Owen has had quite a few controversies that contain racism, sexual feedback, and extra.
Rapper ph-1 is receiving backlash following the discharge of a collaboration together with his pal, rapper Owen Ovadoz.
On December 21, ph-1 launched “ROSETTA Remix (Feat. lobonabeat!, Owen, BIG Naughty).” Many followers weren’t blissful about Owen that includes on the tune.
The previous Present Me the Cash contestant has made headlines for his quite a few controversies. In 2017, Owen stated, “I can’t stand white-skinned b*tches, I wish to rape (them),” whereas allegedly drunk throughout a dwell stream. In an Instagram story, defended the so-called joke by stating that he had “no intention with no matter [he] stated.”
In 2020, Owen stated he “doesn’t give a f*ck” in regards to the Black Lives Issues motion throughout a livestream and later apologized.
oh i do know thats not “acknowledge the struggles of black folks?! like, why? why do i’ve to?” Owenpic.twitter.com/hPcYbCF8nY https://t.co/NJAYj0djY1
— paranoia? KAL day 🎈 (@khipverse) December 18, 2023
Netizens accused Owen of profiting off of black tradition by means of his music and known as him out for his controversial feedback.
I do know what the marketing campaign is, I don’t give a f**ok man. I’m nonetheless being profitable — say I’m canceled, say I’m canceled extra. There’s nothing you are able to do about it.
— Owen
Owen has additionally been criticized for his feedback about underage women…
cw:// owen saying fuck the blm marketing campaign (first video) & talkin about “what in the event that they underage?” (second video) https://t.co/KzgM5h12H0
— 𝕔𝕠𝕫𝕪 𝕤𝕖𝕒 🌊 (@shiyanasays) December 21, 2023
…and his inappropriate feedback concerning ITZY‘s Ryujin. In 2021, the rapper stated Ryujin’s rap was “birthed by [his] sperm.”
Authentic remark: Actually, I feel our Ryujin unnie‘s rap is healthier than yours…
Owen: Yup. Her rap was conceived and birthed by my sperm.
Given Owen’s historical past, it’s not shocking that ph-1’s followers, and netizens generally, aren’t blissful about ph-1’s choice to function ph-1. In response to the backlash, ph-1 launched a press release on X.
In it, he defined that though he doesn’t condone the issues Owen has stated or executed, he isn’t going to “cancel” a pal. ph-1 apologized for letting followers down, stating that he may have made a “wiser PR transfer” however selected to not.
Within the tweet’s remark part, lots of of netizens have chimed in. Many discover ph-1’s choice to standby Owen unacceptable and declare he must get his priorities in test.
yeah nah. in case your “pal” admitted to hating black folks whereas additionally having a profession made out of the identical folks and you don’t have any downside with that, you bought to get your priorities in test.
— jay 🧬 (@primo_vzx) December 21, 2023
loopy the way you see that your pal is a horrible individual and you continue to wish to be associates with them. I feel that simply exhibits extra about YOUR character than the rest
— Seyi (@cb97Iife) December 21, 2023
This isn’t the primary time ph-1 has discovered himself in sizzling water due to his friendships. The rapper beforehand obtained criticism for calling rapper Jay Park (@moresojuplease on Instagram) the GOAT (Biggest of All Time).
ph-1 talks abt how hiphop in korea is dying and ppl are abandoning rap for mainstream
proper after that he says hes uninterested in saying this on a regular basis however give credit score the place as a consequence of jay park 😔‼️🤞 pic.twitter.com/KtbGBfB6fU— iso (@jaysdiors) December 19, 2023
ph-1 speaking abt some save the tradition and on high of that saying jay park is the goat oh im grieving pic.twitter.com/olYF97dilF
— ♱ (@bynxtdoor) December 20, 2023
What are your ideas?