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Singer Jill Scott took to Twitter in defense of comedian/actor Bill Cosby Monday morning.

The star accused the media of attempting to destroy Cosby’s legacy, after a series of women came forward accusing him of sexual assault. 

From Twitter:

@KristensWay I’m respecting a man who has done more for the image of Brown people that almost anyone EVER. From Fat Albert to the Huxtables

@JasBaileyTweets sides with Mr. Cosby? No. I side with substantiated proof when media/society is attempting to destroy a magnificent Legacy – 

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This past summer, Scott received an honorary doctorate from Temple University, and the award was presented to her by Temple alum Bill Cosby.

What do you think of Jill Scott defending Bill Cosby?

Do you believe the media is attempting to ruin his legacy? Or are those who defend him mostly defending Cliff Huxtable and not Bill Cosby?

Sound off below!