Dr. Umar Johnson has sought clarification on Drake’s racial identity and has reached out to the Hiphop star for answers.
The outspoken activist posted a video on Instagram on Monday, July 15, calling on the rapper, who recently engaged in a rap battle with Kendrick Lamar, to clarify whether he considers himself primarily Black or identifies as mixed race.
Umar inquired about rumours suggesting that Drake identifies as mixed-race rather than Black-first. He requested clarification from Drake to dispel any confusion among himself and others who may share the same uncertainty.
“For my brother Drake, I need you to clarify whether or not you are a Black man. Some people are claiming my brother Drake, who I love and respect, that you embrace a mixed-race identity, that you do not embrace a Black-first identity. So, I have to ask my brother Drake to clear the record for me, Dr. Umar Ifatunde.
“Maybe we can have a sit down when I come to Toronto on October 5th and 6th, but I need you to clarify that for me, brother Drake. Brother Drake, I need you to clarify: are you a Black-first Black man? Or do you identify as mixed race?”
“Or do you identify as untouchable first? Do you primarily identify as an untouchable? Do you identify as mixed race? Or are you a Black-first Black man?” he continued.
“I need to know this, my brother Drake. You have to clarify this for me. Some people believe you only claim Black when it’s convenient. I’ve never seen you do that but I don’t follow you that closely,” he said in the video.
Umar is an American Black activist, social media personality, school psychologist, and motivational speaker. A controversial figure, Johnson considers himself a Pan-Africanist who condemns interracial marriage and homosexuality.
Don’t miss out! Get your daily dose of Entertainment news and more straight to your phone. Join Ghana Street Journal Whatsapp channel now!
