ESAmeA Accuses Rapper Light of Ableism: ‘He Must Apologize’

In response to lyrics promoting violence and extreme hate rhetoric, the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (ESAmeA) directly accused rapper Light. In a statement regarding Light’s new song, ESAmeA noted that ‘ableist rhetoric is unfortunately on the rise’ and demanded that the rapper apologize if he respects his audience and himself. The organization further stated that using extreme hate speech for monetary gain or views is a disgrace to humanity. The controversy surrounds Light’s new track titled ‘Polo,’ which contains offensive lines about individuals with disabilities. ESAmeA’s detailed statement emphasized that artists with significant influence should not resort to ableism, sexism, or violence promotion due to either ignorance or deliberate intent for profit. The organization vows to respond seriously and responsibly to any attempts to belittle people with disabilities and their families. They urge Light to apologize not for image-saving but as a basic human step forward and to withdraw the song. ESAmeA also calls on the National Council against Racism and Intolerance to take a stance.