Takeoff, Elon Musk & Twitter, Nicki Minaj Powerhouse Performance, Celebrity Halloween Costumes 2022

[@KingofReads]

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[@Ryan-yw8iz]

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[@Brespam]

Fof your younger/newer audience can you do a video explaining why “black on black crime” isnt real and how these shootings are based on anti black community

[@TheSomethingnew1]

I actually have been crying all day. Takeoff stayed to himself and was quiet. He wasn’t even a target. This is horrifying.

[@t-low997]

I have literally been in shock since I read about it this morning...such a tragedy 😔

[@ScorpioBeauty]

This hit me a lot harder than expected…

[@ciytnnai4386]

Since I heard about this at 3am something in the early morning I scream like he was my brother... Rip to takeoff

[@divinityninefour5095]

To die in such a gruesome way and not even be the target is insanity. You literally could just be in the wrong place at the wrong time and be murdered for no reason 😢

[@samonej.7335]

Same 😢

[@ElleBoogie_]

I know you can't forsee anyone's passing, but I really did NOT see Takeoff's death coming. It seemed so random bc he's so lowkey & stays out of the way. It just seemed senseless, unnecessary and extremely sad.

[@b.jizzle6077]

Well said 💯

[@brittney5563]

It still hasn’t hit me yet. Doesn’t seem real.

[@catmouse2882]

@@brittney5563 you heffas might wanna check yourselves into the mental hospital now because Black males killing other Black males is a way of life in the Black community. Like...where have you been the last 50+ yrs??? Why are we acting like this doesn't happen every single day?????

[@JulianSteve]

I still cannot believe it. Takeoff be minding his business. May he rest in peace🙏🏾

[@dakotahearst908]

AMENN

[@Lisa____]

Takeoff passing is extremely sad. I really don’t get into these celebs like that but this one is disturbing

[@alexisnicholson8815]

Same here! I think for me it’s because he was so chill and I never really heard anything bad about him in the media 💔 I seen the video also which broke my heart 😢 R.I.P Takeoff 🙏🏾

[@babygirltdi]

Same but he was so quiet and unproblematic I liked him. I find it very disturbing that someone would harm him.

[@lauren2108]

He was my favorite… Unproblematic and quiet …

[@tammyjefferson2436]

The sad part was he wasn't even gambling he said he was an innocent bystander. Just typical when it comes to spraying bullets the innocent always dies. Condolences to his family.

[@FloEunice]

Jason lee doesn’t deserve to say anything at all and always make it about him. The obsession he has on wanting to be a part of everything including a death of a senseless act says a lot ! Jason lee gives narcissistic vibes and is just a sorry man.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

He’s obsessed with black folks! He needs to go bother _his_ people!

[@davidshirley4696]

Very low vibrational Leo behavior.

[@Marie-jd5de]

But isn’t Jason a blogger too!!! Why can’t he post his uncaring thoughts!! I know that’s SAD but that’s the miserable world we live in!!

[@JulianSteve]

Jason Lee needs his platform taken or taking a break… In my humble opinion. The same thing applies to The Shaderoom and similar platforms💯

[@amandadunn7678]

The. Best. Comment. On. Here.👏🏾 It's a shame someone had to be murdered for ppl to see how incredibly narcissistic & self-absorbed Lee is.

[@simplysabrina5294]

since I woke up this morning, I’ve been in tears all day. It just hits terribly when you have personally known people affected by senseless acts of gun violence. I can’t anymore

[@ElleBoogie_]

Not for nothing, Takeoff was my favorite Migo. So this one really hurts. 😢 And I hope people are surrounding Quavo bc I didn't know they were basically raised as brothers & Offset too bc there are very few things worse than losing a loved one while you're at odds.

[@mzjonz88]

Takeoff is Offset's cousin.

[@Jypsyhussle]

@@mzjonz88 and he’s Quavo’s nephew

[@ElleBoogie_]

@@mzjonz88 I know. Technically, he's Quavo's nephew too. But he was raised in the same household as Quavo. They were literally raised like brothers. So I know it's hitting him different. Offset is definitely hurting too though. Esp since they were at odds.

[@ElleBoogie_]

@@Jypsyhussle Right. But Takeoff and Quavo were raised in the same household like brothers. I can't imagine what he's going through.

[@UrbanDecayLova247]

Takeoff and Offset actually weren’t at odds, it was Quavo and Offset. Takeoff was hanging out with Offset not too long ago.

[@succulentbrown]

Holding black men accountable for gun violence isn’t anti-black, and I say this with absolute love for you and the community. Stats prove that black men have similar rates of gun violence as white men despite being a much smaller group within the US population. Other groups have their problems but because black folks have it hardest in this system, the last thing we need is for them to add to the already high incarceration and fatherless home rates. Nonblacks are never in the vicinity of black violence, and we have to accept that. We will continue to suffer if we don’t.

