Whew! NLE Choppa is catching major heat online after a video of him explaining why he doesn’t wear a seatbelt while driving went viral. The 23-year-old rapper’s reasoning has fans divided, and social media is not holding back.
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Here’s Why NLE Choppa Says He Skips The Seatbelt
On Thursday, a clip of NLE Choppa driving and discussing seatbelt safety went viral on X. In the video, he explained that he only puts one on when he’s riding with someone whose driving he doesn’t trust.
“If you ever catch someone wearing a seatbelt, nine times out of ten they never been in no sh**,” he says.
Choppa adds that he feels seatbelts restrict him from getting out of the vehicle quickly in case of danger. His explanation sparked immediate debate online, with many viewers questioning both the safety and logic of his choice.
Watch the clip below:
Social Media Reacts
Fans and critics flooded Instagram with their reactions, with some commenters offering safety advice:
Instagram user @dominquechinn wrote, “It’s for safety, and to avoid a ticket. Keep the seatbelt on people. Some people you just shouldn’t listen to. 🥴”
Another Instagram user @mr.bangyahead wrote, “Don’t want to say it but this ain’t going to age well”
While Instagram user @latrell.tremayne wrote, “Imagine thinking that seatbelt only saves you from the person driving the car….”
Instagram user @quan.bby wrote, “But he said YB is bad for the kids? 🤦🏽♀️”
Another Instagram user @dre2ya wrote, “What’s the first rule of the road?”
While Instagram user @akashaa_cos wrote, “Work in the trauma bay for one day, you’ll love seat belts”
Instagram user @kingggpin wrote, “Talkin about you need to bounce out & move 😂. The whip gonna bounce you out the window if the impact from a crash too crazy.”
Another Instagram user @justmoe2.0_ wrote, “I’m just happy he got his hair back 😭”
While Instagram user @suitelifeofidk wrote, “Yall cars don’t be beeping?”
NLE Choppa Appears To Walk Back Seatbelt Comments
After the backlash, it seems NLE Choppa may have reconsidered. The rapper reposted the clip via Say Cheese, with a comment directed at himself. He wrote,
“This n*gga ain’t talking about sh**. Where (sp) the seat belt p !!”
While Choppa didn’t fully clarify if he’ll start buckling, he appears to take accountability following backlash.
