LUDACRIS Defends His Confederate Flag
« Thread started on: Nov 21st, 2005, 4:54pm »
RAP NEWZ: Ludacris has recently responded to criticisms about his Confederate Flag-inspired outfit at Saturday's Vibe Awards. According to the Atlanta-based emcee, it was just the response he was looking for.
"The discussions that have been sparked after my performance of 'Georgia' at the 2005 Vibe Awards is my exact reason for wearing a depiction of the Confederate Flag," said Ludacris via a statement. "This flag represents the oppression that we as African Americans have endured for years; this is a symbol of segregation and the racism that reigned not only throughout the South but throughout the entire United States.
"I wore it to represent where we came from, to remind people that Ray Charles' original 'Georgia' was written because of that racism," he added. "At the end of the performance, I removed and stomped on the flag to reveal my version of the flag; a flag comprised of black, red and green. Those are the colors of Africa. It is a representation and my interpretation of where we were and where we need to go."
Luda (born Christopher Bridges), who performed the song with Disturbing Tha Peace members Field Mob, concluded, "Racism is just as prevalent now and if we are not constantly mindful of our history and take charge of it; history is destined to repeat itself because of ignorance. In order to move forward, we must never forget where we were. I hope people continue to question and challenge authority, media and themselves because questioning and challenging can only lead to enlightenment."
Ludacris is no stranger to controversy. Recently, the rapper was at the center of controversy at Eastern Tennesse State University. City officials initially denied the University access to the city's Freedom Hall for the concert for security concerns.
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