[@pharaoh9391]

Definitely agree! I think the problem is FOR US (black folks) we have a problem culturally. As a culture we have to grow and come together and this society where we are so opposed to each other because of ideals isn’t helping us either. Very sad but like this take

[@deej5608]

@@pharaoh9391 we can't come together if black men refuse to hold themselves accountable. This didn't have to happen. A lot of these murders didn't have to happen. Why are you as an individual having such a low respect for life that you feel someone dying is worth their jewelry, bags, vehicles and f****** sidewalks that you don't even own but claim ownership of. Aren't you tired of black men not being held accountable not holding themselves accountable crying these tattoo tears and then it's rinsing repeat all over again. They don't give a f*** about themselves they don't give a f*** about each other they don't give a f*** about the women they don't give a f*** about their children they go off to other communities and they do the same s*** but you're crying about us coming together no call the thing a thing point at the actual issue it's black men

[@pharaoh9391]

@@deej5608 it’s the same black men typically raised by single black mothers that seem to always be in some shit…we all need to be held accountable! I’m not sayin BM are perfect but if we can’t even agree that as a culture we are off then we ain’t getting nowhere. But I respect ur opinion fasho I’ll make a video on mine in depth check it out and let’s have a convo

[@hollyjames.]

@@pharaoh9391 BM created a culture of abandoning their children at an 80% rate. Habitual and notorious single mother makers, of all colors. The parent who stayed to raise the child is less of problem than the one who left. This is NOT a "we" issue. This is a BM issue. BW aren't running around gunning folks down either. Own your stuff. We're not sharing in this blame. BM culture is violence and abandonment. Owning it is the first step to addressing it.

[@Onlygreatnesss]

Everyone understands the racists history of the phrase “black on black crime.” But at some point the conversation of black men killing black men must be had. It annoys me when people keep ignoring the conversation. We can’t keep saying it’s anti-blackness. We get it, but there needs to be a honest conversation about black men and the violence they inflict on their community.

[@cah8124]

Black on Black crime. Black men taking lives without a care., terrorizing our communities. , it’s so sad. Parents need to do better. At this point, it’s Rap vs pro black life.Choose One!!!

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

They’re kìlling women and children too, with alarming DV rates.

[@MrsDotWhit]

Yes 🙌🏾

[@melw9147]

I suggest you watch seren’s video on here on black on black crime she made a few years ago.

[@JulianSteve]

Yes, I am planning to make a video soon on this topic. I am taking a break and want to be respectful because Takeoff just passed away. It’s important to discuss, but I do not want to offend anyone. I do think a few Black KZbinrs are planning to discuss this sooner than I am. At least Justin is trying to talk about it here and on Patreon😭💯

[@stonejones4934]

The truth does not equate to anti-blackness. We as a community can never be 100% honest in these discussions so they lead nowhere. The truth is that many black men do not value the lives of the people in our community. Point blank period. Let's stop constantly making excuses.

[@babygirltdi]

TMZ has been trash! Pictures of this man's deceased body all over social media is horrific! The family is suffering and now they have to contend with something like that is unbelievable. My prayers are with the family 🙏🙏🙏

[@mrssuchafknladyy2078]

How y'all think they got the footage tho...bc niggas ain't shit and are insensitive and are always on cloutshit and it's fkn disgusting

[@babygirltdi]

@@mrssuchafknladyy2078 oh I agree 💯💯💯 instead of catching a killer they're chasing a dollar. It's sad ASF!

[@greenqueen2790]

Yes...remember how they did Paul Walker smh 😟

[@JulianSteve]

Fuck TMZ for real. Fuck them😒‼️

[@babygirltdi]

@@JulianSteve exactly 💯💯

[@Lauren.O]

This internet crap has people's heads messed up. There's no reason that video should have been ANYWHERE. We need more empathy and sympathy, this is real life

[@HoneyloveJ]

I absolutely agree!

[@JulianSteve]

I agree. There’s a time and place. Showing off things like this online is sick. Some of these people online are unhinged. It’s sad😔

[@andrecarr5816]

I deleted the Twitter app a few days ago. It’s not worth it. As Black ppl, we need to protect our peace.

[@cinnamonaries2024]

I agree. Twitter is very Toxic

[@mrs.johnson4831]

The squeaky floorboards when NM was dancing had me weak!! Lol😂

[@originaldwoods]

It’s her mouthing “I don’t know” with that leg up that takes me out every time. Nicki, STAND UP! 🤣🤣🤣

[@babygirlshaniah]

She’s naturally funny😂❤sag energy ♐️

[@sunshinejewel2952]

@@babygirlshaniah 🙄 please stop with all the zodiac stuff for every little thing.

