Grammy-winning rapper T.I. is d-o-n-e. The hip-hop veteran has released an epic series of smoke aimed at high-end luxury brand Gucci following a blackface sweater controversy.
Tip went to Instagram Friday (February 8) and didn’t hold back on explaining why he would no longer support the iconic fashion company.
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GucciThis week, Gucci issued a public apology for having a controversial blackface-looking sweater on its website.
Gucci deeply apologizes for the offense caused by the wool balaclava jumper.
We consider diversity to be a fundamental value to be fully upheld, respected, and at the forefront of every decision we make.
Full statement below. pic.twitter.com/P2iXL9uOhs— gucci (@gucci) February 7, 2019
Once the pics went viral, social media immediately erupted with reactions to Gucci’s attire.
SMH… how does this stuff still happen though? EVERY YEAR another fashion brand mistakenly puts out racially insensitive apparel? SMH. @gucci #SOHHNews pic.twitter.com/283jgOUicl
— SOHH (@sohh) February 7, 2019
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Today Gucci released their Balaclava Knit Top. Sigh. Really @Gucci? Really? pic.twitter.com/ETWKFhHVEB
— Mikeisha Daché (@MikeishaDache) February 6, 2019
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At this point Gucci playing in our face but y’all still gone shop happy black history month
pic.twitter.com/vPTLvsA0TF
— Casanova (@weeezy___) February 7, 2019
The sweater reportedly came with a price tag of around $1,000.
Shopping website Spring says the black balaclava knit top is “inspired by vintage ski masks”. It adds: “The Fall Winter 2018 runway show space reflected the stark environment of an operating room, emulating the theme of the collection where reconstructing materials and fabrics created a new identity.” The website, which advertises the top for $890, said its balaclava-style added a “mysterious feel”. (The Sun)
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