regulator 0 #1 September 6, 2011 http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/09/06/soulja-boy-apologizes-after-members-armed-forces-slam-his-anti-military-song/?test=faces Soulja Boy says he let his "words get the best of [him]" when he released a new rap video saying, "F**k the troops," and now he's issued a full apology to the entire U.S. military. The rapper ignited a wave of controversy this week over his new song, "Let's Be Real" -- which includes the lyrics: "F**k the FBI and the army troops ... fighting for what? Be your own man ... I'll be flying through the clouds with green like I'm Peter Pan." TMZ spoke with Fred A. Flores -- a retired Marine who is now a commissioner for the L.A. County Veteran’s Advisory Commission. Flores tells us, "It's a very offensive statement , especially with the 10th anniversary of 9/11 coming up." In a response on GlobalGrind.com, Soulja Boy responded to the controversy in a post titled "I Am Deeply Sorry To All Members Of The United States Military Services And Their Families." In the post, Soulja writes, "As an artist, I let my words get the best of me. Sometimes there are things that we feel, things that we want to express, and when we put them on paper and speak them out loud, they can come out wrong." "When I expressed my frustration with the US Army, not only did my words come out wrong, I was wrong to even speak them." He adds, "So, I write this to give my sincerest apology to all members of the United States military services, as well as their families that were offended by my most recent lyrics." Read his full apology below: "As an artist, I let my words get the best of me. Sometimes there are things that we feel, things that we want to express, and when we put them on paper and speak them out loud, they can come out wrong. When I expressed my frustration with the US Army, not only did my words come out wrong, I was wrong to even speak them. So, I write this to give my sincerest apology to all members of the United States military services, as well as their families that were offended by my most recent lyrics. As a young man who grew up in the post-9/11 era, I have watched our country fight two wars that seem like they are never going to end. I have seen thousands and thousands of our brave men and women get killed in battle and often times, I think for what? A lot of people in this country are struggling to make ends meet and I think a lot about what if we had never gone to war. Where would our economy be? Our schools, our after-school and work programs, our streets? I mean, damn, 48 people got shot in New York City just this past weekend ... in 3 days ... I'm not saying that it is just because of a bad economy, but at a certain point we have to take care of our own people. In no way would I ever want to offend those who are protecting our freedoms ... a lot of homeboys who I grew up with, a lot of people who come from the neighborhoods we live in ... In no way do I want to hurt any of our honorable soldiers who put their lives at risk, regardless of how they feel about the two wars we fight in. I am just frustrated that we haven't been able to bring you all home quick enough and my frustration got the best of me. I am deeply sorry. ~Soulja Boy" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #2 September 6, 2011 The only thing this little bitch feels sorry about is so many people got pissed off at him. Personally most all rap these days is total shit and no more. How in the hell do these fucking douchebags get record contracts for rhyming words? It's not like they can play a piano or a guitar. (and yes I know there are some that can...but most do not) So I pose this,..FUCK Solja Boy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie5 0 #3 September 6, 2011 Soulja boy can EADThe feather butts bounce off ya like raindrops hitting a battle-star when they come in too fast...kinda funny to watch. - airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #4 September 6, 2011 Quote..FUCK Solja Boy! Right on, except, he can go fuck himself. fucking douchebag"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #5 September 6, 2011 "F**k the FBI and the army troops ... fighting for what? Be your own man ... I'll be flying through the clouds with green like I'm Peter Pan." That pretty much sums it up...little bitch thinks he's peter pan....what a tool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #6 September 6, 2011 Quote"F**k the FBI and the army troops ... fighting for what? Be your own man ... I'll be flying through the clouds with green like I'm Peter Pan." That pretty much sums it up...little bitch thinks he's peter pan....what a tool. Yes, that does some it up...he'll be making a lot of "green" because of what he said and the controversy it causes...Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 3 #7 September 6, 2011 QuotePersonally most all rap these days is total shit and no more. How in the hell do these fucking douchebags get record contracts for rhyming words? That sounds like my parents, circa, oh, 1969, bitching about the goddam hippies and their goddam rock-n-roll, which isn't music, it's just a bunch of goddam NOISE! QuoteIt's not like they can play a piano or a guitar. