Gary With the Tea | Rihanna Throws Shade Right Back at EJ Johnson & Da’Vinchi Says Black Americans Should Forget About Slavery

Gary has the Tea and unpacks Rihanna’s ultra-brief response after EJ Johnson blamed her late arrival for delaying Dior’s Paris Fashion Week show—Rihanna commented “Damn” on a separate video showing Johnson being stopped at a hotel entrance.  The conversation heats up over actor Da’Vinchi’s interview with Cam Newton, where his broad criticism of Americans’ work ethic and remarks about moving beyond slavery drew backlash; the show pushes back by stressing that the legacy of slavery, redlining, and systemic discrimination still shapes Black life today. Da’Vinchi later said his statement was generalized and should have been more specific. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.