Uncle Murda Explains Being "Mad" At Pharrell For Saying Snitching Is Acceptable

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The "Rap Up" artist said he has "no personal beef" with the megaproducer, he's just tired of snitching being promoted as something acceptable.

Discussions about snitch culture permeate Rap and Hip Hop as artists often debate the acceptance of turning informant against one's acquaintances. It has been a hot topic for years, but Tekashi 6ix9ine's recent case has catapulted the conversations into day-to-day life. There are varying opinions about if it is or is not acceptable to snitch in order to save oneself from prison time, and during a recent appearance on Drink Champs, Pharrell Williams admitted that he isn't "tough" and would snitch if need be.

This was a comment that wasn't lost on Uncle Murda who included a bit about Pharrell's remarks in his "Rap Up 2020" where he called it "stupid sh*t." While visiting Drink Champs himself, Uncle Murda clarified his stance on Pharrell's snitch comments and said it doesn't have anything to do with personal animosity.

"The difference was—you know what I didn't like about the Pharrell thing? It was just like, why promote that," said Murda. "We in an era now where motherf*ckas is thinking snitching is so cool and definitely because of a n*gga like Tekashi. So, you got these motherf*ckas making snitching like, a cool thing, and I was just mad at Pharrell for promoting that. Definitely on this platform. This is a big platform right here."

"I was just mad at him for promoting it at the time," Murda continued. "The sh*t we going through, the streets they don't need to be hearing snitchin' is cool and I'm down with snitching. Just 'cause you pay taxes don't make it cool to snitch... That's not cool. I was mad at Pharrell for doing that. No personal beef with him."

Check out Uncle Murda's full interview 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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