FL Candidate for Gov.
Grand Theft Awkward!!!
Says Black Characters in GTA ‘More Authentic’
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The Matan Show
‘Grand Theft Auto’ has a big fan in Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback, but he’s real particular about the video game, saying he prefers being Black while committing crimes … in the game.
You gotta see Fishback’s appearance on “The Matan Show” podcast, where the host grills him about “GTA 5” … and James offers, “I preferred playing the Black characters … it felt more authentic.”
The wannabe governor’s racially charged crack didn’t exactly get a lot of pushback on the pod … but, the comment is just one in a string of controversial situations for Fishback, in and out of politics..
Back in 2022, his company, Incubate Debate — which puts together debate tournaments and other events at the middle and high school level — had a working relationship with Broward County School District, which ended after Fishback was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
Fishback has denied the claims against him … and he’s also disputed ever working with the school district.
TMZ.com
Then, earlier this year, Fishback hopped on “TMZ Live,” referring to OnlyFans models as “whores” and proposing a 50% sin tax on income OF stars make while living in the Sunshine State.
While polls have Fishback as a longshot to win the governor’s seat in November, he’s reportedly been growing a fanbase among Gen Z males in the state.