While Queen Naija is usually the one who’s blamed for anything and everything under the sun, social media users have a new scapegoat: Roc Nation.
Tory Lanez’s Father, Sonstar Peterson, Accidentally Sparked The Trend
Sonstar Peterson, Tory Lanez’s dad, got the ball rolling on Friday, Dec. 23. After a Los Angeles jury found Tory guilty on all three charges in the Megan Thee Stallion assault trial, Sonstar popped off inside the courtroom, according to Law & Crime journalist Meghann Cuniff.
Tory’s father carried his rant out to the front of the courthouse, where he made his feelings on the ruling loud and clear.
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“I just stood here in this Los Angeles [court] and witnessed the worst miscarriage of justice that this world has ever seen.”
Sonstar then proceeded to bash attorney Alex Spiro, along with Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez. He also called out Jay-Z and “the whole wicked system of Roc Nation, including Jay-Z.”
In a separate clip, Sonstar passionately proclaimed that—by the powers above—Roc Nation will “crumble”
“My God almighty, I call Heaven and Earth…Roc Nation, you will crumble! I am an apostle of God, and you will know who I am!”
“I’m calling on the Heavens and the Earth … Roc Nation, you will crumble! I am an apostle of God, and I will be heard.” Tory Lanez father as he left
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) December 24, 2022
Twitter Users Run With The Roc Nation Excuse
With Sonstar declaring that Roc Nation is to blame for Tory Lanez being convicted, Twitter soon began having a field day.
Many humorously expressed that they were initially in disbelief over the accusation.
Tory Lanez Sr. is implying Jay Z made sure Tory was found guilt because Tory didn’t sign to Roc Nation. pic.twitter.com/AtfGeUWvy4
— DeAndria Harris | MBA, CSM (@_deandria3) December 24, 2022
Wait wait wait, his daddy saying Jay Z rigged the trial cause that lil nigga wouldn’t sign with Roc Nation? pic.twitter.com/QS1ZqANcjB
— 📖whitney just keeps reading📖 (@lifeWHITme) December 23, 2022
Ya'll really blaming Roc Nation because justice was served?! pic.twitter.com/VSsCDSrplF
— Ken. (@OmgKenActually) December 24, 2022
One user pointed out that, rather than Roc Nation, maybe Sonstar should be giving Tory’s defense the side-eye. Sonstar was also implored to take accountability for his son’s “life choices.”
Tory Lanez’s family is blaming Roc Nation when this was his legal defense team pic.twitter.com/jRRokd9FS6
— Chris Mejia aka What is it, the BRAIDS?!?!? (@tophermejia) December 24, 2022
Blaming Roc Nation and God instead of terrible parenting and individual life choices is crazy.
— Christopher Stewart (@EatingFab) December 24, 2022
However, people swiftly jumped on the bandwagon and began calling Roc Nation and Jay-Z out for any and all inconveniences.
Roc Nation can’t keep getting away with this https://t.co/wURzEkhD54
— Enjoyment Facilitator (@ODawgwu) December 24, 2022
This cold is still kicking my ass.. I blame Roc Nation and their wicked hold on the people’s immune system. 🫠
— KenBarbie™ (@itsKenBarbie) December 27, 2022
Flights are thru the roof…. dammit Jay-Z and dammit #RocNation yall did it again.
— Claudia Jordan (@claudiajordan) December 26, 2022
Naw now frfr I ain’t been to sleep and I’m hungry af like bitch roc nation gotta stop they shit I blame them 😔😔
— Tuson (@Tuson2litt) December 27, 2022
The fact we don’t automatically get off the days between Christmas and New Year’s as adults is criminal. Jay-Z must be stopped.
— gay rights cereal (@foreverimbetter) December 27, 2022
My left nostril is congested. I blame Roc Nation.
— Dr. Shade of Gray (@AshGray314) December 27, 2022
it is cold outside, and i think we all know who’s to blame… ROC NATION and their wicked control of the national weather machine. jesus will prevail. pic.twitter.com/6WgCS8JreX
— capricorn cunt 🎀 (@celesitial) December 26, 2022
https://twitter.com/A24cor/status/1606998987793465344?s=20&t=gedwneLk3TThzxbRvy97lg
Despite the widespread blame being placed on Roc Nation, users agreed that the agency can’t be responsible for Sonstar’s poor fashion choices.
https://twitter.com/fwmj/status/1606707372776644610?s=20&t=gedwneLk3TThzxbRvy97lg
In addition to people blaming Roc Nation, users also poked fun at how Jay-Z and his family must have reacted to Sonstar’s comments.
Blue: “Daddy, why was Tory Lanez dad in court yelling Roc Nation like that.”
Jay Z: “A lot of people love my company baby. Now eat your food.” pic.twitter.com/dHHnvkvZdC
— journalist jawn (@dirtywhiteups) December 23, 2022
"Roc Nation will crumble!!!"
Jay z somewhere: pic.twitter.com/hxD7Qllp42
— 🏁🗿🏁 (@LGHelebra) December 24, 2022
https://twitter.com/JayJayUrameshi/status/1606678851501043712?s=20&t=gedwneLk3TThzxbRvy97lg
What do you think about this trend, and do you plan on blaming Roc Nation for all your troubles throughout 2023?