[@msthang5366]

@@babygirlshaniah without even trying. So natural honey

[@yendaaaa]

@@sunshinejewel2952 lol i like to joke around about zodiac signs too (superficially) but people seem to not know its a pseudoscience 😫

[@babygirlshaniah]

@@sunshinejewel2952 Thanks I’ll keep doing it🙃

[@ThatGirlJackie84]

tmz is disgusting… no different than those cops passing around pics of Kobe & his daughter. nothing is sacred anymore. tbh the way ppl consume death & violence is extremely disturbing.

[@mynotificationsareoff..goc358]

You're gonna blame tmz and not the person who shot him? Make it make sense 🤦‍♀️

[@HoneyloveJ]

It is highly disturbing and scary how comfortable ppl are viewing graphic stuff like that..

[@szasremmurd8002]

My thing is did they post their albums or just their death?

[@nicolejames660]

🎯 🎯🎯

[@bethanychatman9531]

@@mynotificationsareoff..goc358 Both are disgusting. You don't have to save one from criticism for their actions and the commenter wasn't.

[@Nia7918]

I think the two issues are separate. Yes, black people dying as a result of discrimination and racism is a real thing, however, black on black violence is a real thing too and we cannot keep pretending as if it is not a serious issue when it is

[@mynotificationsareoff..goc358]

90 something percent of all black deaths are cause by other black people.

[@lb8853]

I agree.

[@Opqrstuvwx]

They are definitely related. It's not one or the other, they are a part of the same web. We get lost trying to separate them, but the type of communities we have been herded into isn't by coincidence. We have to tackle this strategically to get at the root, not just the symptoms that makes it to the media.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Exactly. I’m a black woman from the South now living in Asia. I’ve experienced racism and discrimination across the globe and economic hardship, but, if anything, it’s made me MORE empathetic towards other black folks, not less. At my lowest points (and they’ve been low), I’ve never hurt someone else, especially someone who knows the struggle! He’s making excuses for narcissists and sociopaths.

[@Jessica.Shawnte]

Exactly

[@jordache141]

Why when Nicki was up there stretching I thought of Kenya when they had that party with bolo and bravo added the sound effects 😂

[@SmithandWessonismyprotection]

💀🤣🤣

[@qt7140]

🤣🤣

[@cincodemanny]

Thank you Justin for talking about the piss poor taste of people sharing images/videos of the incident. Stop adding to the trauma for shock value! This is someone’s child !

[@thetiredfemme3652]

If people can’t control their egos and emotions, then I pray they stop placing themselves in spaces, places and positions were it’s to the detriment of others and themselves. I’m praying for Takeoff’s family, friends, fans and all of us in between who’s trying to process this tragedy and the trauma of it all. EDIT: I just want to add some clarity. My statement was in reference to the shooter and/or whomever the altercation was between. I would never blame Takeoff for the actions of others. According to reports he was an innocent bystander. Unfortunately he’s no longer with us because others couldn’t control their emotions and egos nor handle disagreements without violence.

[@HoneyloveJ]

Yes! Nobody has to be a victim cause their lack of intelligence ugh. Rip Takeoff

[@thetiredfemme3652]

@@HoneyloveJ I just want to add some clarity. My statement was in reference to the shooter and/or whomever the altercation was between. I would never blame Takeoff for the actions of others. According to reports he was an innocent bystander.

[@HoneyloveJ]

@@thetiredfemme3652 I'm not making it that way I'm simply agreeing with you and sending condolences to him for being a victim just being there

[@thetiredfemme3652]

@@HoneyloveJ I didn’t receive it negatively or as a disagreement. After rereading my original statement, I felt my intent wasn’t too clear. I appreciate you commenting 🙏🏾🤎

[@HoneyloveJ]

@@thetiredfemme3652 oh okay I understand, thank you

[@Ellepmarie]

Regardless of Quavo “getting rowdy” if that’s what happened,because we honestly don’t know. Why are you open firing in a room full of people? How did we skip over that? Just like they blamed the young woman in PNB’s death people are blaming everyone but the person that is truly at fault. The killer. RIP 🕊️

[@Vanjee24]

Take off was shot on accident by someone in his own entourage on Quavo’s behalf. Multiple things can be true at once. There’s video footage of Quavo upset and arguing right before his nephew’s demise.

[@brawta]

Right! We advanced to anti-blackness and people are ignoring a gun was brought AND fired at a PRIVATE event!!!

[@trioduece7559]

Where’s the accountability from black people at this point. I’m tired of blaming the man or poverty. Enough is enough

[@Beesha_E]

With the stories i'm seeing on a daily, I don't think we can blame the system in 2022. I'm seeing these men not only take out each other, but the women and children as well. I think you're telling these men that their actions are ok because of "the system." Let's hold these grown men accountable for their actions. It's ok to place the blame where it should go. It doesn't mean you don't love your people.

