Mobo Award-winning duo James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu, known as Shxtsngigs, have issued an apology after facing backlash for laughing at “racist jokes” about black women on a US podcast. The episode in question was hosted by Andrew Schulz on his series Flagrant.
Listeners took offense at Schulz’s comments about the “black girlfriend effect” and how white men supposedly alter their appearance out of a “protective instinct” when in relationships with black women. The clip of James and Fuhad laughing at these jokes went viral, leading to accusations of promoting racist stereotypes.
Schulz claimed that James and Fuhad could have asked for the material to be edited out, as they did with other parts of the show, but chose not to. He also criticized the duo for apologizing, stating that it only amplified the situation and empowered those trying to cancel them.
Fans of the Shxtsngigs podcast expressed disappointment in the duo, feeling let down by their lack of pushback against Schulz’s comments. Despite Schulz’s latest comments, James and Fuhad have not publicly responded and have not commented on the situation.
The controversy surrounding this incident highlights the importance of challenging harmful stereotypes and standing up against racism in all forms. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
