Angela Simmons is apologizing to fans who are calling her out for her gun-shaped purse she had while at the BET awards.
According to COMPLEX the businesswoman and reality TV star, who’s the daughter of Joseph ‘Rev Run’ Simmons, thought the bag was a perfect addition to her carpet look, others were shocked at the sight of it on Sunday evening (June 30).
On social media, some pointed at Simmons’ longtime partner, rapper and music mogul, Yo Gotti, as the reason behind her bold choice.
Individuals also found the bag distasteful, considering that Simmons’ late ex-fiancé, and the father of her 6-year-old son, Sutton Joseph Tennyson, died at the hands of gun violence in 2018.
She even playfully pointed it at photographers which did not sit well with some people on social media.
Angela Simmons son is growing up without his Father & never even had the chance to know him because he was a victim of gun violence & she wants to be a corny low life goof walking around with a clip as a prop. This can’t be the legendary Rev Run’s daughter. pic.twitter.com/g5b8Gu7qUB
— Chris (@RealDealChris) July 1, 2024
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So let me get this straight: Angela Simmons BD was murdered as a result of gun violence… Angela’s boyfriend Yo Gotti’s brother was recently murdered as a result of gun violence… Angela’s boyfriend Yo Gotti and his now deceased brother, Big Jook, are allegedly the masterminds… pic.twitter.com/MWEk7WAYbs
— HarrietEve9 (@HarrietEve9) July 1, 2024
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Idk…Angela Simmons doing that on the red carpet just isn’t sitting right with me.
She knows firsthand the devastation of gun violence in our community, yet that’s how she chose to pose at an award show? ????????♀️ pic.twitter.com/kmkHIe9Ypy
— Lex (@Beautiful_Lex) July 1, 2024
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???? BREAKING NEWS: Angela Simmons ALMOST gets arrested at the 2024 BET AWARDS for bringing a gun past security, it was later determined to be a purse gun.
Yo Gotti has turned this preacher kid into a gun purse totting city girl.
#BETAwards #BET #AngelaSimmons #YoGotti pic.twitter.com/L3YDzvJomv
— Sir Maejor ???????? (@Maejor4Congress) July 1, 2024
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Angela Simmons pisses me off so bad???? Gotti should’ve slapped her upside her head with that stupid ass toy gun or purse gun whatever it is ????
— TRC❤️ (@ADORECHAN) July 1, 2024
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Why is Angela Simmons carrying a gun prop…….. pic.twitter.com/HUKMAGm8AL
— I’m Broke Baby (@BurnaGirlMo) July 1, 2024
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Y'all wanna get mad at Angela Simmons for having a damn gun shaped purse but do you ever tell your peoples that they're goofy for walking around with a real 1?
Keep that same fucking energy if you claim to give a damn.— J.I.M.B.R.O.W.S.K.I. (@PeaceAndCheese) July 1, 2024
Angela Simmons Responds to the backlash
While in her car Angela responded to the criticism about her controversial look claiming that she is non-violent’
“I see a lot of conversation around the bag–the purse I wore to the awards. Normally, I don’t address rumors and stuff, but I’m not like that, never been like that/ I’m super…Like, I’m not violent,” she said. “I’ve obviously been through a lot in my personal life when it comes to gun violence and it’s very personal to me.”
“But I just like the bag and I thought it was cool, and I thought it was a fashion moment. That was it,” she continued. “I didn’t have any intentions of ruffling anyone’s feathers. It seems like everyone, or a couple of people, i’ll say, are a little upset, but I don’t mean no harm. I’m super, super peaceful. I’m sorry if it bothered anyone, but that’s not me.”
Twitter reacted to her response:
“I’ve been through a lot in my personal life regarding gun violence but I liked the bag and just thought it was cool.”
Angela Simmons… don’t say shit else to us.
— ThereGoTerry (@ThereGoTerry) July 1, 2024