[@divinityninefour5095]

💯

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Right! The lack of accountability is what will keep black folks locked in this purgatory. Justin might be gay, but the male pops out when it comes to accountability and non-black women in black spaces.

[@shiairaz]

💯💯💯💯 Wish I could like this 1000xs

[@201stars]

You don’t see female rappers gunning each other down. This is squarely a black male issue. It’s time to call a spade a spade.

[@kaylad1669]

Exactly!!! Ppl had no problems blaming an innocent woman for her bf getting sh0t by another BLAXK man right in front of her bc she happened to post on her IG story, but we can’t call out men for the harm the enact every day on each other and everyone around them, or it’s anti-black??!!? Smh 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@knitmore3]

So true. I grew up and lived most of my life in Chicago. When I moved to California, I didn’t realize how traumatized I was until I got pulled over right outside my house and had a panic attack.

[@khanyisiledweba9917]

Rest in power Takeoff❤ such an unproblematic soul 🤍

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

accountability is important. You can't excuse everything as anti-black. Yes people have to be accountable for using guns on each other. This was not about them being safe and something happening out of the blue.

[@rhondac.891]

I’m sorry Justin, but every other group uplifts, take care and protect themselves. So yes black people do need to do better because literally no one is coming to save anyone. Yes we have to save ourselves and do better. Waiting on the world to be kinder to us is pointless because obviously it doesn’t work. Put it on black people!

[@steph_880]

Right because blaming others or the system have gotten us nowhere. Where is the accountability within our community?

[@fruitmonsterfly1]

I agree that Black people need to do better, bc we definitely do, but the idea that every other group uplifts each other more than we do is not true. They have a ton of issues as well, the spotlight just isn't on them as much. And honestly, Black people are more willing to talk about our issues publicly, while other communities brush their shit under the rug.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

He really doesn’t get it. Black folks will never be anything more than inspiration and a good time at best and “criminal” at worse unless we MAKE them respect our power. He’s essentially saying do nothing but complain and (low-key) don’t vote. He has no solutions.

[@Jessica.Shawnte]

The black community is the only community that uplifts low life’s behavior

[@nightxlynxs]

💯🤦

[@Teenytinymia]

That video of Nicki stretching her leg was giving Jane Fonda workout video lol

[@sjlewis271]

I get more and more reasons to not go anywhere because BM are truly starting to terrify me. Idgaf if that sounds anti blque. IT'S THE TRUTH. I feel safer around BW than I do BM. That is a serious problem. Until we are ready to face that issue head on, these things will keep happening and I will continue to be on alert for my life. BW are not out here committing these types of crimes!

[@TheAliciaf08]

Agreed. We can’t keep blaming white supremacy for the actions of these ninjas. Black women and the black lgbtq aren’t out here doing all these killings, they are. We come from the same homes and communities as these ninjas and we ain’t here offing people every few hours.

[@Vanjee24]

This! What happened to Take off is devastating, but I’m noticing through this tragedy important conversations are being had FINALLY.

[@GhanimaCrimson]

i feel the same. they terrify me. the conversation is long overdue. the DV rates, femicide rates, child death rates are through the roof

[@michelledawntaylor]

Not "Supa Creaky girl"! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ebross4236]

TMZ is a whole mess I been stop watching them.

[@longhairgetinthere]

Yep since Vance left....

[@JulianSteve]

Same here. Fuck TMZ🤷🏾‍♂️….

[@SomebodysMomma]

I am sorry but we have to hold black folks accountable for their behavior. Enough of blaming the "man" This was not this. We have to do better and do better by each other

[@catmouse2882]

When you hold Black males accountable then that's when real change will happen. This is NOT about Black folks. The women and the children in Blackistan are victims of Black males violence...their degeneracy...their lack of provision and protection. This is a Black male problem that only Black males can fix. Miss me with placing blame on women and children!!!

[@SomebodysMomma]

@@catmouse2882 Hold up! My comment didn't name black women and children. But we can all do better at raising our children better. I know what the issue is. I am black woman doing better for the next generation.

[@catmouse2882]

@@SomebodysMomma Whose "Black folks" then? Is Black folks a euphemism for Black men?

[@yendaaaa]

@@catmouse2882 are you TRYING to argue. Two things can exist at once. I completely agree most of the bullshit comes from black males, but parents also need to raise their kids better. Bam. You’re both correct.

[@catmouse2882]

@@yendaaaa This isn't a parent issue since these were grown ass men...not toddlers. This is a Black male culture that is degenerate, immoral, and treacherous. Let's call a thing a thing.

[@jerri3285]

Ok let’s call it what it is. Once you leave the hood LEAVE THE HOOD!!! No clubs no bowling no dice games. Small circle stay home with family. Blacks we are so much better return to glory ASAP.

