Rampage Can Talk White, But Is He Right?

UFC brawler Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has never been afraid to go on the attack. And when the king of the octagon learned that NFL star Sean Taylor died from a gunshot to the leg on the Monday, Rampage went off.


"Shot in the leg and died," he asked our cameraman. "Where the hell was the ambulance? Flavor Flav was real when he said 911 was a joke."

Then, just like a pre-skankified Flav would have done, Rampage got racial. "Black folks, when you get in trouble [and you] call 911, please sound white when you call ... We all sound white when we need to."

Tough words from a tough man.



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301. Wow still talking about not being white and calling for help. Amazing - nothing has been accomplished here. I have as many friends that are white that are from different countries, backgrounds, ethnic backgrounds, etc. I haev heard stories from all of them and how they are treated from even their own race. One of my closest friends, is a mentor to me, she is black and white, and beautiful inside and out. She has seen and experienced plenty and has always been focused on being a good person and after growing up and being called everything from Yellow to half-breed she is not mad at anyone, she just made sure she educated herself with the world, cultures and humanity. She is as disgusted with the comments as I am. Embarrased and she CAN see both sides to the race card, but refuses to ask for special treatment. She is a teacher, a healer and a very evolved human being and she has taught me so much more than most of you on this blog will ever learn or appreciate. Sooooo with that - love and light to ALL of you - even those who disagree with me and those who continue to hate, blame and be a victim. We cannot afford to do it anymore...we have to save our country and preserve the very freedoms that we are basing this platform on right now. Take care of each other, be kind and respectful - let go of the anger and resentment. It will break you down and you should be creating a life that is filled with happiness and peace. Treat others as you want to be treated...it is harder to do it these days, but try it and see how different you feel after saying hello to a stranger that you may have prejudices about, just do it. It feels good and it keeps going forward. When you see someone being rude or mean, or do it yoruself, picture someone doing that to your friend, your Mom or Dad, or child. It can happen to anyone at anytime. Even the most mean-spirited person can find some love within themselves. We all need it and we all want to give it. God Bless.

Posted at 5:13PM on Nov 29th 2007 by meena1

302. There are many advantages to concealing your ethnicity on the phone. I think that Rampage is absolutely correct. I've done lots of phone work and I always find that clients are surprised when they meet me in person.

Posted at 8:52PM on Nov 29th 2007 by Elena

303. Hard to call 911 where the punks have cut the phone lines. He should have paid attention in school and learned there are main arteries running thru your legs and arms and you can die from just a shot in the leg dumb ass nobody.

Posted at 6:05PM on Nov 29th 2007 by likbiear

304. RACIAL DIVIDE DOES EXIST

Thank yourselves for that, not me. I don't even know you.

I got it cause I get it, -WORK- and you won't cause you don't.

You were blessed in getting to come to America in the first place. Your problem in what you chose to do with it. Oh-so-many handicap programs and still you lack. BIG TIME

GO CRY

Posted at 6:48PM on Nov 29th 2007 by Pa-theticexcusesforyourfailures

305. Trade these low lifes for hard working hispanics from Mexico?
Even-up


A Cleaner America

Posted at 7:01PM on Nov 29th 2007 by wouldn't this be better!

306. And people wonder why racism is still alive and well?

Exhibit A.

Posted at 7:28PM on Nov 29th 2007 by helio

307. TO Tc24:

He does got a real job. He is a professional athlete and makes more money in one night than you make in 5 years. Quit being jeolous like the b*tch that you are.

Posted at 8:15PM on Nov 29th 2007 by Brazilian Jujitsu Fighter

308. This all interview was set up knowing that Rampage would lash out the way he did. I mean why would they filmed him on video and ask him this question and on top of that slip in the whole situation of Taylot dying from getting shot in the leg? It's like they knew what Rampage would say. Rampage is a pro fighter. Fighters tend to act without impulse especially when it comes to manifesting their words. Rampage clearly didn't thought out his words well being that he responded quickly to the question. I'm sure he is looking back at this now and his regretting what he said. Rampage has a lot of close white friends and is even helping train English fighter Michael Bisping.

