Dr. Dre reportedly forced Twitter to remove a video from Georgia Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene’s page after she posted a “hype video” featuring one of his hit songs.
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Greene is seen in the video clip preparing for last week’s votes on the speaker of the house while Dr. Dre’s “Still D.R.E.” plays in the background. According to Newsweek, Greene’s critics mocked the video, which was later removed by the mogul himself. He also issued a statement to TMZ in which he stated that he does not give politicians permission to use his music, particularly Greene, who has expressed very divisive views. “I don’t license my music to politicians, especially someone as divisive and hateful as this one,” he explained.
It’s time to begin.. and they can’t stop what’s coming. pic.twitter.com/NoCNg3ujAT
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) January 9, 2023
After learning about Dr. Dre’s stance on the issue, Greene replied, “While I appreciate the creative chord progression. I would never play your words of violence against women and police officers, and your glorification of the thug life and drugs.”
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The next episode.. pic.twitter.com/o6g2WVxYBu
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) January 9, 2023
However, Greene faced criticism for her statement as Twitter users informed her that she used his music without permission. “You stole his music and now you criticize his lyrics. Why did you choose that song in the first place if you find it so offensive? Hope he sues you,” one user wrote. Another said, “You literally played Dr. Dre’s words. He told you to stop with a letter from his lawyers. Your reply is basically like saying you didn’t want to go to a party you weren’t invited to.”
Let’s take politics out. You could just have paid the lic fee to legally use said chord progression. Your response is a slap in the face to creators. Also if that is your thin view of @drdre , the legend could buy your life 1000 times over with his $.
— Chad Richardson ⭐️ (@chadofalltrades) January 9, 2023
This is like when a guy asks a girl out, she rejects him, and then he says “well you’re ugly anyway” or something like that. Why use his song in the first place if this is how you feel? Makes no sense.
— Lisa (@BklynzBeauty) January 9, 2023
You slam his content but you used it without permission anyway. Which is it marj?
— Brenda 🌻 ☮️ 🇺🇸🧜♀️🐬🐋💙 🏳️🌈💔 (@dollfinswimmer) January 9, 2023
MTG is a political plant tool; she ONLY supports her ‘sponsors’ & NOT ‘the people’