[@1.0.2.4]

I don’t believe anyone has described where the Migos grew up and they all were raised together was not in the hood. Bowling doesn’t start violence and yes dice games have resulted in loss of life that kind of gambling has never been a good thing.

[@kaylad1669]

No… these men need to be held accountable for their actions… PERIOD!! Ain’t no nuance to senseless k!lling.. sorry, not sorry

[@Sun.ce.214]

Exactly. I do agree with him when he said theirs multiple reasons for black on black crime but at the end of the day black men have not been taught to practice bettering themselves mentally and emotionally so you have generation of black men killing other black men over "pride" "manhood" instead of walking away from a situation. Also why how is takeoff one of the most successful well-known rappers with a net worth of almost 40 million dollars shooting dice to begin with??

[@kaylad1669]

@@Sun.ce.214 him shooting or not shooting dice shouldn’t even matter fr.. he shouldn’t have lost his life.. point blank period! But blk men are CHOOSING to be this way, blk women better themselves and have sought out education and careers.. most blk men just don’t want to do the work 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@AwesomeAshleyGlam]

Completely agree! It is so sad that no longer value life and think it's cool to be this way. Black men choose this as you stated. I'm tired of blaming everyone else but the black men pulling the guns. White men would have never had us in captivity if the African men hadn't sold us to them in the first place. We need to start having real conversations and be accountable.

[@kaylad1669]

@@AwesomeAshleyGlam ‼️‼️‼️💯💯

[@danneighheart1890]

I wish people took the value of life more serious. Takeoff was quiet and very humble in real life. I hope the family can come together and heal together R.I.P. Takeoff💔🕊

[@AsiaJungg]

Jason saying he never got to interview takeoff, sr nobody cares that man will never get to see another day and you talking about an interview 😡

[@thepettyadvocate]

My exact words! He won't get to see his family again but you think someone concerned about an interview! Just disgusting!

[@tasonice9148]

I haven't felt so moved by a celebrity's death since we lost nipsey. This is sad

[@itinavarait]

It's Kobe for me 😢

[@lajoy8]

💯

[@ladysworld4335]

Me either. I didn't even sleep last night..

[@oliviabrewer1259]

Rest Easy Takeoff❤️

[@shylapollard5165]

Just bc you're a celebrity doesn't mean you're untouchable. BM need to care more about BM and bw lives. I'm a bw and every week I see at least 6 cases of BM killing their baby mama, gf, wife, and kids too. I use to speak like you. Now I see as I've gotten older it really is us. The population of BM and bw have decreased over the past 3 years in. The America. It was at 16% 4 years ago. I don't expect much from other races bc ik how they view us. But I expect more from BM and bw.

[@behappy-lg8fg]

💯

[@201stars]

It’s not anti-black to point out the fact that it’s black men who are disproportionately gunning each other down. It’s a fact. You don’t see female rappers being gunned down. TakeOff didn’t deserve what happened to him, but as a people we have to point out the elephant in the room, it’s long past due.

[@pharaoh9391]

Facts!!! I love us and we know white folks have fucked us up but as a whole we need to change up culturally even things we praise and put value into isn’t good. The fact that over the last 30/40 years we’ve embraced this gang culture so heavily that we bash our own for not being apart of it 🤦🏿‍♂️ it’s sad but we have to stop

[@alexiswarren3735]

Finally someone said it.

[@hollyjames.]

Right! Yet they still can't take accountability to save their lives, as we see here. Then they keep saying "We". NO. It's you BM causing all of this violence within your communities. 14% of the population with 3x's the rate of violence. Can't even address fem icide if you won't acknowledge this simple issue.

[@faerie111]

it’s anti black to continually use that well known talking point as if you’re moving the conversation forward in any way beside stating a fact that continues to harm black men. think, what is the purpose of what i’m saying? what does it implicate? how do i sound?

[@s.o8328]

I absolutely understand not wanting to give credence to the black-on-black crime dog whistle. But we have to talk about how toxic masculinity in our culture is ending so many lives in our community which is already traumatized due to white supremacy. Toxic masculinity/Causalities due to toxic masculinity is within every culture however it manifests differently in ours. Shedding light on how it directly affects us is so needed. Speaking on how we need to heal trauma, evaluate how much of our popular culture centers harming our own communities is nuanced. But it's a conversation we must have. It's getting to be too much. We're further traumatizing ourselves.

[@sammyjames1234]

I’m sick of us (black ppl) we keep lacking accountability when it comes at the hands of us!! WE DO THIS TO OURSELVES ! But nobody wants to talk about that. We do it !!! I’m sooo sick of that narrative that it’s propaganda

[@perrinmontenegro]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@omarbain2946]

Black men are jealous of other successful black men. They are evil. Hard truth stop it. They also worship vwhite women

[@reallyitsjackiev.meadows7578]

I'm glad you spoke...about the Delta thing....I appreciate your opinion on it. It was very sensible. Celebrity is running wild with their privilege on social media.