Remember that Rampage is from the South were racism is obviously more open. Who knows how many times he has been call "n*gger" or has been openly discriminated against. And as I mentioned before, he is a fighter. All the idiots on here calling Rampage stupid and lashing out at him are no different than Rampage for posting irrational comments that make no sense. Rampage is not supposed to be well educated, he makes millions being a Pro fighter. That is more money than what a Professor at a major University makes. So for the whites on here bitching, go paint yourself black for one day and walk free in this world. Let's see how much you would really be bitching after you step into his shoe. Racism is still alive and well, just not as open. Jackasses.



Posted at 9:00PM on Nov 29th 2007 by The NY Guy

309. Yoman - I agree with him. You all should leave him alone.
Rampage- I also agree with him. He is an intelligent man who is speaking the truth. 911 and the police DO NOT respond quickly when people of color need help. It is in a person's best interest to sound white.

Posted at 9:23PM on Nov 29th 2007 by blackandwhitegirl

310. to black and proud

you should be black and proud, but listen to what you are saying! "like you nitwits did'nt play the race card for 400 years on us. You guys were real concerned with race when you had those years of free labor!"
Are you for real!! Some of you black people just make other black people embarrassed to BE BLACK!! Do you really think anyone on here was around 400 yrs ago?? Black people were sold into slavery for the most part BY BLACK people!! And, it is still going on today!! You are condeming all white people for what happened 400 yrs ago????? I feel sorry for you man, you must live with alot of hate in your heart.

Posted at 10:13PM on Nov 29th 2007 by who do ya think u r?

311. for- #210- Shouldn't you be answering the calls right now and not worry about what people are commenting on TMZ. Hello, ,,,,people in trouble need you. Put down the Big Mac and figure out what your job is. Does the boss know that you are not working? HELP, I'VE FALLEN AND I CANT GET UP !!
Sorry, if that was rude but i called 911 years ago when my boyfriend was beating the CRAP out of me, got arrested because i could not prove that the massive bruise on my face and the broken nose came from the flying headboard. Luckily i have Never needed you since. He is someone else's problem now.
OH yeah, Quinton Jackson- YOU SUCK ( deal with it)

Posted at 10:19PM on Nov 29th 2007 by Bite Me

312. I AM NOT A RACIST- I HAVE 2 BLACK CATS AND A COLORED T.V.

Posted at 10:39PM on Nov 29th 2007 by Bite Me AGAIN

313. To: who do ya think u r?

My comments embarrass people to be Black!?!?! No black person would be "ashamed" by my comments because they are the truth. Yes blacks did sell other blacks into slavery but that does not make it all right to keep slaves moron. For crying out loud that does not excuse 400 years of racism. Let me guess if I sold you a gun and you shot someone I guess it would be my fault for selling you the gun. Don't give me that crap about not being around 400 years ago because MY PEOPLE were getting their churches blown up and hit with fire hoses just 40 years ago!!! 40 years not 400....remember the 60's??? Yeah it sucked for black people. Are you really that naive to believe racism just disappeared in 40 years?

Also at what point did I condemn all white people? That's right I didn't. I said nitwits as in the nitwits like you posting on this article. If a black man has a problem with one white person white people are so quick to say "You are racist and you hate all whites". I don't hate all white people I just hate all white people who think blacks should "get over it" and "we perpetuate racism". No we just call it like we see it and it pisses whitely off when we have an opinion. Nobody tells Jewish people to get over the holocaust.

I feel sorry for you for being so damn ignorant and thinking you are so enlightened. Walk a day in my shoes....oh wait you don't have to since you can actually get a cab at night...nitwit!

Posted at 1:33AM on Nov 30th 2007 by Black and Proud

314. Who gives a crap about rampage's social/society views anyways I just like watchin the guy fight i don't need his opinon on anything other than mma.

Posted at 3:24AM on Nov 30th 2007 by MJ

315. Okay first of all please white people quit complaining about black people using the race card! 9 times of 10 it involves some type of racism.Until you walk a day in a black persons shoe shut up.Because you do not see all of the unjustices that a normal black person goes through on a daily basis.

Posted at 5:49AM on Nov 30th 2007 by B

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