‘Should’ve Known Better’ takes on a new meaning for GRAMMY-winning diva Monica as she put a reporter in his place for bad-mouthing African American attendees of the recently-aired CMT Music Awards.
As we reported here, the songstress was on hand at this year’s ceremony (April 11) to not only deliver a moving performance of ‘Pray’ alongside Jimmie Allen and Little Big Town but to also confirm she is hard-at-work on her first Country album.
And while her showing was met with rave reviews, one critic – reporter Patrick Howley – made headlines for his stinging disapproval of her appearance in general.
Look inside to see what he said and see how she responded to the hoopla.
White nationalist Patrick Howley is upset because there were too many Black people at the Country Music Awards: “Country music is different. It’s not Wakanda.” pic.twitter.com/PMfO1E22e2
— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) April 13, 2022
Howley, a Right-wing political reporter whose polarizing commentary has landed him in headlines in the past, got a different kind of attention when he bemoaned the inclusion of African American attendees at this year’s CMT Music Awards.
“I don’t know who this Black guy is who’s hosting it. It’s supposed to be country music,” Patrick said in reference to actor Anthony Mackie. “No offense. I mean, y’all have Hip Hop and basketball. You know what I mean,” he said later.
His racist mockery didn’t stop there, however.
“There were so many Black people there,” he said (as seen in the video above). “Sorry to say, but so many Black celebrities who have nothing to do with country music and it’s like—why?”
Once his statements got to the desk of Monica, she wasted no time hitting back.
“I’ve never been more motivated.. Patrick Howley, although your feelings are likely shared by some, it’s NOT by the masses! I have an all star LEGENDARY team of true country artist that are currently working with me that would beg to differ ! Because of the genuine hearts of @lesliefram1 & @cmt … I shared the stage w/ @jimmieallen & @littlebigtown …This was the first of many times that you will see me! I see You caught that my skin is melanated, but you missed that it was tough,” she said. “I’m rooted in the word & built to last ! See you soon, or should I say “Welcome to Wakanda” gracefully bows w/ @anthonymackie
“OPEN ROADS COMING SOON” MDA”
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Period. And I don’t even like this old granny flop but she read that dusty broke toilet seat complected bum downT!
What a classy response!!! Monica isn’t here for it!!! She got his ass together 😂
This was actually really hard and upsetting to get through. What a piece of s***. Great response from Monica.
She should be thankful for someone actually interviewing her flop a s s 💅🏾
Clearly, her over sensitivity got the best of her 💅🏾 This ghetto a s s b I t ch is being so unprofessional.
Let that ugly inbred p** know Monica 👏🏻 really excited for Open Roads.
Patrick Howley has a good point, white people have Country Music Awards and black people have BET. He said nothing wrong, people are to sensitive these days.
This 💯
No he doesn’t ugleeee. BET Awards ain’t segregated all are welcome. The pressed racists will continue to seethe.
Do you not know what BET stands for?
Monica Stan didn’t lie. BET stands for Black Entertainment Television, not ONLY Black Entertainment Televsion. It was started because MTV, VH1 and others refused to play our music videos. Either way BET is very welcoming. Ask JoJo, Eminem, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Eminem and so many others. Know your history before trolling.
@taz drag that dumb thing
Ain’t nobody dragging me here you FOOL! How many times do white artists get criticized when they host or perform at the BET’s? Black people hate it.
It’s funny how tough you b**** ass trolls are behind a f*cking keyboard 😂
“reporter” is being really generous here
AND THATS ON PERIOD!! Monica is always a class act. Racist untalented b****** and their funky grandmothers will continue to seethe.
Monica is a ghetto hood rat!