[@vanessajohnson1205]

🤣🤣🤣 not the sound effects on Nikki

[@G3minilady.]

Took me out😂😂😂😂😂

[@jpmackey1607]

That reminded me of someone adding a squeaky floor to a recent video of Justin Timberlake trying to dance. 😂😂😂

[@therealestperiod]

I feel you so heavy when you were saying the media and social media in general was making a mockery of his death. Takeoff was my favorite Migos and artist. As a fan, all i ever wanted was for him to get his props. this was the first time i actually shed tears for a famous person who passed away. idk this one just hit different 💯

[@mz__jehhh]

U ain’t lied, I had just had my daughter LITERALLY and a bullet came through our window. Had I been sitting on the toilet I wouldn’t be typing today. U can truly just be doing you…be out the way….and still end up unalived.

[@yendaaaa]

WHAT!!!!🥺 Glad you && your bby are ALIVE AND WELL 🥰 But like what the fk.

[@Mommyoftwooak]

There are multiple things that have led to a crime like this. I just don’t think is productive to not recognize that certain members of society are simply violent, and combined with the fact that these creatures are out here having access to weapons… it’s a VERY scary thing/thought. Let’s not drink the kool aid, y’all. People are really out here hurting each other, not the state or agencies. And to have a discussion, or different opinions about it, does not mean that a person is being anti 🕳️

[@sierramcclary2897]

Thank You. I was looking for this comment.

[@MrsDotWhit]

Thank you for this! I just didn’t agree with all the points.

[@Mommyoftwooak]

@@sierramcclary2897 Absolutely, we can’t stay quiet. Shit is sad 😞

[@Mommyoftwooak]

@@Robin-cz7tw Right? I just wish they would focus on the actual person committing the crime, as opposed to the ridiculous delusional semantics of it all.

[@Mommyoftwooak]

@@MrsDotWhit I didn’t either, it felt like he was blaming it on everything else, other than the actual person who commuted the crime.

[@kamii87]

OMG I still remember the moment it was announced when Aaliyah passed. I was 14, watching the playoffs between the Sixers and Lakers and they’d gone into overtime. Breaking news came across the ticker tape and it still haunts me when I think of it. Less than a week later, I flew alone for the first time and kept feeling like I was gonna crash. A couple weeks after that, I started high school. A day later, 9/11 happened. 2001 was a wonky ass year

[@LifeWithKayi]

His death broke my heart 😢 he did not deserve this. I just can’t right now

[@naturallydope6971]

Rest in peace! My sincere condolences to his entire family and friends. So 😥 praying 🙏 for his family.

[@mikhalaa746]

Its very weird people pulling out their phones to capture tragedy yet when its time to actually help with the investigation they didn't see anything.🙄

[@xrystx]

Halloween is not the same anymore. When did dressing up as celebrities become the thing to do? Maybe it’s just me but Halloween is for spooky/scary costumes.

[@jocelynfore4605]

RIP Takeoff. I don't know how to feel about this one...

[@benjis1465]

This is so unfortunate I really hope Quavo and Offset mend their relationship because this really proved tomorrow isn’t promised don’t hold any grudges to your real loved ones y’all

[@TyWerks]

Can't blame TMZ for this one. We don't care about each other

[@a.c5009]

BOTH can be true. We as a community with be a target no matter what to some degree AND also we have to take some accountability within our own community. We have a toxic portion of the rap industry and black male culture that we need to address. Holding our own inner issues accountable is not anti-black.

[@Weekendwavves]

I’m just sick of all the sexy costumes. I miss when costumes were fun.

[@lorip.3571]

Did you not see Heidi klum as a worm? Janell as the rabbit ?

[@coreygrimes9166]

also Monica's planet of the apes costume

[@chatman4998]

People are creative every year for Halloween especially this year ur just not looking

[@fangal12]

@@lorip.3571 Heidi Klum's costume was horrifying and hilarious. I love that she went way above and beyond.

[@Giraffe27]

@@lorip.3571 miss Heidi always delivers! I love her!

[@Hephzibah_n_beulah]

I wouldn’t say I’m a fan not quite sure I know any of their music BUT this one hit hard, really really hard. I cried, I prayed. I’m sad

[@ckantrel1977]

🤡

[@cynthiahoward2285]

Thank you Justin for uploading today. I am heartbroken about Takeoff and his life being cut so short.

[@sammyjames1234]

The “system” isn’t the blame for takeoff’s death it’s the SHOOTER. JUSTIN you should ignorant and overthinking this

[@tamcar04]

NOT THE ANKLE BRACELET!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@esbizzze]

Auntie Sheryl love her, but she is out of order. She had no consideration for the employee. Never saw her in this vain before. The bad part is was not from a media source, it was from the actual source.

