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Louis Farrakhan Blasts Rihanna, Calls Her Music 'Swine'

Posted Mar 1st 2011 4:30PM by Latifah Muhammad
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Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan is famous for his outspoken ideals on politics and current events, but these days the controversial Muslim speaker has a bone to pick with an unlikely target: Rihanna. Farrakhan who delivered his annual Savior's Day Speech near Chicago on Sunday (Feb. 27), blasted the pop star for her scantily clad style of dress and sexually suggestive dance moves; writing her off as "filthy" and calling her fans "swine," a term which he also reserved for gays and lesbians.

Not one to keep her mouth closed, Rihanna quickly responded to Farrkhan's rants. "A minister says I perform filthy, sat+watched the filth, then called u SWINE for doin the same! Haa, is that judgment in ur tone?" she tweeted on Monday. "I certainly don't think u are swine! But a holy man of God does!!! #swineNavy."

During his speech, held at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., the 77-year-old also praised Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard for creating the religion to "civilize white people," and discussed his longstanding friendship with Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi. Farrakhan vowed to stick by him in light of his alleged crimes against humanity, as citizens in his country are calling for him to step down. While Gaddafi remains the forefront of the uprising in the North African country, singers Beyonce, Mariah Carey and Usher have all been pressured to return funds received from the leader for past performances. Nelly Furtado has announced that she will give the $1 million she received for performing for Gaddafi's family to charity.

In the past, Farrakhan has had a good standing rapport with several members of the hip-hop and entertainment community, embracing the likes of Snoop Dogg, Russell Simmons and Wyclef Jean.

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Dorothy Knight

hey

July 12 2011 at 4:22 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Dorothy Knight

hey

July 12 2011 at 4:22 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

chrdors

the truth hurts before it helps!

March 19 2011 at 7:43 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

chrdors

right on brother minister! tell it like it is. one day a mighty black army will be erected and will deal harshly, right on stage with these nasty assed hip hoppers!allah hu akbar! long live farrakhan and the nation of islam!

March 19 2011 at 7:42 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

chatadik

What's with all these damn judgments! Rihanna is an artist! she thinks out of the box...it's how most artists are, and we should try to find the meaning behind the music without being biased or judgmental.People who make bad comments about others need to get a life and realize they don't have the right to say those things when they themselves are not perfect.

March 02 2011 at 1:45 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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leolux10

Remember those words when YOU dislike/comment negatively about someone. And don't even try to claim that you never have. "Cause that's bullshit. By the way, what does having a life have to do with conveying an opinion. lolz o_O Not only do YOU need to get a life, but you need to get an (adequate) education too! xD smdh

March 02 2011 at 7:17 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

chatadik

i will do that...thanks.

March 05 2011 at 12:01 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

kasperfoxx

What a jackass, small minded loser and racist man. Keep preaching hate brother! Reminds me to keep away from your religion and kind.

March 02 2011 at 9:00 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

ejons1junocom

My Sister, Respect has to be earned not demanded, however, when it is deserved then and only then are you able to demand and get the respect deserved. Respect our "ELDERS". Even when we disagree with our elders there IS a blessing in the "LESSON.

peace and love,

Bro. John

March 02 2011 at 4:23 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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March 01 2011 at 10:22 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

leolux10

This hoe is totally unattractive. I can't even remember any of the sweet songs she came out with. She's flooded the airwaves with all of this dark sexual filth, that pollutes the young impressionable minds of our young females everywhere. Black, yellow, or white! She and her ilk need boycotting. May they all disappear soon.

March 01 2011 at 6:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply