Lil Uzi Vert Responds To Cultural Appropriation Accusations: "I'm Not Mimicking Anything"

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Uzi's multimillion-dollar diamond implant has caused some people to come forward with a few complaints.

The alleged $24 million pink diamond implanted into Lil Uzi Vert's forehead continues to be a hot topic of conversation. The rapper has been stealing headlines ever since he revealed he'd finally paid off a $24 million diamond—a piece that he's been forking over cash for since 2017. After sharing that he'd gotten the expensive rock implanted into his face, Uzi has been under scrutiny and beefing with Sauce Walka, but when he was recently accused of cultural appropriation, the rapper stepped in to defend himself.

"I'm just a Average dude," Uzi tweeted with photos that are said to be from the Indian television series, Mahabharat. Someone replied by saying, "Where r all the people saying cultural appropriation? I guess it doesn't matter when it's asian cultures." This caused a firestorm of responses as diehard Uzi fans came to the rapper's defense against people who agreed with the Twitter user, causing Uzi to jump in with a few thoughts.

"Hey glad to see you sharing your thoughts and knowledge," he began. "But I'm not mimicking anything I know about a lot and love different forms of art ... do you even know where the images is from ?  Honestly ... I love y'all [red heart emoji]." Check out the posts below along with a few mixed reactions.

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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.