MC Lyte spoke out after Joe Biden botched LL Cool J's name at the Congressional Black Caucus Phoenix Awards on Saturday (September 23), calling him "LL Jay Cool J." MC Lyte, who was also honored at the event, defended President Biden on Instagram while also showing love to LL Cool J.
She wrote, "In regard to the recent occurrence during the Congressional Black Caucus Phoenix Awards, while I do not condone any disrespect of any kind, especially to a black man we all love and hold in high regard, I must say, I was actually there and I do not believe President Biden’s comments were mal- intended, he made a mistake. A mistake I’m sure he regrets."
MC Lyte added, "One of my most fond memories is that of being in the presence of my elders when they make a mistake with a name, sometimes even my own. I pray that we will pay more attention to the historic importance of this moment than the errors that were made in it." You can read her message in full above.
