JW Lucas, A White Hip Hop Producer, Dragged Over Breonna Taylor Tweets

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JW Lucas has worked with the likes of DaBaby and Lil Uzi Vert, and he kicked up dust on social media following his unfavorable remarks about Breonna Taylor's police-involved death.

A hip hop producer is being accused of stepping over the line. The current political and social climate in America is causing many citizens to share their often unpopular opinions on social media, including producer JW Lucas. If his name isn't familiar to you, his work may be; he boasts on Twitter that he's worked with DaBaby, Jack Harlow, Lil Uzi Vert, and Lil Durk. Luas decided to share a few thoughts on Twitter about Breonna Taylor, the young woman who lost her life after police stormed into her house as she was sleeping and shot her to death. JW Lucas doesn't understand why people are backing the young woman's cause.

"Why is the world asking for justice for #BreonnaTaylor...ofcourse she shouldn't have lost her life.... but do you realize that she was involved with multiple drug dealers who were using her house as a trap spot? If you sign up for that life there are consequences," Lucas wrote. He added, "It is terrible Breonna lost her life, and as I said earlier I believe the cops may have mishandled the raid and been to aggressive after being fired on. With that being said what is the punishment the world Is calling for. Those men were on the job and have families as well."

Lucas later apologized to people who were offended by his remarks but it was too late; the internet was swift in letting him know exactly what they thought. He went on Instagram Live, as well, with Tamika Mallory, one of the organizers of the 2017 Women's March. Mallory was recently arrested in Louisville while protesting on behalf of Breonna Taylor. In their heated exchange, JW Lucas told Tamika Mallory that he was more qualified to lead in the Black Lives Matter movement than she was, further stating that Mallory was focused on political gain. Check out a few of his tweets along with some reactions below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.