Esteemed hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson got himself tangled in a heated online spat with Cam’ron and Mase over their credentials. This dust-up took an unexpected twist when Wilson decided to change his tune entirely.
The feud started after Wilson criticized Cam’ron and Mase on the Rory and MAL Podcast, questioning their journalistic chops. His critique wasn’t gentle as he compared Cam’ron to Stephen A. Smith, asking why Cam’ron was considered a sports journalist with just an opinion. Wilson continued, remarking that celebrities like Cam’ron and Mase were joining the journalism field ‘off celebrity alone’. He made it clear he wasn’t impressed. ‘I don’t like that stuff… It’s reality. I don’t like it,’ he said, asserting that he believed he was much better at the job. This bold commentary quickly gained attention, reaching Cam’ron and Mase, who responded with a flurry of memes and posts aimed at Wilson.
One post on their Instagram fired back, saying, ‘WE JUST CHILLING MINDING OUR BUSINESS SIPPING 🍾 & HERE COME THIS “CUBAN GOODING JR” LOOKING MUTHAFU*KA WITH HIS SALTY HATING AZZ, HEY YO @elliottwilson YOU WASHED & NOBODY IS CHECKING FOR YOU, #WETHENEWSOURCE GET USE TO IT 🤡 YOU A BONA FIED HATER.’
Wilson, sensing the social media storm brewing, attempted to downplay the situation in the comments. He jokingly tried to wave the white flag, but Cam’ron and Mase weren’t about to let it slide. They tersely replied, ‘HEY YALL NOW HE WANT TO WAVE THE WHITE FLAG 🏳️ NAH 🥷🏽 @elliottwilson IT’s OVER WHEN WE SAY IT’s OVER & WE BEEN WINNING & ALREADY WON, WE DON’t NEED YOU TELLING US 💩 NOW YOU WANT TO REPOST OUR CONTENT FOH.’
It wasn’t long before Elliott Wilson realized that his words might have been a tad harsh. In a clip from The Need To Know Podcast, he acknowledged that his initial comments weren’t pre-planned but rather spontaneous. He admitted that Cam’ron and Mase have indeed put significant effort into their work, earning his respect. Wilson expressed regret for coming across like the ‘older person not comfortable with somebody else’s success.’
Elliott also felt he let down Treasure Wilson, one of the co-hosts of Cam’ron and Mase’s show. He recognized their budding rapport and acknowledged her newness to the journalism scene. This moment of reflection and acknowledgment marked a shift in Wilson’s stance. However, despite this apparent apology, it’s likely that Cam’ron and Mase will have something to say in response.
Elliott Wilson’s attempt to make amends may not have landed as intended, but it highlights the complexities of navigating public discourse in the digital age. The exchange with Cam’ron and Mase underscores the ongoing dialogue about who gets to participate in media and what credentials truly matter.
