21 Savage called on his followers in Atlanta to “do better” on Twitter, Monday, in response to gun violence in the city. In response, a fan pointed out the violent nature of his lyrics, prompting a back and forth with the rapper.
“Atlanta We Have To Do Better,” 21 wrote. “Put The F****** Guns Down!!!!!”
The aforementioned user replied with the lyrics Drake’s Honestly, Nevermind track, “Jimmy Crooks,” on which 21 raps, “Spin the block twice like it ain’t nowhere to park.”
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21 replied: “A Song Is For Entertainment It’s Not An Instruction Manual On How To Live Life In Real Life I Give Away A lot Of Money And Spread Financial Literacy To My Community Stop Trying To Make Me 1 Dimensional.”
Other users in 21’s replies more directly labeled him a ” hypocrite” for the post.
The complaint comes just a day after 21 hosted a back-to-school drive in DeKalb County, Georgia. District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson praised 21 for the event afterward, writing on Twitter, “It’s always great to be with @21savage each year for his Annual Back To School Giveaway in DeKalb! For 7 years, he has put on this amazing event providing school supplies for our precious youth! Keep up the great work.”
Check out 21 Savage’s recent tweets below.
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