No one expected that a seemingly light interview by Da Brat would become the center of the explosion of American showbiz this week. The veteran rapper, who usually keeps a low profile and stays away from loud controversies, suddenly broke all boundaries when she spoke frankly about continuing to listen to R. Kelly’s music – and no one could make her stay silent.

When asked if she felt “uncomfortable” continuing to enjoy the music of the scandal-ridden male singer, Da Brat immediately changed her expression. Without beating around the bush, she answered a question that made the whole studio quiet:

“Where were the parents in all of this?”

The question was like dropping a bomb in the middle of a quiet space. But Da Brat did not stop. She continued talking, this time with a higher voice, stronger, and clearly no longer wanting to maintain a “safe” image.

“I’m not going to pretend. I didn’t mute R. Kelly. I grew up with his music, and it’s been my life. No one has the right to tell me what to listen to or not listen to.”

According to sources at the studio, the show’s crew almost lost control. A backstage member reportedly broke his headphones because the director shouted into the microphone: “Cut the commercials immediately!” But it was too late – Da Brat’s words were recorded and spread across social media within minutes.

Public opinion literally exploded. One side called for “an immediate boycott of Da Brat”. The other side said she “only dared to say what everyone was thinking but didn’t dare to say”. The arguments lasted all night, with no signs of cooling down.

Meanwhile, Da Brat remained defiant. She publicly asserted that she had no regrets:

“Music is music. I’m not anybody’s moral police. If I find value in what I listen to, I’ll keep listening.”

Many media pundits have called this Da Brat’s “hottest moment of her career” – not because of the praise, but because of the unprecedented level of controversy. One critic remarked: “Nobody knows if she’s putting herself in the eye of the storm, but she certainly doesn’t care.”

The only thing that’s certain is that Da Brat’s comments have opened a whole new culture war, plunging the entire showbiz into chaos with no end in sight. And it’s only getting started.