Maino Says Don’t Blame NBA YoungBoy, Rap Music For Ja Morant Woes

Just as a result of Ja Morant flashed weapons on digicam whereas listening to NBA Youngboy and rap music would not make it hip hop’s fault … so says Maino, who tells TMZ Sports the blame for Morant’s woes is fully on the Grizzlies celebrity — and nobody else.

We acquired the “All the Above” rapper out in L.A. this week days after Morant was seen but once more on a social media stay stream waving round a firearm … and he informed us straight up, Morant must get his act collectively shortly.

He mentioned he was involved concerning the individuals Morant has surrounded himself with … telling us he is fearful they don’t seem to be advising the basketball participant to make sensible choices — and he advised Ja convey others into his circle ASAP.

“He gotta have individuals round him that do not care what he acquired to say,” Maino mentioned.

As for individuals who imagine rap is enjoying any position in all this … Maino made it clear, that is simply not an excuse he believes Morant can use.

“We know you just like the music, you come from a tradition, however homie, reality be informed, you bought far more alternative than the common particular person,” Maino mentioned. “Don’t throw the chance away making an attempt to maintain up with what’s goin’ on.”

Maino tells us he is talking from private expertise … because the Brooklyn native frolicked behind bars earlier in his life, earlier than he turned issues round.

“I’m the final particular person to attempt to condemn anyone for making errors as a result of I’ve made many,” he mentioned. “Trust me!”

“He acquired age on his aspect,” the 49-year-old added. “He acquired time on his aspect. I need to see him do method higher than that.”

Memphis has suspended Morant from staff actions indefinitely over the newest video. NBA commissioner Adam Silver, in the meantime, mentioned earlier this week he was upset whereas asserting the league has already commenced an investigation into all of it.