Following her recent interview about Kobe Bryant, Gayle King has addressed the accusations of tearing down the image of Black men.
The interview with Lisa Leslie sparked outrage among viewers as King asked about Kobe Bryant’s rape charge, leading to a heated exchange.
In response to criticism, King clarified that the video was edited out of context, and she was merely seeking clarity from Leslie.
Viewers who disapproved of King’s interview included actress Masika Kalysha, as well as rappers 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg, who all labeled King’s questions as disrespectful.
In her Instagram video, King explained her intention of providing a complete perspective and expressed her shock at the online backlash.
King aimed to clarify her stance and emphasized that there was no disrespect intended.
For the full context of King’s interview and her explanation, see the video and Instagram post below.
Gayle King tried to manipulate Lisa Leslie into bashing Kobe Bryant after he perished in a helicopter crash with his daughter and friends.
This trend of trying to make people believe Kobe Bryant was a monster, needs to end immediately. #RIPMambaAndGiannapic.twitter.com/XsWevVgAEf
— Big Boss (@escapedmatrix) February 5, 2020
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