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Rapper Hobo Johnson Quits Social Media Indefinitely
25 Sep
Summary
- Musician Hobo Johnson is stepping away from social media.
- He's responding to ridicule over a 2018 apology.
- The apology addressed cultural appropriation concerns.
Musician Hobo Johnson revealed on Instagram that he will be "logging off indefinitely" from social media platforms.
Johnson stated he is struggling with his public perception, which has led him to retreat from online interactions. He plans to use a content scheduler for future posts.
The decision follows renewed online discussion surrounding a 2018 apology he issued to Black Lives Matter Sacramento. An X post highlighted this apology as a notable event from the 2010s.
Reports indicate the original controversy involved allegations of cultural appropriation and accusations of capitalizing on the name of Oak Park, a neighborhood in Sacramento, California.
Johnson, who was living in Oak Park at the time, had been referred to as the "Pride of Oak Park" in a local magazine. He later acknowledged in a Facebook post that he should have immediately denounced this label, recognizing that a non-African American residing in the area lacked the right to claim someone as the "pride" of Oak Park.
The musician expressed regret for any actions that suggested a lack of care for Oak Park residents. He mentioned being involved in teaching music recording to homeless youth in Oak Park as this situation unfolded.