[@edriannawilliams8914]

I been waiting for someone to go in on Monica aka Goonica 😅lame antics

[@ms.sharpe8820]

How is blk on blk crime not a “thing” I’m not understanding how someone can disagree with that. It’s a thing and it’s been our “thing” for far too long

[@fruitmonsterfly1]

Black on Black crime is a "thing" like Latino on Latino crime is a thing or White on White crime. The majority of the US is super segregated and people of the same race tend to live together, so if someone commits a crime against you, it's most likely that they will look like you. The issue is that "Black on Black crime" is highlighted as if we commit more crime against each other than other races, or that we are more prone to violence against each other than other races when that is not true. It makes us seem more dangerous and more stupid to be frank. That's why it's not a thing and it's merely a WS talking point. I hope this makes sense.

[@ItsMsAliciaNicole]

@@fruitmonsterfly1 you explained this perfectly!!

[@fruitmonsterfly1]

@@ItsMsAliciaNicole thank you!

[@Opqrstuvwx]

@@fruitmonsterfly1 well said! Sadly we don't understand this ourselves. We can tackle our issues without thinking we are "worse" than anyone else.

[@sierramcclary2897]

@@fruitmonsterfly1 thank you so much for breaking that down.

[@5karatsormore]

Nicki was looking like a messy super freaky grandma for real 😂😂😂

[@darrisdixon3296]

😂😂😂 a mess

[@JUStiger..328]

I’ve never seen someone from the “Caribbean”so stiff🤦‍♀️

[@5karatsormore]

@@JUStiger..328 that’s probably why trinidad don’t claim her 😂😂

[@ebonymckinney6427]

28 years old...didn't have a chance to have a family of his own and he was non-confrontational

[@brittneysperspective8433]

That’s one thing the new rap girls exposed about Nicki. She had always been a terrible performer. The other girls can’t outrap Nicki, but DOJA Cat, Megan thee Stallion, Lizzo & Cardi can outperform her in their sleep. With half the effort. 😂

[@dejstoney]

They can definitely outrap her. Nicki’s freestyles are not even good. The few that she has.

[@laurasmith7196]

Megan can outrap her

[@nonsobenaiah6332]

@@laurasmith7196 you just bird brain.

[@nonsobenaiah6332]

@@dejstoney all the popping females can't rap they're all trash when it comes to rapping step up you thinking and hearing.

[@nonsobenaiah6332]

Nicki can perform regardless bif what you say you can't judge one with one performance Bor are you soiw.?

[@kelliebrown8787]

I have to agree for once with you Nicki I love you girl and you are funny but why did you open your legs like that?! Hilarious 😂

[@morganbluee2462]

I was literally just binge watching your videos and then you uploaded. YESSSSSS

[@kamii87]

I really look forward to your takes because you keep it 💯 and you never leave out humanizing the folks you’re talking about. Thank you, Justin

[@theronpaige7541]

I’m employed at one of the busiest coroner’s office in the county. Black black people being murdered in alarming rates by other black people ( men) is definitely an issue. Accountability is key. RIP TakeOff

[@darkskinbae3544]

I’m just gonna say it, I’m just gonna say it, I’m just going to say it. I do not hang around nor socialize with certain people for this very reason. You can be quiet stick to yourself not be into drama and your proximity to certain people will get you done in. Never ever ever heard anyone say anything negative about takeoff like ever. The most unproblematic young rapper of this generation in just because he hung around certain type of people look… SAD AFFF!!! I never have nor will i ever watch that video. Gross and horrific. Nicki cant dance she gyrates. Which is prob a lil harder with the weight gain, no shade cause im about a double double with a shake away from being the same shape, plus all the girdles and shapewear.

[@ItsMsAliciaNicole]

I agree that’s my only take unsavory characters bring nothing but darkness and ignorance. It’s best once you reach a certain level to stay far away

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

I’d imagine the enhancements are heavy as well. It’s not gonna fall into a natural place either.

[@daralee3186]

I think about it all day everyday. I use to get happy when listening to him now this just makes me mad. He was my favorite.

[@brezzyFbaby1011]

“I’m waking up. I’m thankful to wake up. And the first thing I see, is Black death.” I don’t know if y’all heard that the first time. Thank you for existing, Justin 🙏🏾

[@daralee3186]

Yes. My husband and my kids were sleeping and at 3 to 4 in the morning someone started shooting right outside my bedroom window. It woke me up instantly. At first I thought it was at our house but when I got up I saw it was actually my neighbor's.

[@zoeb3639]

Listen I am concerned about black on black crime. I do not have the answers or know where to begin but it hurts my soul. As a mother , my heart is hurting. The tears are in my eyes writing this.

