*After receiving a lot of backlash for posting a meme that appeared to disrespect Caitlyn Jenner’s transition from Bruce Jenner, Timbaland is speaking out to explain why he shared it.
As we previously reported, the meme is a screencap from “Coming to America,” where Arsenio Hall’s character refuses to call Muhammad Ali anything other than his birth name, Cassius Clay. “His momma named him Clay, Imma call him clay,” the character said. The meme replaces “Clay” with “Bruce.”
Backlash ensued, causing the producer to post a series of tweets on Tuesday (June 2) explaining that he only shared the meme because he found it funny – not because he felt the same way as Arsenio’s character.
He was careful to point out that he didn’t create the meme and had previously stated he has “nothing against” Jenner. Read his explanation below.
boy some of the media outlets have so many fooled. let me explain this cause i see they are putting up their own headlines to deceive
— Timbaland (@Timbaland) June 2, 2015
alot of you guys. this is what happen. i saw a meme post and repost it cause i seen the movie in the post and thought that part of the
— Timbaland (@Timbaland) June 2, 2015
movie was one of the funniest parts. and somebody decide to take out clay which was said in the movie and put bruce. thats it
— Timbaland (@Timbaland) June 2, 2015
i didnt make the meme that was posted or said publicly what the meme said. Man i find it funny you can take a something reposted and say
— Timbaland (@Timbaland) June 2, 2015
“Timbaland said” in the headlines. But nevertheless that is the story but i doubt they will post this. Not interesting enough for them.
— Timbaland (@Timbaland) June 2, 2015
Oh come on folks! This is a joke! It is funny!
Lighten up on the Bruce Jenner story.
While some of you are being so sensitive, Bruce Jenner/Catylin is laughing all the way to the bank!
Timbaland very funny at lease i thanks so all so you can have all the operation you want wear all the wegs you wanr put on all the makeup you want , just one thing you still a men America is fup my question is why are they tring to force gayness down America throat
Watching coming to America right now