Hip-hop legends Dipset, a k a The Diplomats, drew fire from veterans after appearing onstage at the Apollo over the weekend wearing full military dress blues — including what appeared to be real ribbons and medals.
Cam’ron and Jim Jones’ group — celebrating the release of its first album in 14 years — took the stage to perform “I’m Ready” in the offending outfits.
When word reached vets, many were not amused.
Said an insider, “I get performance art, and if you want to wear camo or a [costume] uniform, I have no problem. But if you’re wearing medals and ribbons, it’s crossing a line.”
However, the group got some support from veterans online. Jones posted a picture of himself in the uniform on Instagram, a one fan said, “The military uniform is not worn by regulation on movies nor tv shows!! I’m a Vet been rockin with Dip Set the whole time I served!!,” while another said, “I’m a veteran and I approve this.”
But another follower wrote, “Why in the why in the world would you want to wear a military uniform without actually serving and more importantly why would you want to wear one that’s soooooooo jacked up? You got Navy,army, airforce ranks on the jackets with incorrect shoulder boards and stuff. Come on.”
Reps for Dipset couldn’t be reached.