Malik Yoba Responds To Accusations With A Freestyle; His Ex Calls Him Out

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The mother of his children didn't appreciate how he made his announcement.

It's been an interesting week for Malik Yoba. The relatively quiet actor has become the topic of social media conversations after he revealed that he is a "trans-attracted" man, making him the target of criticism. In followup videos, the Empire actor pleaded with the public to become better aware about the transgender community before passing judgment.

"Just like I didn't understand Spanish, but I got close to it and learned to speak it," he previously stated. "French. Japanese. Musical instruments. Math equations. You don't understand these things so you lean in. You ask questions. You inform yourself." The actor was then accused of roaming the streets and looking for transgender underage prostitutes by a woman who claims she had repeated sexual encounters with Yoba when she was 13 and 16-years-old.

In a video that Yoba uploaded to Instagram on Wednesday, the actor decided to spit a few bars to let people know how he really feels. His main goal was to say that no matter what we're all sisters and brothers, but those that spew hate at him are the ones who are truly confused.

"A lot of nonsense is floatin' around town the last few days," he said after the freestyle was over. "What am I going to say about all this? I'm not gonna defend myself. Imma dig deep, I'm gonna lean into my creativity." Meanwhile, Yoba's ex and the mother of their two children commented on one of his videos, sharing that he is currently in a "trans relationship" while condemning the actor for not speaking with his children before sharing this news with the world.

“I expressed that 2 months ago to you when I became aware of your current trans relationship,” she reportedly commented. “Why did you NOT have a conversation with our children and wait till last night to text our 1st born with this info. Yet you were preparing your Public months ago on IG! Our children support you and keep so much a secret of what really goes down with our family dynamic. I asked to meet you over a month ago and you have yet to make time. So here I am !! If you know better then do better! Family is first over ALL.”

 

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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