President Joe Biden has once again put his foot in his mouth, this time at a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation event in Washington, D.C. Biden stumbled over the name of rapper LL Cool J, calling him “LL J Cool J” before referring to him as “that boy.” This kind of language is unacceptable and offensive to the black community, especially coming from a president who claims to care about racial equality.
Biden has a history of using the word “boy” inappropriately, including in reference to working with well-known segregationists in the Senate. In 2019, during the last presidential cycle, Biden was criticized for this behavior by black leaders like Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), who said, “You don’t joke about calling black men ‘boys.'”
BIDEN: "LL J Cool J, uhh, by the way, that boy's got— that man's got biceps bigger than my thighs" pic.twitter.com/ulCQRkEp0l
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Biden defended himself at the time, saying, “There’s not a racist bone in my body,” but his repeated use of this kind of language suggests otherwise. Earlier this year, he referred to Maryland Democratic Governor Wes Moore, a black man, as “boy” while commenting on his physical appearance. This kind of casual racism has no place in our society, let alone in the White House.
Joe Biden refers to Democrat Wes Moore (Maryland's first Black governor) as "boy."
IMAGINE if a Republican said this instead of Biden.
pic.twitter.com/3n0C71hbBe— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) February 16, 2023
Biden’s gaffes are becoming increasingly concerning as he seeks a second term in office. At 80 years old, he has shown a tendency to lose his train of thought while speaking and has had several public mishaps, including moments caught on camera where he has tripped or fallen over. This raises serious questions about his mental and physical fitness to lead the country.
Furthermore, Biden’s fumbling of LL Cool J’s name is just the latest example of his lack of respect for the arts and culture that define America. LL Cool J and MC Lyte are two of the great artists of our time, representing a groundbreaking legacy of hip hop that has changed the world. For Biden to stumble over their names and refer to them in a demeaning way is a clear sign that he does not value black culture or the contributions that people of color have made to American society.
In conclusion, Biden’s use of the word “boy” and his disrespectful treatment of artists like LL Cool J and MC Lyte are evidence of his casual racism and disregard for black culture. His physical and mental fitness are also questionable, raising serious concerns about his ability to lead the country. It is time for Americans to demand better from our president and to reject this kind of behavior in all its forms.
