While Backstreet Boys, Kelly Clarkson and different performers turned within the vacation season, Flavor Flav was at odds with the festive spirit on the Rockefeller Christmas occasion.
In a now-deleted put up on X, previously Twitter, the 65-year-old rapper shared an disagreeable encounter with safety throughout his go to to NBC’s annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center occasion in New York City on Wednesday, December 4.
“I really feel bizarre,” Flav, whose actual identify is William Jonathan Drayton Jr., wrote, explaining that he was within the Backstreet Boys’ dressing room when a safety guard approached and advised him, “NBC doesn’t need me on this space, and I would like to depart.”
He concluded the put up by asking, “What did I ever do to NBC or anybody? All I ever do is attempt to unfold pleasure and love, and I feel I did that for NBC on the Olympics.”
Hours after the hip-hop artist deleted the put up, he shared a follow-up message saying, “My spirit is damaged.”
The subsequent day, the Flavor of Love star returned to X with a prolonged assertion explaining why he had deleted the tweet, sharing he was embarrassed by the language and actions of the safety guards.
“The scenario was poorly dealt with, and I didn’t understand how many individuals would care. I thank all y’all for the love, and that is the season to unfold love and pleasure,” he wrote.
Despite the disagreeable expertise, Flav didn’t wish to cloud the festive occasion for the opposite performers.
He praised Jennifer Hudson’s efficiency earlier than expressing admiration for the Backstreet Boys.
“I gotta say, Howie D is among the nicest guys within the music business—actual good folks, ya know?” the Public Enemy No. 1 hitmaker says.
Although the Backstreet Boys have but to remark publicly on the incident, Flav acknowledged their assist, writing on X, “They spoke up for me. They certain did.”