Lil Wayne & Rick Ross Banned From Radio Station Over Lyrical Content
Over the past few weeks, Lil Wayne and Rick Ross have found themselves in hot water over the controversial nature of certain specific lyrics. Now, one radio station has announced that they will not play either rapper’s music until apologies are issued.
Michigan’s WUVSIp 103.7 announced today that it is banning Weezy and Rozay’s music over recent controversial lyrics. The station released a statement saying that Lil Wayne’s line about the slain Emmett Till from the remix of Future’s “Karate Chop” and Ross’ more recent line from Rocko’s “U.O.E.N.O.” about date rape prompted the refusal to play their 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.”
Earlier today, XXL reported that a petition has been published urging Rick Ross to apologize for his controversial lyrics.
[via AllHipHop]
