Jill Scott Says the Media Is Trying to Destroy Bill Cosby’s Legacy

Earlier this summer, Jill Scott received an honorary doctorate from Temple University, and it was presented to her by Temple alum Bill Cosby. Now, in the aftermath of the Cosby sex allegations, Scott is standing by her fellow Owl. Suggested Reading February 2026 Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read The Sad Reason Teddy…

Earlier this summer, Jill Scott received an honorary doctorate from Temple University, and it was presented to her by Temple alum Bill Cosby. Now, in the aftermath of the Cosby sex allegations, Scott is standing by her fellow Owl.

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On Monday Scott got into a heated debate with her Twitter followers when one of her followers asked if she supported Cosby.

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Scott is free to support whomever she wants to, but it doesn’t leave her exempt from people questioning her allegiance. 

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