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Tony Bennett, Andy Williams, Judy Garland, Doris Day. They were the mega popular music superstars of their day. All performed almost solely as vocalists. And they composed almost none of the music or lyrics they performed. Quote"F**k the FBI and the army troops ... fighting for what? Be your own man ... I'll be flying through the clouds with green like I'm Peter Pan." And it's one, two, three, What are we fighting for ? Don't ask me, I don't give a damn, Next stop is Vietnam. And it's five, six, seven, Open up the pearly gates, Well there ain't no time to wonder why Whoopee! we're all gonna die. -Country Joe and The Fish, 1969 ___________________________________ You fasten all the triggers For the others to fire Then you set back and watch When the death count gets higher You hide in your mansion' As young people's blood Flows out of their bodies And is buried in the mud. ..... And I hope that you die And your death'll come soon I will follow your casket In the pale afternoon And I'll watch while you're lowered Down to your deathbed And I'll stand over your grave 'Til I'm sure that you're dead. Bob Dylan, Masters of War, 1963 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belgian_Draft 0 #8 September 6, 2011 Fuck Bob Dylan. Nothin' but a damn junkie.HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #9 September 6, 2011 Andy Id expect nothing less from you. I'm pretty damn sure that Im alot more in tune that some others my age and while I like some rap from the 90's...the crap they throw out these days is complete shit. Your quest to be the Devils advocate is so worn down its downright funny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #10 September 6, 2011 For all of it's flaws, stories like this are proof that America still has things worth fighting for. It is still a country where people can say things about issues they disagree with and still a place where people who disagree with what was said can tell the original person that they are full of shit. Count yourself lucky that you don't live in a country where regulator has been setup to censor songs like Dire Strait's "Money For Nothing" (without even researching into what the song was really about) only because the word "Faggot" appears in the song. Count yourself lucky that you don't live in a country that believes in sending warnings of criminal prosecution to public speakers for what they may say not for what they actually did say. Count yourself lucky that you do not live in a country with a state funded public broadcaster that censors you if you do not toe the "politically correct" line. Soulja Boy may be a major ass wipe for what he believes in, but at least he is allowed to believe in something versus having the government tell him what he is and is not allowed to believe in. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 3 #11 September 6, 2011 I'm quite comfortable with how I put myself out here. Just as you were comfortable calling the Mennonites "pussies" for following their creed. Sorry that bugs you; I guess I'll just have to live with that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #12 September 6, 2011 QuoteQuoteAndy Id expect nothing less from you. I'm pretty damn sure that Im alot more in tune that some others my age and while I like some rap from the 90's...the crap they throw out these days is complete shit. Your quest to be the Devils advocate is so worn down its downright funny. being in tune with the majority has nothing to do with being right. What would you suggest be done when someone says something demeaning to the military? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #13 September 7, 2011 QuoteWhat would you suggest be done when someone says something demeaning to the military? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyEibkDo8UQYour secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkd 0 #14 September 7, 2011 Action Figure Therapy had a good response to this.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djk7UWi_dvU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #15 September 7, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteWhat would you suggest be done when someone says something demeaning to the military? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyEibkDo8UQ And how did that work out? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_Xek7IQhlw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #16 September 7, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWhat would you suggest be done when someone says something demeaning to the military? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyEibkDo8UQ And how did that work out? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_Xek7IQhlw We're on the same page...did you happen to read the subtle quotes inside the video I presented? personally, I predicted that you'd just post this video and get it over with quick: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm-HHsoqly0&feature=related The bottom line is that things aren't always as they seem...this is one of the obvious ones...you guys have missed so much. Most of my posts are FULL of riddles, subtleties and jokes...but this forum has become so fu*kin' lazy it's pathetic... I'm not sure how much longer I can stand it...Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamdancer 0 #17 September 7, 2011 QuoteTMZ spoke with Fred A. Flores -- a retired Marine who is now a commissioner for the L.A. County Veteran’s Advisory Commission. Flores tells us, "It's a very offensive statement , i think he's going to cry to his mummy...stay away from moving propellers - they bite blue skies from thai sky adventures good solid response-provoking keyboarding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meso 38 #18 September 7, 2011 People worry to much about what other people say, if he has no respect for the troops that is his decision. One doesn't need to agree with it, but people are too easily offended. I don't believe in the whole respecting a person or organization because you're supposed to and that it's the socially acceptable thing to do. Some people do not agree with the thought pattern held by the majority of people. With that said, Soulja Boy is a shit rapper. And I hold more anger towards him for adding to the destruction of the genre than I do about him expressing his opinions on the troops. The worst part of this I feel is that he went back and apologised. Clearly he wanted to say something, and if you're going to step out and be controversial, don't take back your opinion because people moan. And this goes further than just this incident. People should be free to say fuck whoever. Fuck Jesus, Fuck Atheists, Fuck Guns, Fuck Gun-o-phobes. I mean really... Who fucking cares, it's someone expressing their opinion. Just because you believe someone may deserve instant respect doesn't mean everyone does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #19 September 7, 2011 QuoteFor all of it's flaws, stories like this are proof that America still has things worth fighting for. It is still a country where people can say things about issues they disagree with and still a place where people who disagree with what was said can tell the original person that they are full of shit. Count yourself lucky that you don't live in a country where regulator has been setup to censor songs like Dire Strait's "Money For Nothing" (without even researching into what the song was really about) only because the word "Faggot" appears in the song. Count yourself lucky that you don't live in a country that believes in sending warnings of criminal prosecution to public speakers for what they may say not for what they actually did say. Count yourself lucky that you do not live in a country with a state funded public broadcaster that censors you if you do not toe the "politically correct" line. Soulja Boy may be a major ass wipe for what he believes in, but at least he is allowed to believe in something versus having the government tell him what he is and is not allowed to believe in. Yikes, some nice spin in that paragraph. The Dire Straits' song is allowed back on the radio and not censored. The warning to Ann Coulter was sent by a university official. As for Soulja Boy, shocking people sells records. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 29 #20 September 7, 2011 everybody is allowed to express what he likes - as long as it doesn't touch the troops. so much for freedom of speech one more reason not to visit the states. flame away The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #21 September 7, 2011 Quote everybody is allowed to express what he likes - as long as it doesn't touch the troops. so much for freedom of speech Nobody is saying that he can't say it, and the 1st Amendment only applies to gov't, not individuals. People have just as much of a right to say he was a dick for doing the lyrics as you do to accuse people of being dicks for being down on him for "dissing" the troops. Quote one more reason not to visit the states. flame away Given the attitude, sounds like it's a win-win.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meso 38 #22 September 7, 2011 The sad thing is that some 'journalist' found it worthy of writing an article about and some news source was actually willing to publish it. What's next? "Rapper claims bran muffins aren't as good as chocolate muffins". An opinion given by a terrible 'artist' is hardly news worthy. :| Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #23 September 7, 2011 QuoteThe sad thing is that some 'journalist' found it worthy of writing an article about and some news source was actually willing to publish it. What's next? "Rapper claims bran muffins aren't as good as chocolate muffins". An opinion given by a terrible 'artist' is hardly news worthy. :| You have to wonder if he did it simply to generate the controversy (and the subsequent publicity). I don't think he has the talent to generate this much buzz without doing something stupid and offensive."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #24 September 7, 2011 QuoteThe Dire Straits' song is allowed back on the radio and not censored. The mere fact that this song was censored in the first place was FUBARed. QuoteThe warning to Ann Coulter was sent by a university official. Followed with threats of violence by the student body if she showed up. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #25 September 7, 2011 QuoteThe mere fact that this song was censored in the first place was FUBARed. I agree, but Canada certainly isn't alone in radio censorship...just ask Howard Stern. QuoteFollowed with threats of violence by the student body if she showed up. The university threatened her with violence? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
