jewish media blocked [him] out”, and that the JPMorgan Chase bank “treated [him] like shit” following its decision to sever ties with Ye.The Drink Champs episode in question has since been taken down, and host N.O.R.E.
has now spoken out. He apologised to listeners and said that the conversation with West had served as a “learning experience”.Firstly, N.O.R.E.
was asked by Hot 97 why he had decided to give Ye a platform amid the ongoing controversy surrounding his antisemitic comments.“I have a relationship with Ye,” N.O.R.E.
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