Taz James said Tuesday that Durant should have asked him for permission before getting the tattoo.
“Durant, I appreciate you showing my pops love and everything, but we’re going to have to talk about that,” James told TMZ. “Because I’m the new Rick James — so you’ve got to get permission, big boy.”
In addition to being the son of a musical legend, James is also friends with Lil B, the same rapper who “cursed” Durant while he was a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Taz joked about talking to the rapper about Durant, but said it’s all in fun.
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“I don’t find it disrespectful,” James said. “As long as you’ve got my father on you, I respect you.”
Well that’s great news for the Warriors, because the last thing they need is their new star playing being re-cursed by “The Based God” as they try to make a run at another title.
