Music
Here's a version of Rocko's "U.O.E.N.O." with A$AP Rocky and Future instead of Rick Ross
by Tyler Munro
April 18, 2013
image via Spin.com
We’ve already talked about Rick Ross’ controversial lyric in Rocko’s “U.O.E.N.O.” enough for you to get the gist, but as promise Rocko’s delivered with a new, rape-less version of the track. He says he has a couple versions and remixes kicking about, so while this one features A$AP Rocky and Future, Consequence of Sound says there are apparently other versions coming soon, including a rumoured Kanye West/Kendrick Lamar cut of the track.
And for what it’s worth (not much, honestly), Rick Ross finally issued a formal apology over the lyric last weekend. Unfortunately it took him losing a major endorsement deal to do it. Here’s what he had to say, via Billboard:
“Before I am an artist, I am a father, a son, and a brother to some of the most cherished women in the world. So for me to suggest in any way that harm and violation be brought to a woman is one of my biggest mistakes and regrets. As an artist, one of the most liberating things is being able to paint pictures with my words. But with that comes a great responsibility. And most recently, my choice of words was not only offensive, it does not reflect my true heart. And for this, I apologize. To every woman that has felt the sting of abuse, I apologize. I recognize that as an artist I have a voice and with that, the power of influence. To the young men who listen to my music, please know that using a substance to rob a woman of her right to make a choice is not only a crime, it’s wrong and I do not encourage it. To my fans, I also apologize if I have disappointed you. I can only hope that this sparks a healthy dialogue and that I can contribute to it.” —William Roberts (a.k.a “Rick Ross”)
