Tribe could potentially lose ALOT of their base for this. Not just because they are a staple in gay hip hop scenes (which exist) but also because I'd contend the average Tribe fan tends to be more progressive and politically-minded than the average overall hip hop fan.

This is a threat to their brand in a way that it would not be to Easy E. fact is....they have made alot of money being the hip hop group that Phish fans like. And that part of their audience is not gonna like this.