Nick Cannon changed his mindset and came with an apology to his “Jewish brothers and sisters” for his anti-semitic comments made in an interview with Public Enemy’s Professor Griff.
In Cannon’s Class podcast episode, the Wild N Out host addressed the current situation and the problem with racism but seems like he went too deep in it, speaking out his position.
Nick compared the white people to animals, calling them savages and blaming them for being evil. After the video of Nick Cannon and Griff went viral, Viacom took the decision to part ways with their long-time partner and his show Wild N Out because of his “anti-semitic” comments.
Nick Cannon says white people are "a little less," "closer to animals," "the true savages," "acting out of a deficiency so the only way they can act is evil." When does he get canceled? pic.twitter.com/vK3TBDW9i8
— Adam Ford (@Adam4d) July 14, 2020
ViacomCBS came with a statement:
“While we support ongoing education and dialogue in the fight against bigotry, we are deeply troubled that Nick has failed to acknowledge or apologize for perpetuating anti-Semitism, and we are terminating our relationship with him. We are committed to doing better in our response to incidents of anti-Semitism, racism, and bigotry. ViacomCBS will have further announcements on our efforts to combat hate of all kinds.”
At first, Cannon wasn’t feeling like he has something to apologize for.
Anyone who knows me knows that I have no hate in my heart nor malice intentions. I do not condone hate speech nor the spread of hateful rhetoric. We are living in a time when it is more important than ever to promote unity and understanding.
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) July 13, 2020
I am an advocate for people’s voices to be heard openly, fairly and candidly. In today’s conversation about anti-racism and social justice, I think we all including myself must continue educating one another &embrace uncomfortable conversations it’s the only way we ALL get better
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) July 13, 2020
Cannon then came with an apology, but for the people, not for the Viacom company.
“First and foremost I extend my deepest and most sincere apologies to my Jewish sisters and brothers for the hurtful and divisive words that came out of my mouth during my interview with Richard Griffin,” – Cannon wrote.
Following the end of the business relationship between Cannon and Viacom, which started over a decade ago, there was a big support for the TV entrepreneur from Diddy’s REVOLT TV and even The Source Magazine, who both offered new “home” to Nick Cannon.
Diddy went on Twitter to invite the already Ex-employee of ViacomCBS in his “Truly BLACK OWNED” REVOLT TV. Yet, there is no additional information if Nick accepted the invitation.
.@NickCannon come home to @REVOLTTV truly BLACK OWNED!!! ✊🏿❤️ We got your back and love you and what you have done for the culture. We are for our people first!!! For us! By US! Let's go!!!
— Diddy (@Diddy) July 15, 2020
