Rapper, actor, and filmmaker Ice Cube joined Joe Rogan on his podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience” and discussed the Dylan Mulvaney controversy with Bud Light and the greater transgender debate.
During the conversation, Rogan questioned the decision-making process behind Bud Light’s partnership with Mulvaney, who identifies as transgender. He expressed concern that companies are making decisions based on political correctness rather than common sense, stating, “It’s not about the person being trans or not. It’s about how we’re going to pretend that this is normal behavior.”
Ice Cube echoed Rogan’s sentiment, arguing that businesses should focus on selling their products instead of getting involved in social justice issues. He said, “I don’t know why these businesses feel like they gotta jump in this s**t. Sell your product,” said the rapper. “You start talking about all these other things, it’s like, what does this have to do with selling beer?” He added, “Politics really shouldn’t be in someone’s beer mug.”
“It’s like forced compliance,” said Rogan, “it’s like you’re forced to comply with this.”
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The conversation also delved into the topic of transgender athletes and their impact on women’s sports. Rogan raised concerns that transgender athletes may have an unfair advantage over biological females, stating, “What if we’re 10 years from now, and every single world record in female track and field is held by a person who was born a man?” He went on to note the importance of having a discussion about the issue without fear of being labeled as transphobic.
“What if, like, Lebron said he wanted to play in the WNBA,” said Ice Cube, provoking laughter from Rogan who added, “They wouldn’t be able to stop it. If he just decided to say, publicly, ‘I identify as a woman.’ What are they going to do? They couldn’t do anything and that would be the end.”
The discussions between Rogan and Ice Cube highlighted the ongoing debate around transgender issues and the role of corporations in promoting social justice causes. Bud Light faced criticism for partnering with Mulvaney, with some consumers calling for boycotts of the brand. While companies may have good intentions in promoting diversity and inclusion, there are varying opinions on whether or not they should take a stance on social issues.
Overall, the conversation between Rogan and Ice Cube emphasized the importance of open dialogue and honest conversations about sensitive topics. As Rogan said, “It’s not that we’re saying that transgender people shouldn’t exist or that they shouldn’t be happy or that they should be discriminated against. We’re saying that there are biological realities that cannot be ignored.”
