Uncle Luke Slams Tariq Nasheed, Accuses Him of Dividing the Black Community: Social Media Showdown

Uncle Luke, the legendary Miami hip-hop figure, has never been one to shy away from controversy, and this week, he’s got Tariq Nasheed in his crosshairs. In a fiery social media post, Uncle Luke called out FBAs (Foundational Black Americans), accusing the organization of being part of a divisive plot orchestrated by Steve Bannon to fragment the Black community and sway votes toward Donald Trump.

Uncle Luke  “It was a group brought on by Steve Bannon. Steve Bannon created this group of, and he infused them with cash—of Blacks to divide the Black community and to divide the Black vote and vote for Trump. And so, he infused these groups, gave them names, gave them platforms, infused them with money, and they call themselves FBAs, Foundational Black Americans.”

What Is FBA?

For those who aren’t familiar, Foundational Black Americans (FBAs) refers to Black Americans who are direct descendants of those enslaved in the United States. FBAs should focus on securing reparations and other resources specifically for descendants of American slavery, distinct from other Black groups, such as Caribbean or African immigrants.

Tariq Nasheed has gained notoriety online for his often polarizing views on race. He wrote a book on the FBA movement as a way to advocate for the rights and reparations of Black Americans whose ancestors were enslaved in the U.S. Nasheed’s ideology emphasizes that these individuals should prioritize their own lineage and history when fighting for social justice.

The Twitter Feud: Tariq Fires Back

Naturally, Nasheed wasn’t going to let Uncle Luke’s accusations slide. In a tweet, Nasheed clapped back, claiming that Uncle Luke was the one “shilling” for political interests—specifically, Kamala Harris. Nasheed also accused Uncle Luke of spreading lies, particularly about Nasheed’s personal life.

“@unclelukereal1 is out here shilling for his fellow Caribbean immigrant Kamala Harris, and Luke told a blatant LIE, that I’m married to a white woman. If you are reduced to lying to get people to vote, you are in bad shape,” Nasheed tweeted.

Uncle Luke Claps Back

But Uncle Luke wasn’t done yet. He responded with a pointed question, challenging Nasheed’s views on prominent Black leaders with Caribbean roots.

“Yes, your job is to separate the black community powered by Steve Bannon. My question to you, do you have a problem with Malcolm X? Do you have a problem with Minister Farrakhan? Do you have a problem with Marcus Garvey? According to what you preach to your people, they should be delineating these Black men who put their lives on the line for Black people. Tell me, would you call any one of those guys a tether? I’m gonna wait to hear this one.”

Nasheed wasn’t about to back down, though. He quickly pointed out that Malcolm X, whose father was FBA, wouldn’t be in the same category as the people Uncle Luke was referring to. He responded, “Luke…What does Malcolm X, who had an FBA father (making Malcolm FBA) and the honorable Minister Farrakhan have to do with you all tap-dancing for the Democrat party?”

The Heated Exchange Continues

Uncle Luke then took it a step further, escalating the rhetoric by suggesting that Nasheed is a “house Negro for Donald Trump.” In his post, Uncle Luke claimed that Nasheed’s rhetoric essentially discounts the Blackness of iconic figures like Minister Louis Farrakhan and Malcolm X, solely based on their lineage.

“Here you go house Negro for Donald Trump? According to you and what you have been saying to your comrades, if your parents are from the islands, you’re not Black. So basically, you’re saying the Minister, Louis Farrakhan, and Malcolm X are not Black. What you call us tether, and we call you a house n****r. Black men who have put their life on the line for Black people. You’re running around here selling that bullshit for Steve Bannon and Donald Trump.”

Tariq Nasheed Responds

Not one to let an insult slide, Nasheed fired back, clarifying his stance on Caribbean and African immigrants.

“Luke…all Caribbeans and Africans are not tethers… Just the bootlicking ones who act as flunkies for political parties by trying to trick Foundational Black Americans into voting for nothing in return.”

The exchange between these two prominent figures has undoubtedly stirred up conversation online, with both sides holding firm to their views. As the back-and-forth continues, the debate over what it means to be Black in America—and who gets to define it—rages on.