Founder Of Charity Supported By NFL And Jay-Z Apologizes For Cutting Teens’ Locs ‘I Will Not Be Doing That Again If Asked’

September 7, 2019 by in Sports with 0 Comments

Jay-Z

Charity Supported By NFL & Jay-Z Apologizes For Cutting Teens’ Locs: “I Will Not Be Doing That Again If Asked”

The organization that caught heat for cutting teens’ locs three years before it was given $200,000 by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation company, is now apologizing for the controversy.

Crushers Club’s founder, Sally Hazelgrove, who was shown cutting two teen boys’ dreads in the 2016 photos, said in a statement:

“Out of 500 youth going through our doors I cut two young men’s hair because they asked me to and we are a family structure and so I did it and didn’t really think about it after that. I tweeted about it without much thought. It’s hair. But I regret it now and I promise you I will not be doing that again if asked.”

She also said the criticism has been tough for her.

“The hatred and accusations from this took me by surprise. The backlash has been hard to be honest.”

One of the teens Kobe, spoke out and said it was his choice to get his hair cut.

Crushers Club, an organization that empowers at-risk youth in Chicago, was thrust in the spotlight after headlines revealed it would be receiving a $200,000 donation from Roc Nation this week.

Along with the photos of Hargrove cutting locs, Crushers Club also received backlash for using the phrase All Lives Matter and asked President Donald Trump to help with gang violence in the city. Those tweets have since been deleted, but Hargrove said she wants to set the record straight.

“I said that not to take away from black lives matter, but to be inclusive of everyone,” Hazelgrove told the paper. “I never meant to belittle or disrespect anyone. I will be more sensitive of what I say moving forward. I truly have love for everyone of all races, religions and preferences, and hate does not live in me. I am so sorry for being insensitive.

Roc Nation and the NFL have not addressed the controversy.

What do you think about the apology? Let us know in the comments.

Tags: ,
Authored by: C.J.

Related Posts
Mike Tyson’s Team Denies Rumors That He Has Parkinson’s After Jake Paul’s Comments Mike Tyson’s Team Denies Rumors That He Has Parkinson’s After Jake Paul’s Comments
Snoop Dogg Joins Bid To Buy Ottawa Senators Hockey Team Snoop Dogg Joins Bid To Buy Ottawa Senators Hockey Team
Russell Westbrook Says ‘This Sh*t Is Getting Out Of Hand’ After He Was Held Back From Confronting Fan Who Dumped Popcorn On His Head During Playoff Game Russell Westbrook Says ‘This Sh*t Is Getting Out Of Hand’ After He Was Held Back From Confronting Fan Who Dumped Popcorn On His Head During Playoff Game
LeBron James & Family Celebrate Bronny During Senior Night  LeBron James & Family Celebrate Bronny During Senior Night 
LeBron James Becomes Part Owner Of Boston Red Sox, Joins Fenway Sports Group As Partner LeBron James Becomes Part Owner Of Boston Red Sox, Joins Fenway Sports Group As Partner
La La Anthony Says Her Ex Carmelo’s Trade To The Knicks Heavily Played Into Their Relationship Troubles: When We Lived In New York, That Was The Start Of The Demise Of The Marriage La La Anthony Says Her Ex Carmelo’s Trade To The Knicks Heavily Played Into Their Relationship Troubles: When We Lived In New York, That Was The Start Of The Demise Of The Marriage
Shannon Sharpe Confirms He Was Fired From ESPN: ‘They Did What They Felt They Needed To Do’ Shannon Sharpe Confirms He Was Fired From ESPN: ‘They Did What They Felt They Needed To Do’
Cam Newton Reveals Release From Patriots ‘Absolutely’ Caught Him By Surprise + Says He Was Let Go Because He Was Going To Be A ‘Distraction’ Cam Newton Reveals Release From Patriots ‘Absolutely’ Caught Him By Surprise + Says He Was Let Go Because He Was Going To Be A ‘Distraction’