Gillie Da Kid Hit With Criticism Over Dave Portnoy-Angel Reese Response

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 07: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Wallo and Gillie Da Kid visit SiriusXM Studios on January 07, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)
Some felt like Gillie didn't say enough.

Gillie Da Kid and Wallo have an incredibly popular podcast called Million Dollaz Worth Of Game. Over the years, the brand has grown exponentially, and there is no doubt that people love them. However, they have been criticized for their association with Barstool Sports. Overall, the platform's creator Dave Portnoy has been known to say some insane things. From racism to sexism, Portnoy has truly done it all. Regardless, Million Dollaz Worth Of Game and various other podcasts have remained part of the network.

Over the weekend, Portnoy found himself at the center of a feud with Angel Reese. Following Reese's taunts of Caitlin Clark, Portnoy called Reese classless and idiotic. Many felt that it was a racially motivated comment, and the backlash has lasted all the way to today. Consequently, Gillie Da Kid and Wallo have been hit with some second-hand backlash. This subsequently led to a response in which Gillie and Wallo addressed their fans. Below, you can see Wallo explain how they don't stand for what Portnoy said. Moreover, they made it clear that they own 100 percent of their podcast and that the deal with Barstool is simply for licensing.

Gillie Da Kid & Wallo Speak

Throughout the clip, Gillie can be heard saying "we love you Dave." Overall, fans were not happy with this response or attitude. Immediately after the clip started making the rounds, Gillie Da Kid and Wallo were ripped to shreds for their commentary. Various fans felt that Gillie is typically very loud, but when it comes to the money source, he is extremely quiet. Furthermore, some Twitter users felt like the two are selling out black women for their brand. Needless to say, they have only entrenched themselves deeper into the controversy.

It is certainly not the best look when you think about the conversation surrounding Reese. Many are making some ugly claims about the LSU champion. Additionally, Barstool's problematic history is being placed at the forefront. At this point, it remains to be seen whether or not Gillie Da Kid and Wallo will reconsider their partnership with Barstool, especially when you consider the recent backlash. Subsequently, let us know your thoughts on the situation, in the comments below.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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