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entertainment1 year ago

"Kanye West's 'Vultures' Chicago Listening Party Cut Off Amid Controversy"

Kanye West's livestreamed Vultures listening party in Chicago was abruptly cut off by Veeps after he rapped controversial lyrics, including a line about being "crazy, bipolar, antisemite." The platform had an agreement to censor objectionable content. The event featured performances by Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign, with his 10-year-old daughter North West making a cameo. The rapper faced backlash for offensive lyrics and recent public outbursts, including a rant in Las Vegas and the delayed release of his album, Vultures.

via The US Sun|
#antisemitism#entertainment#kanye-west
music2 years ago

"Country Singer Oliver Anthony's Viral 'Right-Wing Anthem' Sparks Controversy and Unity Calls"

Country singer Oliver Anthony's viral song "Rich Men North of Richmond" has garnered criticism for its offensive lyrics, including fatphobic remarks. While some praise the song as an ode to the American working class, others argue that it perpetuates fatphobia and the "welfare queen" trope. The song has gained popularity among right-wing figures but has also faced backlash for its portrayal of the poor and its misdirected anger. Anthony describes himself as politically centrist, and the song has surpassed Jason Aldean's controversial track on the iTunes country chart.

via The Independent|
#fatphobia#music#offensive-lyrics
music2 years ago

Jason Aldean's Controversial Single and Video Sparks Backlash and Defenses

Country Music Television (CMT) has pulled the music video for Jason Aldean's song "Try That in a Small Town" after accusations of offensive lyrics and message. The video, filmed at the site of a lynching, features violent news footage and controversial scenes. State Representative Justin Jones condemned the song on Twitter, calling it a "heinous song calling for racist violence." Aldean defended himself, stating that the accusations were meritless and dangerous, and that the song was about the sense of community he experienced growing up. CMT confirmed that they stopped airing the video but did not provide an explanation.

via The New York Times|
#backlash#cmt#jason-aldean