Update: Michael Rubin Issues An Apology After Being Slammed For Criticism On The Black Community: ‘It’s Not My Place To Speak On Black Culture’

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Update: Michael Rubin Issues An Apology After Being Slammed For Criticism On The Black Community: ‘It’s Not My Place To Speak On Black Culture’

Update: (Aug 15, 2024): Businessman Michael Rubin has had time to think following his controversial interview with The Breakfast Club. As we reported, rapper ScHoolboy Q was among many who called Rubin out for comments he made that seemed to uphold the harmful stereotype that Black People don’t support one another. For those who missed it, Rubin claimed,

“I’m just being blunt because it’s me, It’s one thing I’ve learned about Black culture that I don’t like is that Black-hate-on-hate. It’s horrible. …Why does someone want to bring somebody else down? Let’s try to bring everybody up.”

Several people online quickly pointed out the issue with this logic, one being it stems from the narrative that Black people are inherently more violent or careless with one another than other races are. ScHoolboy Q posted on X,

“NO SUCH THING AS BLACK ON BLACK ANYTHING WTF”

Addressing the backlash, Rubin released a statement that said,

“I got a phone call from one of the people I have the most respect for in the world – they told me while they appreciate my intention, it’s not my place to speak on black culture. I get it and really appreciate the input!

My intention was to say how important it is that we need to uplift each other, stop hate on each other, and push each other to win, and always root for each other’s success!

My bad , Much love and appreciate the feedback”

Original Story: (Aug 15, 2024): Businessman Michael Rubin’s latest interview has rubbed several people the wrong way.

Michael Rubin recently sat for an interview with The Breakfast Club and discussed everything from his popular all-white parties to the ins and outs of Fanatics Fest NYC. He also chatted about his friendship with Meek Mill and his desire to see what he labeled as “Black-hate-on-hate” come to an end.

Kicking off the discourse by defending the “Going Bad” rapper, Michael Rubin said,

“When I see the narrative about a really good friend of mine like Meek, again if he was gay, which it’s not one gay bone in his body, who cares? … There’s not a gay bone in his body, why do people want to lie about that, why do people want to change the narrative to try and hurt him?”

Rubin continued,

“I’m just being blunt because it’s me, It’s one thing I’ve learned about Black culture that I don’t like is that Black-hate-on-hate. It’s horrible. …Why does someone want to bring somebody else down? Let’s try to bring everybody up.”

He added,

“I think there’s a little bit of a Black culture of Black-hate-on-hate…I think it’s terrible, I think it’s culturally wrong…why do you not want to build everyone up around you, why do you not want everyone around you to do great?”

While some did agree with Rubin’s sentiments, others felt the message came from the wrong person, and even more felt his remarks played into the harmful stereotype that the Black community doesn’t support one another. One person who slammed Rubin for what he said was rapper ScHoolboy Q. Reposting a clip of the interview, ScHoolboy Q said on X,

“braH…… im cool on this app tHis sH*t outta control dog”

He followed up with,

“NO SUCH THING AS BLACK ON BLACK ANYTHING WTF”

Several X users backed ScHoolboy Q’s stance, with one person writing,

“He too comfortable. Now if someone said what they don’t like about his culture it would be a hate crime.”

Another added,

“Not Micheal Rubin getting into his “White Savior complex” bag”

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