Jay Z on Big Baller Brand: “Why Do We Get Upset As A Culture When We Want to Start Our Own Sh*t”

Since the beginning of the year, LaVar Ball has been a staple on just about every sports network. Analysts fight to have him on their show in hopes of getting that next big soundbite that’ll give them the ratings they so desperately need.

When LaVar Ball demanded to get $1 billion up front from some of the top shoe companies in the world, it was met with a swift no from Under Armour, Adidas, and Nike.

He then went another route and started Big Baller Brand. And when he released Los Angeles Lakers PG Lonzo Ball’s signature shoe under the brand, it was met with a bit of love, and a whole lot of hate.

Jay Z can’t seem to understand why.

For whatever reason, the legendary rapper had some uplifting things to say about the outspoken father during an interview on a TIDAL podcast.

“He may go about things wrong, he may have a big mouth….but I bought three pairs…..That man has a vision of his own.” — Jessie (@JMKTV) August 18, 2017

“Why wouldn’t I support him? He feels like he can move culture and his son got a big enough name and a big enough brand that they can do it” — Jessie (@JMKTV) August 18, 2017

“Nike had to start somewhere. Why do we (black people) get so upset when we as a culture wanna start our own shit.” — Jessie (@JMKTV) August 18, 2017

“That shit is puzzling to me. I sit back and I’m like this shit makes no sense” Listen to the full interview @ https://t.co/D2I4gDBTpF /fin — Jessie (@JMKTV) August 18, 2017

“(They say) the sneakers are terrible….I’ve seen bad sneakers from Under Armour, I’ve seen bad sneakers from Michael Jordan.” – Hov — Jessie (@JMKTV) August 18, 2017

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