After being dropped from the "McDonald's Live" Tour as a result of his explicit lyrical content, rapper Twista responds.

As previously reported by Chronic, the fast food giant decided to drop the rapper, after concerns were raised about the rapper's lyrics.

"I am very disappointed by McDonald's decision to cancel my participation in the McDonald's Live Tour," said Twista via a statement. "Being that Mcdonald's and I have worked together in the past, it was unsettling that I would be removed from the tour after undergoing the planning process and receiving assurances from McDonald's on multiple occasions that I would appear on the tour.

"Not all art is suitable for every age, just as not every movie is suitable for every age which is why it's lawfully labeled with a 'parental advisory' sticker," he added. "Ultimately, the 'parental advisory' warning aides parents in their responsibility to police and guide their children. Despite that, it still should not discredit me or my music. Art is a reflection of life. We tell stories about the culture and environment we grew up in, and unfortunately most of it isn't pretty. But for people to single me out as a negative individual because of that is both unfair and unnecessary."

"Instead of playing the blame game and creating a 'right' side and a 'wrong' side, let's come together to find ways that reach inner city youth and do away with the gang and crime-infested environments where most of them grow up," he said. "I welcome Rev. Pfleger, Mcdonalds and anyone else concerned to mobilize change and help make a difference. We've spent enough time debating and talking about the problems. It is now time to begin working on the solution."