He unloaded on youth returning home from prison and SNAP recipients.
Comedian Mike Epps shared some words of wisdom for black men during the latest episode of the podcast Artist 2 Artist With Harlem rapper Jim Jones.
It’s doubtful everyone was happy to hear Ice Cube’s right-hand man and HGTV star.
The Indiana-raised actor had some controversial views on certain aspects of the black community. He expressed disappointment that when some people return home from prison, they are often singled out for it.
“They’re the wrong trips to celebrate,” he said. “Young man, there is no reward for returning home after 30 years. You don’t get a f**king care package, n**ga, you’re a loser. Get your ass out of here and help these kids, n**ga, give that money back.”
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Some people reacted to his comments with certain reactions.
But that’s not all. in a recent interview with Breakfast ClubEpps caused controversy when he said blacks should be cut off from food stamps, or SNAP, which benefits about 40 million Americans.
“So don’t take it personally with food stamps and all that. I’m really glad they’re cutting this n** gas off food stamps because some of us shouldn’t be on food stamps because it’s a trickle down effect,” he told Charlamagne the God.
He said accepting the benefits is more harmful than it seems.
“You get food stamps, then you buy the food that gives you cancer, then you eat the food that gives you cancer, then you’re sad, you walk around upset, your diet is messed up. “Now I will tell you an honest truth of God. Your diet sent a lot of n**gas to jail.”
Some people responded to what Epps had to say.
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