Popular motivational speaker Dr. Omar Johnson is facing criticism online after comments he made that allegedly disparaged Eminem as one of the greatest rappers in history went viral. A clip from a recent episode of Johnson’s Joe Budden podcast began to gain traction on social media, with many viewers pushing back on the claim that Johnson claimed that treating the rapper like a GOAT was “white supremacy.”
In the video, Dr. Omar Johnson can be seen shouting at the host for calling Eminem one of the greatest rappers of all time, apparently claiming that it’s impossible for a non-African to be the best at rap because it starts with Fundamentally part of black culture.
Many netizens were quick to criticize his comments, with many pointing out how African-American athletes such as Michael Jordan, Serena Williams and Tiger Woods have been included in their respective sports that have historically not been associated with black people. reaching the top. culture.
‘That’s white supremacy!’: What did Dr. Omar Johnson say to Eminem?
A clip from a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast went viral on social media after guest Dr. Omar Johnson discussed Eminem’s status as a rapper.
When one of the hosts asked Johnson what he thought of the singer, the motivational speaker mentioned “African fundamentalism” and claimed that it was a mistake to rank non-Africans as the best in a predominantly black field. An insult.
“Let me say a few words to you. This is an insult to my African fundamentalism. A non-African can never be the best among Africans. It is an insult to the ancestors, it is an insult to the race It’s an insult, it’s an insult to Africans.” To every black person. Do you think I can go to Palestine and be the best thing about Palestinian culture? You’ll never see this…”
He went on to compare his status as a black man to other cultures, such as Israel, before continuing:
“We have to stop calling non-Africans the best in any aspect of our culture because it’s an insult. It’s an insult.”
After the host jumped in and asked him to acknowledge Eminem’s talent, Dr. Omar Johnson seemed to acquiesce, saying the rapper is talented. However, he rejected the premise of putting “him first,” claiming that doing so would be white supremacist:
“Yeah, I recognize Eminem’s talent. You put him first? That’s white supremacy, man. That’s white supremacy!”
While the debate over who is the greatest rapper of all time is subjective, Johnson’s depiction of the category’s clear racial divisions has drawn a lot of criticism.
Neither Eminem nor Dr. Omar Johnson made any further comment on the matter. However, this isn’t the first time the rapper has been called out for not being black, having spoken out about being a white rapper many times throughout his illustrious career.