Lil Wayne says he doesn't 'feel connected' to the Black Lives Matter movement

Rapper Lil Wayne is facing some serious backlash on social media, following his dismissive remarks about social issues such as the Black Lives Matter movement.

During a TV interview on Nightline on Tuesday, Wayne revealed that he doesn't "feel connected" to the activist movement, originating in the African-American community, that campaigns against violence and systemic racism towards black people.

He began by explaining that he didn't like giving incidents of police violence a catch-all name.

"That just sounds weird, I don’t know, that you put a name on it. It’s not a name, it’s not 'whatever, whatever,' it’s somebody got shot by a policeman for a f***** up reason."

Asked whether he felt drawn to the movement, Wayne said he didn't, because he felt like it had nothing to do with him.

"I don't feel connected to a damn thing that ain't got nothin' to do with me."

The rapper went on to explain, "I’m a young black rich mother****er. If that don’t let you know that America understand."

Shortly after his controversial comments, Twitter ran hot as users lambasted Wayne for distancing himself from the movement.

Don't do drugs kids RT @Nightline: Lil Wayne says he doesn't feel connected to Black Lives Matter ... https://t.co/gjRaPbNIXp

— Breezy (@TAILormade_Bri) November 2, 2016

idk what's more disappointing: a) Lil Wayne's attitude towards Black Lives Matter b) Nightline asking Lil Wayne of all people about BLM

— brion michaeL (@whoisbrionrock) November 2, 2016

Lil Wayne's response to what he thinks about the black lives matter movement pic.twitter.com/KVXew1jyOB

— fooly beenie (@kingniquan) November 2, 2016

This is not the first time that Wayne has shared his controversial opinion on racism in America. In September, he told Fox Sports 1's Undisputed that there is "no such thing as racism", citing the amount of white fans at his concerts.