At a recent awards dinner in Washington, DC, President Joe Biden (D) displayed his ignorance and offensive language by mispronouncing LL Cool J’s name and using a derogatory term. The event, hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus, was to honor the rapper and MC Lyte with Phoenix Awards. However, Biden’s careless comments stole the spotlight.
In a video footage of the event, Biden can be heard stating, “Two of the great artists of our time representing the groundbreaking legacy of hip hop in America, LL Jay Cool J, uhhh…” The audience responded with laughter as Biden stumbled over LL Cool J’s name. But it was his next comment that caused even more concern. “By the way, that boy’s got – that man’s got biceps bigger than my thighs,” he continued. This statement not only showed his lack of respect towards the rapper, but it also perpetuated the outdated belief that black men are somehow physically superior to others, further emphasizing the problematic nature of his words.
Social media users were quick to respond to the clip, with one person noting, “The real Joe Biden. Old habits die hard,” and another saying, “His true colors come out. Again.” This incident is just one of many examples of Biden’s offensive language and actions towards people of color. And yet, the mainstream media continues to overlook and downplay his racism.
This is not the first time Biden has made a mistake at an event honoring communities of color. Just last week, he mistakenly praised the Congressional Black Caucus at a gala for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. While attempting to give credit to award recipient Sister Norma Pimental, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, Biden instead identified the wrong group entirely, blatantly displaying his lack of knowledge and understanding of these communities.
Furthermore, a recent CNN poll found that almost half of Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents have concerns about Biden’s age and how it affects his physical and mental competence. And yet, the media continues to push the narrative that Biden is the only viable option for the Democratic party, ignoring the valid concerns and promoting a candidate who consistently exhibits problematic behavior and language.
BIDEN: "LL J Cool J, uhh, by the way, that boy's got— that man's got biceps bigger than my thighs" pic.twitter.com/ulCQRkEp0l
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) September 24, 2023
It is time for the media to hold Biden accountable for his actions and words. His offensive language towards people of color cannot be overlooked or excused any longer. As a potential leader of this country, it is essential for him to educate himself and act with respect and understanding towards all communities. It’s time for the media to stop ignoring Biden’s racism and start holding him accountable.