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Nova Scotia Energy Minister Resigns over Offensive Rap Lyrics

Premier Tim Houston said MacLeod’s resignation followed weeks of meetings with women’s advocacy groups over songs published in 2013.

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HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's energy minister has resigned from cabinet over misogynistic rap lyrics he wrote before entering politics.

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Marco MacLeod resigns as minister of energy after song controversy

The MLA for Pictou West made the announcement on his Facebook page on Wednesday night. MacLeod faced backlash after a song he published prior to taking office surfaced online. The song included misogynistic lyrics that he has since apologized for.

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Nova Scotia energy minister resigns over offensive rap lyrics

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's energy minister has resigned from cabinet over misogynistic rap lyrics he wrote before entering politics.

·Winnipeg, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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