Oh, Hell Naw! Rapper Sexyy Red Deletes AI Image with Martin Luther King Jr. Amid Heat/Backlash from Bernice King

Sexyy Red - via Getty
Sexyy Red – via Getty

*Rapper Sexyy Red has found herself once more at the center of controversy following her latest social media post intended as a tribute to the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On January 20, coinciding with MLK Day, the artist shared an AI-generated image that depicted her in a club with the iconic figure, a decision that sparked outrage from fans and family alike—most notably from Dr. Bernice King, the youngest daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr.

The controversial image, which featured Sexyy Red and Martin Luther King, Jr. holding hands and gazing at each other in a nightclub setting, was widely criticized for trivializing the legacy of a man who dedicated his life to fighting for civil rights and social justice.

As of Tuesday evening, it appeared the rapper had removed the post from her account on X (formerly Twitter) after Dr. Bernice King publicly denounced the act.

Dr. King, a devoted lawyer and advocate for civil rights, took to social media to express her disapproval.

Sexyy Red’s MLK tribute sparks mixed reactions online // MLK Jr and Sexyy Red - via Grok AI
MLK Jr and Sexyy Red – via Grok AI

She described the tribute as “intentionally distasteful, dishonoring, deplorable, and disrespectful,” emphasizing that her father was not around to defend his image due to being assassinated for advocating for civil and human rights.

“He was assassinated for working for your civil and human rights and to end war and poverty,” Bernice King declared, highlighting the gravity of her father’s commitments.

As she called on Sexyy Red to delete her AI-generated photo, Dr. King lamented the misuse of her father’s likeness, underscoring the importance of respecting the legacy of those who fought for justice. In response to the mounting criticism, Sexyy Red complied with the request, although she has yet to remove another post tied to Dr. King’s legacy. In this separate image, she photoshopped herself into a historic scene from the 1963 March on Washington, wearing modern clothing and holding a stack of cash.

Sexyy Red has a history of making provocative statements, and her political views have ignited fierce debate among her fanbase. Earlier, during a podcast with Theo Von, she expressed support for Donald Trump.

“I like Trump… We need him back in the office. We need him back because, baby, them checks.”

 

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This assertion drew significant backlash, yet amid the firestorm, she later claimed to have voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.

The incident speaks to a broader issue about the intersection of culture, politics, and historical legacy, particularly concerning figures like Dr. King whose contributions cannot be understated.

The younger King’s response underscores the ongoing struggle to safeguard the dignity of civil rights icons in an age where digital media often distorts their legacy for likes and shares.

As Sexyy Red navigates the fallout from her MLK Day tribute, the incident serves as a poignant reminder of the responsibility that comes with public platforms, especially when engaging with the legacies of figures who fought for equity and justice.

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