New York Governor Kathy Hochul faced backlash for her remarks suggesting that Black children in the Bronx are unfamiliar with the word 'computer'. The comments drew criticism from various quarters including rapper 50 Cent, who publicly denounced the governor's statement. Following the controversy, Governor Hochul issued an apology for her remarks, which had been widely perceived as insensitive and misinformed about the educational status of children in the Bronx.
SEE: 50 Cent clowns New York governor Kathy Hochul for claiming Black kids from the Bronx don't know the word computer. Read more details here. ⬇️ https://t.co/BQSrQCiG9Q
HOCHUL RESPONSE: Gov. Kathy Hochul apologized on Thursday for a comment that sparked controversy regarding the education level of kids in the Bronx. https://t.co/KbZ6THwHsc https://t.co/R6IRiosF4i
50 Cent reacts to the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul saying that there are Black children in the Bronx that don’t know what the word “computer” is. https://t.co/4Jo5M4BYoW
50 Cent reacts to NY Governor's wild claim about Black kids in the Bronx ⏩ READ MORE: https://t.co/HauTdWWECe https://t.co/a5yldnhrSo
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50 Cent Bashes New York Governor For Remarks About Black Kids & Computers https://t.co/MEk8Pgysr6