Tina Lawson Gets Backlash After Thanking Chris Rock For Encouraging Vaccine

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She says she lost too many people to COVID and adds that "nobody is trying to bully you" into being vaccinated.

Anti-vaccine advocates were not happy to see Tina Lawson's recent post about Chris Rock, but she isn't budging from her stance. The ongoing vaccine debate recently reach new heights thanks to Nicki Minaj sharing stories about her cousin's friend's impotence and swollen testicles, and while the Trinidad and Tobago government vexingly responded to the assertion as misinformation, the rapper found support from those who refuse to get vaccinated.

Recently, Chris Rock came forward to reveal that he has contracted a virus and issued a warning to the public. The award-winning actor said that no one wants COVID and advised people to get vaccinated.

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Beyoncé's mother reposted a screenshot of the news and gave her input in the caption.

"Please protect yourself from serious illness and death ! It might not stop you from getting it but it will help you fight for your life," wrote Lawson. "I have lost too many people I love to this disease!! They didn't have to die ! [red heart emojis] Nobody is trying to bully you( I'm only saying this and I know I will be facing all of the negative comments and misinformation ) , but it's okay I'll take the backlash , because I care about you[red heart emojis]"

"Thanks @chrisrock for caring enough to share, you didn't have to but you did[praying hands emojis] for you[red heart emoji]." Lawson has faced opposition in her comments from people who have stated that they aren't getting the vaccine, have condemned her for promoting vaccinations, and Minaj's fans who continue to flunt the "#WeStandWithNicki" hashtag.

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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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