WUVS Michigan (Urban) Bans Lil' Wayne, Rick Ross
Mar 28, 2013 11:19:40 GMT -5
Post by johnm1120 on Mar 28, 2013 11:19:40 GMT -5
''We Refuse To Be Part of the Problem''
6:00AM ET March 28th, 2013
Contributor : Martin James
A Rocky Williform Company
A small radio station in the Midwest has decided it's had enough of Lil Wayne and Rick Ross. The two stars have been embroiled in controversies this year over their lyrics, and WUVSIp 103.7 in Muskegon, Michigan has issued a statement explaining why they will no longer play the hip hop superstars' respective music.
"Many would say both rappers have taken their lyrical content too far and offended too many. The family and estate of [Emmett Till] have released a statement of disapproval over Lil Wayne’s disregard and disrespectful lyrics. Though his record label issued a statement of apology, the rapper has yet to do so. In the case of Rick Ross, a petition has been started over his blatant disregard for women and the issue of date rape. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that over 300,000 women are raped or sexually assaulted per year in the United States alone. That is a disturbing number and should not be taken lightly. His lyrics not only condone the behavior, but he boasts about it in the song. While some feel it’s only entertainment, many feel it sends and encourages the wrong message. Several individuals and organizations have taken a stand and so are we. Effective immediately Muskegon’s WUVSlp 103.7 the Beat has pulled ALL Lil Wayne and Rick Ross music from rotation. We pride ourselves on playing music that is non-degrading and non-violent. While we believe in freedom of speech, creative writing and individualism, we refuse to be part of the problem by spreading messages that could harm or end someone’s life."
www.hiphopblog.com/news-mainmenu-35/44290-lil-wayne-rick-ross-pulled-from-station.html
6:00AM ET March 28th, 2013
Contributor : Martin James
A Rocky Williform Company
A small radio station in the Midwest has decided it's had enough of Lil Wayne and Rick Ross. The two stars have been embroiled in controversies this year over their lyrics, and WUVSIp 103.7 in Muskegon, Michigan has issued a statement explaining why they will no longer play the hip hop superstars' respective music.
"Many would say both rappers have taken their lyrical content too far and offended too many. The family and estate of [Emmett Till] have released a statement of disapproval over Lil Wayne’s disregard and disrespectful lyrics. Though his record label issued a statement of apology, the rapper has yet to do so. In the case of Rick Ross, a petition has been started over his blatant disregard for women and the issue of date rape. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that over 300,000 women are raped or sexually assaulted per year in the United States alone. That is a disturbing number and should not be taken lightly. His lyrics not only condone the behavior, but he boasts about it in the song. While some feel it’s only entertainment, many feel it sends and encourages the wrong message. Several individuals and organizations have taken a stand and so are we. Effective immediately Muskegon’s WUVSlp 103.7 the Beat has pulled ALL Lil Wayne and Rick Ross music from rotation. We pride ourselves on playing music that is non-degrading and non-violent. While we believe in freedom of speech, creative writing and individualism, we refuse to be part of the problem by spreading messages that could harm or end someone’s life."
www.hiphopblog.com/news-mainmenu-35/44290-lil-wayne-rick-ross-pulled-from-station.html