on June 18, 2013
Lil Wayne's "God Bless America" video is causing controversy ahead of its release. Footage of Wayne stepping all over an American flag while shooting the video has hit the web, and it has predictably drummed up some consternation (and blog posts). Rap star was filmed trampling all over the American flag while shooting a new music video for the song “God Bless Amerika" in New Orleans this past weekend, but the rap star says anyone offended may want to change their tune.The song itself, off of Wayne's "I Am Not A Human Being II," features a brand of political criticism familiar to those who've listened to the rapper's catalog: "My country, tis of thee / Sweet land of kill them all and let them die / So God bless America, this so Godless America."
Lil Wayne took to Twitter to comment on the incident, saying it was an accident. Others don’t see the performance as anything to be too upset about.
“Lil Wayne is an artist and a rock star. Musicians have been using the American flag in album art, photo shoots and music videos to stir up controversy and make a socio-political statements for decades now,” said entertainment reporter Jenn Hoffman. “This shouldn’t be a surprise or a big deal. It’s rock and roll.”
Lil Wayne took to Twitter to comment on the incident, saying it was an accident. Others don’t see the performance as anything to be too upset about.
“Lil Wayne is an artist and a rock star. Musicians have been using the American flag in album art, photo shoots and music videos to stir up controversy and make a socio-political statements for decades now,” said entertainment reporter Jenn Hoffman. “This shouldn’t be a surprise or a big deal. It’s rock and roll.”
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