The-Dream Defends Gwyneth Paltrow In 'N-Word’ Controversy
June 5 2012, Published 12:00 p.m. ET
By Breaking Celebrity News Staff
The-Dream is coming to the defense of Gwyneth Paltrow by claiming it was him, and not her, who tweeted the “N-Word’ during a concert in France.
The Oscar winning actress was slammed by fans after a picture of herself dancing on-stage with Jay-Z and Kanye West at a concert in Paris appeared on her Twitter page. The caption read: “N***as in paris for real”. ( The caption is a reference to the song ‘N***as in Paris’ of the Jay-Z/Kanye West album Watch The Throne.)
In response to a storm of criticism, Paltrow tweeted: “Hold up. It's the title of the song!”
However, in a curious twist, The-Dream, who was on stage with Paltrow when the controversial Tweet was sent, claimed it was him, and not Paltrow, who posted the message.
When a fan tweeted to him, "You know you are not supposed to use that word right?" The-Dream replied, "Fyi Sorry for the Confu I typed Ni**as in paris for real from Gwens Phone my bad I was Fkd up please excuse it! We were lit!"
When the flood of negative feedback continued, The-Dream then posted a series of ran