MC Lyte took to Instagram coming to the defense of President Joe Biden after he referred to LL COOL J as “boy,” at the Congressional Black Caucus Phoenix Awards
Biden caught heat for comments made during his speech and getting LL’s name wrong.
“Two of the greatest artists of our time, representing the groundbreaking legacy of Hip Hop in America,” he said. “LL Jay Cool J…uh…by the way, that boy, uh, that man’s got bigger biceps than my thighs. And MC Lyte. Both of you, thank you.”
MC Lyte took to Instagram on Monday (September 25) to address Joe Biden’s comments, saying she believes he made an honest “mistake” and that they weren’t said with any malicious intent.
“Thank you to all of my brothers and sisters for your love and your warm embrace as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop,” she wrote. “First, I want to say that I have nothing but respect, love, and admiration for my big brother LL COOL J.
“For being a pioneer in this business, for helping me write some of my iconic rhymes and for inviting me to be a part of his tribute during the Kennedy Center Honors, a high ranking achievement which has only been bestowed to one Hip Hop artist to date: to the G.O.A.T. LL Cool J. I will forever thank, honor and love him.”
