Kyrie Irving has never been afraid to speak his mind and use his free speech to comment on social issues. However, Irving has been mum since getting in hot water for promoting an antisemitic film on Twitter.That all changed following the Dallas Mavericks' 113-106 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday (Mar. 8) night, though. Irving logged in to his Twitch account and ranted about the media right after arriving in Dallas from New Orleans.Irving discussed a variety of topics like sports gambling, media, racism and his tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. One of the comments that got the attention of fans was about the cobalt mines in Congo."How am I free if I know kids are still working in the cobalt mines in the Congo, making Teslas," Irving said.Kyrie Irving is alluding to the cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa. According to ABC News Australia, the nation has the largest known deposit of cobalt in the world. Cobalt is mainly used for batteries, which is the future of a world trying to go green.Enter Tesla, the Elon Musk-owned company that makes electric cars. The issue with cobalt mines in the Congo is the alleged exploitation of one of the poorest countries in the world. Men, women and children endure harsh conditions in the mines, while the pay doesn't warrant the danger of it.In fairness to Tesla, they have started using cobalt-free batteries in some of their vehicles. Nevertheless, the alleged exploitation of Congo's resources and people is difficult to ignore, and Irving might be the most popular person to comment on it.Fans on social media reacted to Irving's comments on cobalt mines. As usual, Twitter was divided and agreed with the Mavericks star, while others made some counter arguments.Here are some of the comments from Twitter: VinnyHoopz@vinnyhoopz@NBA_NewYork I’ll say this…He’s never afraid of uncomfortable conversations 🤷🏽‍♂️…the world loves to be coddled and comforted so much that we mute things that should have the volume on 100. How do we fix ourselves or issues without identifying our flaws and speaking on them, silence?!28420@NBA_NewYork I’ll say this…He’s never afraid of uncomfortable conversations 🤷🏽‍♂️…the world loves to be coddled and comforted so much that we mute things that should have the volume on 100. How do we fix ourselves or issues without identifying our flaws and speaking on them, silence?!Joseph@NewryPele@PME2717 @LegionHoops Dallas fan here and I embrace it any chance to use your platform to educate people just how hard the other half live is always worth it, we all know just how much Kyrie does for charity and we only know what he’s willing to show us. Great player and a great man. PREACH KYRIE 🤍862@PME2717 @LegionHoops Dallas fan here and I embrace it any chance to use your platform to educate people just how hard the other half live is always worth it, we all know just how much Kyrie does for charity and we only know what he’s willing to show us. Great player and a great man. PREACH KYRIE 💙🤍Vic@viclovesdogs94@NBA_NewYork Say what u want bout Kyrie, but he’s got the biggest voice in the league. He’ll quit his job and go riot in the name of freedom. Not sure how many other players/ppl in general can say that.902@NBA_NewYork Say what u want bout Kyrie, but he’s got the biggest voice in the league. He’ll quit his job and go riot in the name of freedom. Not sure how many other players/ppl in general can say that.The Goat@point_God3@LegionHoops He’s really a good dude he always does positive things for the community just because his beliefs aren’t what AMERICA wants them to be doesn’t mean he’s bad keep using your voice and platform to do great things @KyrieIrving !!@LegionHoops He’s really a good dude he always does positive things for the community just because his beliefs aren’t what AMERICA wants them to be doesn’t mean he’s bad keep using your voice and platform to do great things @KyrieIrving !!🎮 YT The_AdvantageTV 🎮@The_Advantage_@thund3rh01t @NBA_NewYork Kyrie is perhaps the number one person in the league who does more than enough. In fact it gets broadcasts across the world when he donates to a go fundme or a college or people who go without. My thing is why don’t more players do it as loud as Kyrie does it? He’s for the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…402@thund3rh01t @NBA_NewYork Kyrie is perhaps the number one person in the league who does more than enough. In fact it gets broadcasts across the world when he donates to a go fundme or a college or people who go without. My thing is why don’t more players do it as loud as Kyrie does it? He’s for the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…🇺🇸Mr. Worthy🇺🇸@Reelworthy43@NBA_NewYork Hmmmm wonder if he knows all major auto suppliers join IRMA that certified mines on all aspects including fair labor1@NBA_NewYork Hmmmm wonder if he knows all major auto suppliers join IRMA that certified mines on all aspects including fair labor https://t.co/mj8khK6cMGCocaine Bear 10-0@missed_3pointer@NBA_NewYork Kyrie’s Tesla. Seems he doesn’t care that much13@NBA_NewYork Kyrie’s Tesla. Seems he doesn’t care that much https://t.co/ytQBVEzi69Corndog@thund3rh01t@NBA_NewYork Do something about it. You have the means to adopt some of these kids. You have the means to go build schools and hospitals over there. Want change? Make change.1171@NBA_NewYork Do something about it. You have the means to adopt some of these kids. You have the means to go build schools and hospitals over there. Want change? Make change.Optimus Nine@nine_optimus@TMOPEEZY @LegionHoops Tesla now uses LFP batteries in most of its standard range vehicles, since 2019 Tesla has not used cobalt in their battery packs.14@TMOPEEZY @LegionHoops Tesla now uses LFP batteries in most of its standard range vehicles, since 2019 Tesla has not used cobalt in their battery packs.Wait what@prezdshot@LegionHoops Kyrie is annoying. Dude is a well respected millionaire. He has a ton of clout and power to work on things and have an impact. But he’s a poser because instead he chooses to sit there rambling bout nothing. All that talk does nothing. Go out and take action my dude.1182@LegionHoops Kyrie is annoying. Dude is a well respected millionaire. He has a ton of clout and power to work on things and have an impact. But he’s a poser because instead he chooses to sit there rambling bout nothing. All that talk does nothing. Go out and take action my dude.Also Read: Who can replace Patrick Ewing at Georgetown Basketball? Looking at 3 potential candidatesDallas Mavericks need Kyrie Irving to carry them while Luka Doncic recoversKyrie Irving of the Dallas MavericksThe Dallas Mavericks received some good news on Thursday regarding Luka Doncic's left thigh strain. The MRI results came back negative, but Doncic has no timeline of recovery. He will be available once he feels better, as per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.With the Western Conference loaded from top to bottom, the Mavericks will have to rely on Kyrie Irving more than ever to keep them afloat. Irving has had success without Doncic, currently 2-0 as a Maverick without his superstar teammate. Together, though, the dynamic duo are just 3-6 this season.Nevertheless, Irving has been playing amazingly for the Mavericks since he was acquired from the Brooklyn Nets. He's averaging 27.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.2 steals, shooting 51.2% and 41.4% from beyond the arc.Also Read: Why was Patrick Ewing fired by Georgetown? Exploring reasons behind the coach's exit after 6 seasons