Nationwide — A 24-year-old African American licensed pilot greatest identified by his rap names, Younger Mula and “Muleazy”, goes viral on TikTok for sharing a video after his profitable flight touchdown, however critics are attacking his look, questioning his professionalism due to his locs and grill. Regardless of the backlash, many defended him, arguing that expertise matter greater than appears to be like.
Younger Mula, who’s from Baton Rouge, Louisiana posted a video of himself strolling by way of an airport in his work uniform, saying, “One other profitable flight, glory be to God. Coping with this profession, you gotta be cautious, however most of all, you gotta keep prayed up.”
The video gained over 1.4 million views and 268,000 likes with many celebrating his achievements. “Shield this younger man in any respect prices!!! That is what some don’t wish to see. Congrats to you sir!!!” one commenter wrote, whereas one other celebrated his look, saying, “Why are there no different pilots that seem like you!! I find it irresistible!!! Be blessed.”
Nonetheless, the video later unfold to X, the place racist feedback appeared, in response to The Root. Critics questioned his professionalism, saying, “I’m sorry nevertheless it’s all about professionalism and look in a job/profession right here you’re actually holding the lives of others in your fingers.”
Others made feedback about his religion, saying, “Yea I desire my pilots not let ‘god’ be the explanation we land safely and spend much less time ‘praying up’ and extra time coaching, however what do I do know.”
Regardless of the backlash, many defended the pilot, declaring that look and race don’t have an effect on job efficiency. One particular person requested, “Who mentioned dreds and grills impression your capacity to fly a airplane? Who defines professionalism?”
