Nova Scotia Energy Minister Resigns over Offensive Rap Lyrics

Pictou West MLA Marco MacLeod resigns from cabinet after rap song controversy

Marco MacLeod, who was appointed Nova Scotia's energy minister in May, resigned Sept. 2 following criticism for lyrics in rap songs he recorded.

Marco MacLeod resigns as energy minister after song controversy

The MLA for Pictou West made the announcement on his Facebook page on Wednesday night. MacLeod faced backlash after a song he published prior to taking office surfaced online. The song included misogynistic lyrics that he has since apologized for.

N.S. energy minister resigns from role over 2013 songs with ‘hurtful lyrics’

Nova Scotia Energy Minister Marco MacLeod has stepped down from the position over several songs he published online in 2013 with “hurtful lyrics,” according to Premier Tim Houston.

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Nova Scotia energy minister resigns over offensive rap lyrics

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's energy minister has resigned from cabinet over misogynistic rap lyrics he wrote before entering politics.

N.S. premier says ‘tragedy’ led his energy minister to resign over rap lyrics

HALIFAX — The premier of Nova Scotia says a tragedy led his energy minister to resign over rap lyrics this week Tim Houston made the comments less than 15 hours after his office announced it had accepted Marco MacLeod’s resignation over lyrics first published in 2013. The lyrics included misogynistic terms for women and references […]