Dwyane Wade deleted a tweet in support of TV host Nick Cannon in the wake of the entertainer who was fired for making anti-Semitic comments on a podcast.
After initially tweeting to Cannon, “We are with you”, followed by a black punch and “Keep driving!” Wade later canceled the tweet and posted a second tweet to explain himself.
“I want to clarify my now deleted tweet. I wasn’t supporting or forgiving what Nick Cannon said specifically, but I had expressed my support for owning the content and the brand he helped create,” Wade wrote. followed by a prayer emoji.
A short time later, he tweeted again.
I was too quick to respond without being fully informed of his wounded anti-Semitic remarks. As you all know, I have ZERO tolerance for every hate speech!
– DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 15, 2020
Cannon was fired from ViacomCBS on Wednesday after a recent episode of his podcast, “Cannon’s Class”, in which he praised the nation’s leader of Islam Louis Farrakhan and discussed anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
The company released a statement announcing the layoff, denouncing the episode’s “hateful speech”.
“ViacomCBS condemns fanaticism of any kind and we categorically denounce all forms of anti-Semitism,” says the note.
Cannon released his statement on his Facebook page where he defended himself.
“I am deeply saddened at a time so close to reconciliation that the powers that are, have abused an important moment for all of us to get closer and learn more about each other,” said Cannon. “Instead the moment was stolen and stolen to give an example of a straight-forward black man. I will not be bullied, silenced or continually oppressed by any organization, group or corporation. I am disappointed that Viacom does not understand or respect the power of the black community. “
Philadelphia Eagles’ wide receiver DeSean Jackson was recently fined for harmful behavior to the team after posting on anti-Semitic social media. Former NBA player Stephen Jackson later defended him and also openly discussed anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
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