Here's how Twitter responded when Jermaine Dupri said Nipsey Hussle was Jesus
Jermaine Dupri recently tweeted he believed Nipsey Hussle was Jesus, and Twitter had a lot to say about it.
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The Atlanta producer posted his message Friday, one day after the late rapper’s homegoing service, which took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Dupri wrote, “I believe nip was Jesus.”
I believe nip was Jesus 🔵🔵
— Jermaine Dupri (@jermainedupri) April 12, 2019
His remarks caused a big response from many. People were surprised by his statement, and some even called him “crazy.”
— B (@bran_southbeach) April 12, 2019
Whoa!! Don’t do that JD I love u bro but let’s not go crazy
— CM (@CelebMinistry) April 12, 2019
— Ryan🇬🇾 (@inbrownwetrust) April 12, 2019
They really just be saying anything these days on twitter pic.twitter.com/pXjX43ib7o
— Inspiring Visionary (@TheRootOf_je) April 12, 2019
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While several acknowledged Hussle’s accomplishments, they disagreed with Dupri’s claim that he was Jesus and pointed out specific scriptures to support their argument.
The idolatry Is real ...he was s man ...a great one at that...but JESUS NO! ...Jesus is perfection and he wasnt "perfect" ...and he wasnt out here giving NOBODY eternal life or forgiving sins...PERIODT
— BeBe2Beautiful💋❤ (@BeBestaybossy) April 12, 2019
God created his only son Jesus a perfect man. Nipsey was born from a human father a worldy being which means he was born from sin, but he possessed Christ like characteristics. What we all should strive for since we are made in his image. RIP NIP #TMC
— LJ Granger (@ljgranger_) April 12, 2019
What made Jesus who he is it's that his death he saved us but what makes him the Messiah is the fact he Rose from the DEAD which justified us. Read Romans 5 my brother hit back to dialogue grace and peace
— Big Bill (@bigbill2708) April 13, 2019
After the backlash, Dupri headed to Twitter again to elaborate on his initial thought. He said it was “interesting” that fans were calling him crazy. He also said rapper Joe Budden shared his same beliefs.
It’s very interesting to me that when a person is sick everyone is quick to ask someone for their prayers, with hope that it heal the pain,but when I say I feel like nip was Jesus,I’m crazy 🤔
— Jermaine Dupri (@jermainedupri) April 12, 2019
I just herd @JoeBudden say nip was Jesus as well, are we both crazy? Btw any one that’s saying I’m reaching or I’m crazy, clearly doesn’t believe in a higher power and I’m cool with that,but I do!! and I have felt it many of times
— Jermaine Dupri (@jermainedupri) April 13, 2019
Signs are real people and most of y’all get em but never pay attention to em,let that sizzle in your spirit
— Jermaine Dupri (@jermainedupri) April 13, 2019
Dupri and Budden weren’t alone though, because a few agreed with them.
I'm with you 100%. Some people idea of who Jesus was has to do with a book of a photo. I see it like this no matter what you can't denied that Nipsey Hussle helped alot of people, taught a lot of people and gave them hope a purpose. Just like Jesus...
— KIM WHITE (@KI55NKI55) April 13, 2019
Nip was in my dream last night. Well I had his songs on replay all wk or maybe Jermaine Dupri isn’t crazy #SaturdayMorning
— Top Tier (@TopTier787) April 13, 2019
I agree one thousand percent. I mean think about it why couldn’t he be? If you’re a true believer and read the Bible, everything that he preached is in it. Everything that’s happening now is in it. We have to start believing again and reading!
— Tressa Winton (@Treyd__23) April 13, 2019
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About the Author
Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.
