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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.
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