Rockets guard James Harden faced some backlash on Thursday night for wearing a pro-police thin blue line facemask and may have started a rap beef in the process.
After arriving to the Disney Bubble, Harden took a picture for the NBA’s official account that featured him wearing the facemask that has been a symbol of support for law enforcement.
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— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) July 17, 2020
Here’s a description of the mask Harden is wearing.
— Clint Peterson (@Clintonite33) July 17, 2020
Harden was immediately criticized by people who support the Black Lives Matter movement including Trey Songz, who used some strong language to call out Harden.
— Trey Songz (@TreySongz) July 17, 2020
— Trey Songz (@TreySongz) July 17, 2020
Young Thug, who is close to Harden, fired back at Songz for not giving the Rockets guard time to explain himself for wearing the mask.
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) July 17, 2020
Harden has yet to comment on if he intentionally wore the mask but it is worth noting he showed his support for the BLM movement earlier today.
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) July 17, 2020