DJ Vlad Criticized for Threatening Black Professor’s Position Following Comments on Drake-Kendrick Lamar Feud

DJ Vlad lately discovered himself on the heart of controversy after sharing his ideas on Kendrick Lamar’s new diss observe geared toward Drake, titled “Not Like Us.” The dialog took a heated flip when Morgan Jerkins, an  writer, editor, and professor at Princeton College — additionally notably the niece of famed producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins — responded to Vlad’s critique of the observe’s combine, emphasizing that he ought to chorus from commenting on what she termed a “Black Folk Affair.”

Vlad’s response to Jerkins’ preliminary remark sparked additional debate. He questioned whether or not a Princeton professor was implying {that a} white particular person has no proper to voice opinions about hip-hop. Jerkins clarified her stance, asserting the significance of centering Black voices in discussions about hip-hop tradition, which appeared to solely escalate the scenario additional.

The change grew more and more tense, with Vlad hinting at contacting Princeton College about Jerkins’ remarks and even suggesting he would possibly affect her skilled standing. This response has drawn appreciable consideration on social media, with many customers criticizing Vlad for his method, viewing it as an overreaction and inappropriate given the context of the dialogue.

Twitter reacted criticizing the change: