LeBron James Issues Stern Words for Elon Musk Amid Controversial Reports Surfacing: “TBH I Could Care Less Who Owns Twitter”

Many professional athletes often use their popularity and prominence to influence change in society. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one such athlete, who stands out among them. LeBron has used his influence both on and off social media to advocate for positive change. He believes in giving back to the community and has done so much for his hometown in Akron, Ohio. James has also become one of the leading voices among NBA circles for social justice. Recently, he took to Twitter to voice his opinion on a report of a surge in racist slurs on Twitter after billionaire Elon Musk’s takeover.

Elon Musk made a $44 billion offer to buy Twitter back in April this year. It appeared that the deal was falling through. However, the deal was reportedly closed earlier this week with Musk taking over Twitter. Many have begun to wonder about the changes that will happen to the Twitter moderation policy after Musk’s takeover. However, Musk has said that there have been no changes so far.

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But according to a recent report from the Washington Post, there has been nearly a 500% surge in racist slurs on Twitter since Musk’s takeover. ‘King James’, who has been a big advocate for racial equality, wants the platform to take this “seriously”.

LeBron James reacts to report of an increase in racial slurs post-Elon Musk takeover

Los Angeles Lakers great LeBron James has enhanced his image as a great athlete through his activism off the court. He has spoken out about various political and social issues in the past and continues to stand for what is right. Recently, he took to Twitter to react to a report of an increase in racist slurs on Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover.

James’ tweet read: “I dont know Elon Musk and, tbh, I could care less who owns twitter. But I will say that if this is true, I hope he and his people take this very seriously because this is scary AF. So many damn unfit people saying hate speech is free speech.”

LeBron James‘ stern words to Elon Musk went viral on social media and further raised the issue. It is the off-the-court work that has made LeBron James a great and respected athlete across the sporting world.

The Lakers star is among the most followed athletes on social media and has more than 52 million followers on Twitter. That is undoubtedly a big platform to raise one’s voice, and James has always used it for what he believes in. Elon Musk has reportedly noted that a content moderation council will be created for Twitter and “no major decisions or account reinstatements” would happen before that.

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