Rapper T.I is pissed at retired boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr., after the latter uttered the dreaded phrase ‘All Lives Matter’.
‘All Lives Matter’ is a popular refrain thrown at Black Lives Matter activists whenever they protest, implying that they care simply about Black lives when they should care about all lives. Their response is that they simply mean Black Lives Matter just as much as other lives, not more.
Either way, it is a charge thrown at the group from a particular angle, the right wing in the US, and is thus a big no-no in their circles – yet that is exactly the phrase uttered by Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a recent interview.
“I’m here to say all lives matter. A lot of times we get stuck, and we are followers. You hear one person say, ‘Black lives matter’ or ‘blue lives matter’… all lives matter.” ‘Money’ told Tha Boxing Voice.

The interview continued with a lot of other pronouncements by Mayweather seemingly blaming Blacks for the incidences of police brutality, such as implying they do not follow orders when interacting with the police.
T.I, who has often been at the forefront of protests against the treatment of African Americans by police, wrote a lengthy reply to Floyd on Instagram. Whilst trying to steer clear of criticism, Cliffor Harris Jr. made it clear that Floyd’s words were simply unacceptable.
Read T.I’s message below….
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Yo, @floydmayweather all our past personal differences & opinions of each other aside…. This is socially irresponsible,inconsiderate,& insensitive. It mirrors delusional oblivion in a way only brainwashing tactics can achieve. This completely undermines & discredits the movements that fight for the plights of our people. You’re a leader whether you know it or not. Don’t get so lost in personal possession or individual achievement that you lose sight of the things that are larger than all of us. Freedom, equality, justice, human rights,qualities of life that have been withheld (or given out sparingly) from our people for generations (400 yrs approximately). A true champion is a man of the people. A true champion makes sacrifices for the people & takes a stand against injustices for those who may not be strong enough or able to do so. A true champion is great inside as well as out. There’s a difference in “Greatness” & being “Great” at something. “Greatness” isn’t a measure of your abilities & accomplishments, “Greatness” is a measure of your morals,integrity & principles throughout life. Oppression knows no neutral ground. Either you’re the oppressed,or you’re the oppressor. What side would you like to believe you’re on? While some will try to make this more critical than I hope for it to seem…it must be said. The world is watching. I have an obligation to myself & those who follow me to address this. Just know I ain’t looking to clown you,I’m just trying to enlighten you,hoping that with better insight you can use your powers for good. Respectfully…-King #USorELSE

A video posted by TIP (@troubleman31) on Oct 12, 2016 at 12:22pm PDT

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