Marlon Wayans Slams Soulja Boy Over Transphobic Attack on His Child

Marlon Wayans Slams Soulja Boy Over Transphobic Attack on His Child

By Marcus Delano Thompson

March 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM

The heated exchange between Marlon Wayans and Soulja Boy escalated after the rapper made derogatory comments about Wayans' transgender son, Kai. The conflict began when Wayans criticized Soulja Boy's performance at a Trump-associated event.

Marlon Wayans and Soulja Boy feud

Marlon Wayans and Soulja Boy feud

Soulja Boy responded with a now-deleted social media post containing homophobic slurs directed at Wayans' son. Wayans immediately defended his child with a cutting response, stating, "You ain't been relevant since 2007, and even then, that was questionable."

Marlon Wayans and Soulja Boy together

Marlon Wayans and Soulja Boy together

Wayans has consistently shown support for his transgender son, previously stating, "It's about love, it's about support. My job as a parent is to love my kid unconditionally."

The incident sparked widespread social media reaction, with #TeamWayans trending as users condemned Soulja Boy's comments. The public overwhelmingly supported Wayans' defense of his child, while criticizing Soulja Boy for bringing a minor into an unrelated argument.

Marlon Wayans and Soulja Boy feuding

Marlon Wayans and Soulja Boy feuding

Marlon Wayans and Soulja Boy arguing

Marlon Wayans and Soulja Boy arguing

Neither party has backed down from their position, suggesting this conflict may continue to develop. The incident has sparked broader discussions about LGBTQ+ acceptance and the responsibilities of public figures in addressing sensitive topics.

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