[@mscarmel2528]

I remember when Trina (the rapper) called out black on black crime where she lost her first bf and brother to black on black crime she said this during the time of the BLM movement so alot of people was upset but I knew what she was trying say I guess wrong time though but its sad and Im so tired of violence periodttttt! R.I.H. Takeoff he was so laid back unproblematic 😢💔💔 I loved Megan halloween outfit the animae bunny I cant think of the name

[@tiffanieepiphany7746]

I was ready to hear your commentary on Takeoff.

[@shantelane2553]

Thank you for speaking on THE SHADEROOM!!!

[@ktnixon81]

I love me some Sheryl Lee Ralph but girl, be on time!

[@downwiththeclique7239]

Superball Dragon!?! 😂😂😂

[@tym9080]

I agree with some of the sentiments and think the two issues are separate. There's a disconnect when wealthy black men who should be in separate spaces and escape some systemic pressures should escape the ills that afflict those in poverty and beaten down by the system. But who do we blame when these men keep dying from gun violence esp. from their own. R.I.P takeoff 🙏🙏

[@tryfelife9497]

Super freaky struggle 😂😂😂

[@darrisdixon3296]

😂😂

[@lovelydime7913]

I agree even taking preventive measures to keep your self and others around you still has a risk factor but the risk are less. Prevention means taking actions to lower the negative circumstances.

[@MightyTameLion]

I understand your perspective and I agree, there is nuance in the conversation of poverty and violence in the black community.But, at some point we should be able to acknowledge that there is an issue with the "culture" in the black community. BM need more male role models, therapy, and discipline. Gun control is definitely an issue, but if you have the same disposition, that gun can easily be replaced with another weapon.

[@Unknown-fc8dn]

We need to continue this conversation on Patreon. Please get the In The Middle team. We need y’all

[@omarbain2946]

People are sick of black men, big children. Nobody Care's

[@kanietv]

I honestly thought I could only watch abbott elemn with someone but its actually that funny that you can watch alone lol and I'm actually not impressed easily but the style of comedy (mockumentary) is funny ASF lmaoooooo

[@KeishaThaDiva]

I totally disconnected from my social media today

[@ItsMsAliciaNicole]

Same I’m super sensitive to strong emotions and his d/ath really triggered me. Being an empath sucks 😢

[@meemeepalmer4144]

This is very sad!!!! Everyone who met Takeoff said he was very humble,very respectable,very chill n laid back. N whomever recorded his death need to think about his family having to see that over n over😡

[@novaiamme8705]

Control your emotions 💯💯anger has to be Managed in OUR community we get upset and act out of anger with no clear thought or respect for anyone

[@jermen5137]

I literally said the same exact words yesterday about Halloween!!! Like are y’all actually having fun or you just wanting attention and participation points just because everybody else is doing something and you feel like you have to in order to fit in. Like are people even going out in these “costumes” and actually having fun or are they just doing it for a photo shoot and taking it off just to post online… and Most of these photo shoots seem so forced and not at all authentic. We are really living in a time where the fun has been sucked out of everything all for social media attention. It’s ruining all things and this is why I reminisce so much about the 90s and 2000s. Ugh🙄

[@liteeyes1882]

I agree!!! All of these celebrities with the multiple costumes photo shoots is corny!!! Their not even going to costume parties, just getting dressed up for social media pics!!! 🙄

[@ivythegreat4943]

RIP too take off the coolest Migo ✨

[@misstiff29]

Also if we say it's the system, that's why we are calling out the music. It's called intracultural crime and look to see how oppression affects us.

[@MiracleMommy8759]

It's so many factors to the increase of violence. People need to learn " You have no right to take a life".

[@charlita25]

“Super ball 🧶 dragon 🐉 “ 😩

[@jachiquitabonaparte5090]

I always enjoy your content. But I must say I love your hair. I remember when you started growing dress. It fits you well.

[@latisewilson4561]

Humanity makes me weep

[@thetiredfemme3652]

On GOD, literally 24 hrs a day!!!

[@formerlyfoote3380]

Agreed.

[@ivythegreat4943]

No disrespect to Sheryl Lee Ralph but I do agree with Justin we don’t know how she is in real life we don’t know her motives we really don’t know what she’s about and it’s kind of weird that she’s going on the Internet speaking about it now and I’m pretty sure she had a lot of incidents where this has happen and like she said she’s been late many times but since you can’t get away with now you’re on the internet … it’s just something too keep my eye on.. she also gives me that fake aunt vibe we’re she’s cool too you professional and well spoken in public and then she’s disrespectful and bitter behind close doors… Alright D you’re not my mother (My Moesha Voice)

[@titlepending1302]

Girl and that annoying Azz endangered species bs

[@violetvickers3586]

The Jamaican in her should have given her the instinct to reach the airport 3 hours before the flight.

[@ivythegreat4943]

@@violetvickers3586 boom that part lol

[@tonithegoddess7437]

I cried when i heard the took Take off from us man. The most laid back & talented one smh