Jerritt Clark, WireImage
The DJ, who hosts a show on local radio station, Hot 97, jokingly remarked that he doesn't have sex with Haitian women for fear that he will contract the virus. "The reason I'm HIV negative is 'cause I don't mess with Haitian girls," he said. The remark outraged some Haitians who took to flooding the station's lines with complaints and posted their disapproval via Twitter and Facebook.
Following the backlash, the 34-year-old issued an on-air apology. "I made a stupid, tasteless joke that was a one-liner that was taken totally the wrong way," he said. "I want to say sincerely that I apologize. I do nothing but rep for the Haitian people, but I said something stupid that I'm embarrassed about." Despite the apology some local Haitian leaders remained outraged and have called for the DJ to get fired. They are also planning to rally outside the station today.
Cipha is one-third of 'The Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg Show,' which airs weekday mornings from 5AM to 10AM, alongside co-host Peter Rosenberg and radio personality K. Fox.
Kellie Pickler Advances to 'Dancing With the Stars' Finals
Jennifer Hudson Performs 'Inseparable' With 'American Idol' Winner Candice Glover
Taylor Swift Admired George Jones' Passion for Performing
Tim McGraw Stops Atlanta Show to Help Ailing Fan
Carrie Underwood Says She's 'Queen of Awkward' in Marie Claire Interview
How Kidnapping Suspect Passes Time Behind Bars
Rock the Bells 2013 Lineup Includes Ol' Dirty Bastard & Eazy-E Holograms
12 Common Workout Myths Debunked
Kree Harrison Debuts Potential Single 'All Cried Out' During 'American Idol' Finale
Courtney Stodden Has A Sex Tape
Lil Wayne's Emmett Till Lyric Was Never Meant for Public Consumption
PHOTOS: 10 Deadliest Periods In History (NEW BOOK)
Mario Announces Nicki Minaj Collaboration, 'Somebody Else'
These American Companies Refused To Sign The Bangladesh Safety Accord
Beyonce Close to Tears While Thanking Fans at Belgium Show
Police Investigate Student Shooting Death
Radio Host Makes Shocking Claim About Shooting Hillary Clinton
Teen Who Died During Her First Solo Drive May Have Been Texting
LOOK: There's Something Wrong With This Picture
Marine Reunited With Four-Legged Friend
Former OJ Attorney Gives Shocking Testimony
PHOTO: Looking Good! Chaz Bono Loses 65 Pounds
PREGNANT!
McDonald's Store Owners Fear Fast Food Chain Becoming Too Slow
Guess Which State Boasts The Most Million-Dollar Homes?
PHOTO: Rob Kardashian Takes A Hike
Waitress Surprised With HUGE Tip On Tiny Bill
Will Smith, Jaden Smith Get Photobombed
Jodi Arias' Lawyers Want Out
New Leads In Case Of Missing British Girl
Pictures Showing Pregnant Teens' Bumps Banned From Yearbook
Chef Allegedly Killed Over Noodle Dinner Gone Wrong
The Afterlife Of Andy Kaufman
1 Comment