Trina Doesn't Want Black People To "Question If I Stand With Them"

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Trina faced backlash after calling looters "animals," and after explaining her remarks, she's back with a lengthy apology.

The internet wasn't kind to Trina following her comments about the rioting going on in many cities across America. As people have gathered together to protest police brutality and advocate of justice reform, there were a few who took advantage of the opportunity and decided to start riots. There was looting in the streets and many businesses, big and small, found themselves at a crossroads as their windows were smashed and items were stolen. Rapper Trina shared her opinion on the rioting, calling the looters "animals," and after the public dragged her name through the mud, she later clarified that she doesn't have a problem with people who were peacefully protesting.

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"Nobody wants to see our communities being burnt down or torn down or ambushed, because this is still our community, our property, our place that we gotta go," she said at the time. Now, the radio show host returned once again with a lengthy message apologizing for her recent remarks. "This week felt like an out of body experience," she wrote. "I am a roller coaster of emotions, brought on by the events of the world we all live in. These are times of great tumult and trauma."

"From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely apologize for any grief I have caused," Trina stated. "I live my life on the values of respect and regard for all people, and I will continue to do so. None of us are perfect, but thank God that we have the ability to reflect, dissect, and begin anew." Check out Trina's full message below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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