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21 Nov 2025

Karoline Leavitt Defends Trump’s “Quiet, Piggy” Sleaziness

President Trump Participates In U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum At The Kennedy Center
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On Thursday (November 20), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was questioned about President Donald Trump scolding Bloomberg New reporter Catherine Lucey when she asked him about the Jeffrey Epstein files last week while on Air Force One. “Quiet, piggy!” he replied to Lucey.

“What did the president mean when he called the reporter piggy?”, a reporter asked Leavitt. She replied, “Look, the president is very frank and honest with everyone in this room…You have all experienced it yourself and I think it is one of the many reasons the American people reelected this president, because of his frankness. And he calls out fake news when he sees it. He gets frustrated with reporters when you lie about him, when you spread fake news about him and his administration.”

Leavitt continued, “The president being frank and open and honest to your faces, rather than hiding behind your backs, is, frankly, a lot more respectful than what you saw in the last administration.”

With the last line, Leavitt appeared to suggest that former President Joe Biden’s administration wasn’t respectful of the press. But Trump’s comments to Lucey seems to be part of a growing pattern where he’s comfortable being rude to members of the press, especially if they’re women.

Trump became upset with ABC News reporter Mary Bruce on Tuesday during an Oval Office meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. It was in response to her asking about the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, with a followup question about the Epstein files.

In September, NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor asked Trump “Are you trying to go to war with Chicago?” as he was heading to New York City for the U.S. Open. He called her question “fake news”, and when Alcindor tried to follow up, he snapped “Be quiet, listen! You don’t listen! You never listen. That’s why you’re second-rate.”

18 Sep 2023

Jann Wenner, Rolling Stone Co-Founder, Ousted From Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Board

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Jann Wenner, a co-founder of popular music publication Rolling Stone, found himself the target of criticism after delivering comments some deemed racist and sexist. Wenner has since apologized for the comments, but he was still ousted from the board of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, which he also helped establish, in the wake.

As seen on Deadline, Jann Wenner, 77, was recently profiled by the New York Times in support of his upcoming book, The Masters, focusing on seven iconic musicians who all happen to be white and male. The figures Wenner interviewed are Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Jerry Garcia and Pete Townsend — all of whom are considered legends in music.

In the Times piece, Wenner was questioned on just interviewing white male artists, he went on to say that women weren’t, quote, “as articulate enough on this intellectual level.”

Wenner also used the same talking point when speaking of Black artists.

Wenner also employed the “articulate” argument in his explanation of why he excluded Black artists.

“Of Black artists — you know, Stevie Wonder, genius, right? I suppose when you use a word as broad as ‘masters,’ the fault is using that word. Maybe Marvin Gaye, or Curtis Mayfield? I mean, they just didn’t articulate at that level.”

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation’s board voted just after the Times profile was published and Wenner promptly followed with a prepared statement attempting to clarify his stance.

“In my interview with The New York Times I made comments that diminished the contributions, genius, and impact of Black and women artists, and I apologize wholeheartedly for those remarks,” Wenner said.

The statement continues, “The Masters is a collection of interviews I’ve done over the years that seemed to me to best represent an idea of rock ’n’ roll’s impact on my world; they were not meant to represent the whole of music and its diverse and important originators but to reflect the high points of my career and interviews I felt illustrated the breadth and experience in that career. They don’t reflect my appreciation and admiration for myriad totemic, world-changing artists whose music and ideas I revere and will celebrate and promote as long as I live. I totally understand the inflammatory nature of badly chosen words and deeply apologize and accept the consequences.”

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20 Dec 2022

Hitmaka Catches Heat For Critiquing ‘P***y Rap’ On Social Media






Hitmaka Catches Heat For Critiquing ‘P***y Rap’ On Social Media

























Hitmaka

Hitmaka recently upset Twitter users with his commentary on women in the rap game.

Hitmaka Says He Needs ‘A Pretty Female Rapper That’s Strictly About Bars’

The situation unfolded on Sunday after Hitmaka—who was previously known as Yung Berg—made an odd announcement online.

He initially proclaimed that he “can’t wait to work with a pretty female rapper that’s strictly about bars to even the playing field.”

Then, the producer explained that, while “p***y rap” had “shock value” in the past, he thinks it’s worn out and overdone.

A couple of hours later, Hitmaka issued a follow-up tweet and announced, “Top of the year I’m starting this female rapper project.”

Social Media Slams Hitmaka Over His Comments

It swiftly became evident that social media users were largely against the producer on the subject.

Specifically, many took issue with Hitmaka wanting to work with a “pretty” rapper, suggesting that he wouldn’t be interested in someone who spits bars but doesn’t meet his physical expectations.

People also side-eyed what he meant by “pretty.”

While responding to him, Twitter users clowned Hitmaka over his history of getting robbed.

Additionally, they also brought up past abuse allegations against the star.

Asian Doll & LightSkinKeisha Chime In

Some noteworthy women in the rap game took the time to share their thoughts on the matter.

Without directly naming Hitmaka, Asian Doll questioned why men are “always worried” about what female rappers are discussing.

“N***as been rapping bout the same thing since rap was invented.. ladies rap for the ladies not for you n***as. We running s**t rn so let us be US.”

She humorously went on to add, “Even tho I don’t only rap about my p***y still Stfu.”

On the other end of the spectrum, however, LightSkinKeisha jumped to Hitmaka’s defense. She also alleged that fans themselves are part of the reason why the industry is so obsessed with attractiveness.

“How y’all mad at Hitmaka for saying he wants to work w/ a pretty female rapper? Let’s be real, y’all not supporting nothing that u don’t find attractive in some way! Cus if it’s a ‘ugly’ female rapper, y’all gone rip her to shreds and remind her she ugly every chance y’all get!”

At this point, we should note that—despite the controversy—Hitmaka was just glad to have gotten the conversation started.

Do you agree with the backlash, or do you personally understand his point?



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