A few days ago, , the Facebook Watch talk-show hosted by Jada Pinkett Smith, Adrienne Banfield-Jones and Smith. Jada detailed that the conversation with Snoop with focus on “The Culture Disrespect Between Black Men and Black Women”, in light his recent criticism Gayle King.
King was the target significant backlash after she brought up Kobe Bryant’s past rape allegations in an interview with Lisa Leslie. Many felt that King was wrongfully besmirching Bryant’s legacy during a time when his family, friends and fans were grieving his unexpected passing. Snoop was one her loudest detractors, taking to Instagram to deliver a message that was perceived as overly-aggressive. The rapper later backtracked on his statement. .
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However, the conversation is not ending there. The next episode RTT will unpack the intentions and ramifications Snoop’s remarks. In the trailer that Jada shared, she explains to Snoop her initial reaction the controversy. “When you first came out and you said what you said… you know, in regards to Gayle… my heart dropped. I felt that not only were you talking to Gayle, but you were talking to me. I was like, ‘Oh no, Snoop has now taken the power flow away from me, away from Willow, away from my mother.” Snoop nods his head when hearing this, suggesting that was never his intent. Jada continues, “I was like gasp]. If this is what’s happening… not Snoop! That’s one the reasons I felt like I really wanted to have a conversation with you in the spirit healing.”
The full episode with Snoop premieres on Wednesday (Feb. 26). Also, Red Table Talk won Outstanding Talk Series at !