T.I. faced significant backlash when he spoke on taking his daughter to the gynecologist to see if her hymen was still intact. Despite the negative reaction, Rah Digga has come out in support Tip and revealed she’s also done the same thing with her own daughter.
Rah’s defense T.I. emerged after she saw an article about New York state legislators proposing a bill outlawing “virginity tests” following Tip’s infamous revelation. The veteran MC reacted Twitter, criticizing the bill on Sunday (December 1).
“So on top it being criminal for parents to discipline their children they’re trying to make it criminal to monitor their sex lives?” she wrote. “FOH!! I STAND WITH @Tip.”
So on top it being criminal for parents to discipline their children they're trying to make it criminal to monitor their sex lives? FOH!! I STAND WITH @Tip https://t.co/g90iKN5T3k
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019
Rah’s comment sparked outrage on social media. One Twitter user called the actions “sick” and “invasive,” which prompted a response from the Flipmode Squad member.
“What’s sick are the leaps and bounds society is taking to remove parental structuring and people justifying it,” she wrote. “Same society won’t have shit to say when that kid comes home pregnant and abortions are illegal. That’s that on that!!”
What's sick are the leaps and bounds society is taking to remove parental structuring and people justifying it. Same society won't have shit to say when that kid comes home pregnant and abortions are illegal. That's that on that!! https://t.co/3aAacKW8R1
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019
She also commented on getting a “virginity test” for her daughter and characterized it as a positive experience.
“Well I did it and guess what? When I found out she wasn’t anymore did I berate her..No,” Rah explained. “Did I kick her out the house..No. I was able to have a convo where she openly told me what it was. And i emphasized being safe. And life went on…”
Well I did it and guess what? When I found out she wasn't anymore did I berate her..No. Did I kick her out the house..No. I was able to have a convo where she openly told me what it was. And i emphasized being safe. And life went on… https://t.co/1EVpsxLOl8
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019
Rah took an issue with the notion she was invading her daughter’s privacy as well.
“So we supposed to monitor school work, online/social media activity, company they keep, all this other stuff but it’s wrong to monitor their sex lives?!?!?” she questioned a Twitter user. “Make. It. Make. Sense.”
So we supposed to monitor school work, online/social media activity, company they keep, all this other stuff but it's wrong to monitor their sex lives?!?!? Make. It. Make. Sense. https://t.co/mNkIzRwlHB
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019
She then circled back to her own experience and the effect her father’s parenting.
“All I know is the thought my Dad finding out about a sex life kept my ass a virgin till I was 19,” she noted. “THANK YOU DAD!!! I dunno what erbody else talmbout…”
All I know is the thought my Dad finding out about a sex life kept my ass a virgin till I was 19. THANK YOU DAD!!! I dunno what erbody else talmbout… https://t.co/TVlHxm4qTQ
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019
As the discussion continued, Rah took aim at the harsh criticism T.I.
“Everybody so stuck on the logistics a ‘hymen test’ and ignoring a father expressing how he goes above and beyond to keep his kids in line,” she declared. “It may not be your way but I can NEVER be mad at any Black father for that. Sorry not sorry.”
She added, “I have no problem being on an island w/ this one. I ain’t letting yall shame TI out being an overprotective Dad. Nope.”
Everybody so stuck on the logistics a "hymen test" and ignoring a father expressing how he goes above and beyond to keep his kids in line. It may not be your way but I can NEVER be mad at any Black father for that. Sorry not sorry https://t.co/0c5pxeFOj8
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019
I know my Twitter bro lol. I have no problem being on an island w/ this one. I ain't letting yall shame TI out being an overprotective Dad. Nope. https://t.co/noxl3QHTWc
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019
Rah additionally commented on age being a factor in the debate.
“So the real problem is her age?” she asked when a person described the hymen check as sexual abuse. “Would it be less outrageous if she was 13 or 14?”
She further stated, “So the day she turned 18 he went from being an overprotective Dad to pervert? Because any vaginas still in MY house that I gotta provide for are getting policed. Straight like that.”
So the real problem is her age? Would it be less outrageous if she was 13 or 14? https://t.co/qUXph3ECuQ
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019
So the day she turned 18 he went from being an overprotective Dad to pervert? Because any vaginas still in MY house that I gotta provide for are getting policed. Straight like that. https://t.co/o5ApZY3Uiv
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019
On Monday (December 2), Rah threw in a comment from her daughter as a final defense.
“So I just got a call from my daughter amidst the online banter,” she wrote. “She said ‘Thank you for being you Mom. I’m a better woman for it!’ Full time student, full time job, her own car, crib and ain’t thinking about having kids till she finish her degrees. That’s all the cosign I need.”
Read more the back-and-forth between Rah and Twitter users below.
I didn't have the luxury telling my Dad what was OK for him to do. Whatever he did was the law in my house and I had to deal. https://t.co/hIlRmTgQSy
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019
When you have a son you have 1 penis to worry about. When you have a daughter you have EVERYBODY penis to worry about. https://t.co/zRT9l654jH
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019
I agree with all this. But part that protection comes from monitoring certain situations and being aware shit. https://t.co/HmkBRf8SZD
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019
Humans gonna human. It's no perfect way to parent. What I do know is anybody I know with a young daughter cares if she's a virgin or not. However they figure it out or what they do w that knowledge is none my business. https://t.co/ZgPcOKVi5M
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019
I truly feel sorry for the parents trying to raise children in this era. Really I do.
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019
??? yeah I'm old school af on this one. https://t.co/UFf5ewTMxW
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) December 1, 2019