Lousiana State University’s (LSU) wide receiver Kyren Lacy has sparked backlash after he made a gun gesture toward players from the University of Southern California (USC) during a recent football game.
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Here’s Why LSU Football Player Kyren Lacy Has Gone Viral
According to ESPN, LSU’s matchup against USC at the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic ended with USC taking the victory with a 27-20 score. However, it was what happened during the football game that has the internet talking.
OutKick reports that during the matchup, Lacy — a senior at LSU — “scored on a 19-yard pass” against USC. While celebrating, Lacy walked past his opposing team and held his hands up as if he was firing a gun.
Subsequently, Lacy was taken off the field for his “unsportsmanlike conduct.” However, while sitting on the sidelines, Lacy apparently vented his frustration by making the gesture again.
Check out the footage of Lacy and social media reactions below.
Social Media Reacts To The Player’s Gun Gesture
Social media users shared more reactions to Lacy’s viral gesture in The Shade Room’s comment section.
Instagram user @the.mylesj wrote, “Im not defending him/this gesture but I wish yall had this much energy over actual gun laws..”
While Instagram user @muggamanb added, “BLAMING JA MORANT IS INSANE!”
Instagram user @skinnymeech wrote, “What happened to America’s love of guns?? Does that only apply to a certain group?! Shocker!”
While Instagram user @_suckafreesi added, “He has the right to bear his imaginary arms leave that boy alone 😭”
Instagram user @paperchasin_wrldwide wrote, “In Louisiana law, we have the right to bear arms. And we are open carry state so he can hold his imaginary Choppa anywhere.”
While Instagram user @yungin2l added, “He could’ve did a lil pistol lol that boi had a Draco 😭”
Instagram user @suchakoolbreeze wrote, “Police wrongfully shooting gets more of a pass than person playing a sport not actually harming someone”
While Instagram user @beautyafterthebars added, “Everything we do as a culture. Whether good or bad the media including social media will find a way to ridicule it.”
Instagram user @hoodneck_ wrote, “Young black men need to understand perception”
While Instagram user @ittybitty_lilbit added, “So y’all wanna be mad about this but blast rap and idolize provocative music while being fans of artists who do the same stuff every song🙄‼️”
Lacy’s mother, Kandace Faye, even stepped in to add:
Lord my child has made it to the shaderoom!!! Yall we are not bout that life! lol 😂
At this time, Lacy has not publicly spoken about his viral actions.
Here’s Why The Internet Is Also Mentioning Fellow Athlete Ja Morant
As The Shade Room previously reported, Ja Morant made headlines in March 2023. At the time, the NBA player was at a strip club and brandished a gun while streaming on Instagram.
As a result, Morant did not face criminal charges. However, the Grizzlies player did reportedly lose an advertisement deal with Coca-Cola, per The Shade Room.
In May of 2023, Morant made headlines again when he brandished a gun for the second time while streaming, per The Shade Room. Subsequently, Morant released a statement addressing his repeated actions.
Ja Morant statement: “I know I’ve disappointed a lot of people who have supported me. This is a journey and I recognize there is more work to do. My words may not mean much right now, but I take full accountability for my actions. I’m committed to continuing to work on myself.”
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 17, 2023
Later that month, Morant’s sneakers were reportedly removed from Nike and Finish Line’s retail apps, per The Shade Room. Then, in June 2023, Morant was formally hit with a 25-game suspension from the NBA.
He ultimately returned to the court in December of that year.
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