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Da Brat Has ZERO Sympathy for Rep. Ogles’ Homophobic Post

Da Brat is done playing nice. The rapper and her wife Jesseca \”Judy\” Harris-Dupart caught up with us at LAX on Thursday and had some choice words about Rep. Andy Ogles’ latest mess—and his weak explanation for an anti-gay post that surfaced on his social media.

When we asked Da Brat about Ogles’ homophobic content, she didn’t hold back. \”I feel sorry for homophobes,\” she said, making it crystal clear she’s not interested in excuses or apologies that don’t actually address the problem. This isn’t Da Brat’s first time calling out bigotry—she’s been vocal about standing up for the LGBTQ+ community, especially as a member of it herself.

Ogles tried to play damage control over the offensive post, but Da Brat basically said his explanation doesn’t cut it. Her wife stood by her side, and honestly? The message was loud and clear: homophobia isn’t something to brush under the rug with a half-hearted response.