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D-Wade clarifies initial tweet supporting Cannon

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Wednesday, 15 July 2020 20:20

Dwyane Wade deleted a tweet in support of TV host Nick Cannon in the wake of the entertainer being fired for making anti-Semitic remarks on a podcast.

After initially tweeting at Cannon, "We are with you," followed by a black fist and "Keep leading!" Wade later deleted the tweet and issued a second tweet to explain himself.

"I want to clarify my now deleted tweet. I was not supporting or condoning what Nick Cannon specifically said, but I had expressed my support of him owning the content and brand he helped create," Wade wrote, followed by a prayer emoji.

A short time later, he tweeted again.

Cannon was fired by ViacomCBS on Wednesday after he praised Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and discussed anti-Semitic conspiracy theories during a recent episode of his podcast, "Cannon's Class."

The company put out a statement to announce the firing, in which it denounced the episode's "hateful speech."

"ViacomCBS condemns bigotry of any kind and we categorically denounce all forms of anti-Semitism," the statement said.

Cannon released his own statement on his Facebook page in which he defended himself.

"I am deeply saddened in a moment so close to reconciliation that the powers that be, misused an important moment for us to all grow closer together and learn more about one another," Cannon said. "Instead the moment was stolen and highjacked to make an example of an outspoken black man. I will not be bullied, silenced, or continuously oppressed by any organization, group, or corporation. I am disappointed that Viacom does not understand or respect the power of the black community."

Cannon also expressed remorse for his words, offering on social media his "most sincere apologies to my Jewish sisters and brothers for the hurtful and divisive words that came out of my mouth," while committing himself "to deeper connections, more profound learning and strengthening the bond between our two cultures today and every day going forward."

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was recently fined for conduct detrimental to the team after anti-Semitic social media posts. Former NBA player Stephen Jackson later defended him and also openly discussed anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

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