Nova Scotia’s Energy Minister has resigned from cabinet over some rap songs that contained lyrics harmful to women.
It was last month when news broke that Marco MacLeod still had the music on streaming platforms.
The Adsum house for women was one group who spoke up about how the lyrics were harmful.
They say they were misogynistic and raised serious concerns about how he could be accountable in public office.
MacLeod removed the songs from streaming platforms and apologized.
But late Wednesday night, Premier Tim Houston accepted his resignation, according to a news release.
“Marco has expressed to me his regret for publishing those songs. Ultimately, he feels his actions have become a distraction from the work of our government, and he wants to spend more time focusing on learning and growing. I thank Marco for the work he has given to the Province in his role as minister of Energy,” Houston wrote.
Houston will also take over the energy file once again. It was only in May when Houston passed the role of minister to MacLeod.
