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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Lil Wayne Emmett Till lyric |
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1702029/lil-wayne-karate-chop-remix-emmett-till.jhtml Lil Wayne's Emmett Till Lyric Draws Epic Records Apology 'We are going through great efforts to take down the unauthorized version,' label says of Future's 'Karate Chop' remix. Hip-hop punch lines don't always boast the most tasteful content, and while some should be digested with a grain of salt, Lil Wayne's reference to Emmett Till on Future's "Karate Chop (Remix)" has prompted an apology from Epic Records, after outcry from the Till estate. Till was 14 years old when he was brutally murdered in Mississippi back in 1955. The hate crime, committed on grounds that Till had whistled at a white woman, provided major fuel for the birth of the civil rights movement. On the remix of "Karate Chop," Wayne spits one line ("beat that p---y up like Emmett Till") that prompted a response from Till's cousin Airickca Gordon-Taylor, who is also the founding director of the Mamie Till Mobley Memorial Foundation. "My agenda is not to be disrespectful to Lil Wayne, even as much as I feel he's been disrespectful to my family. We just want Emmett's name removed from that song," Gordon-Taylor told the Chicago Sun-Times on Wednesday. "That entire segment is very misogynistic and promotes domestic abuse toward women by our own race," Gordon-Taylor said. "But it also shows total disregard of where you've come from. He wouldn't even be out there rapping these stupid lyrics without the sacrifice Emmett made. Personally, I think Lil Wayne should just go ahead and apologize to my family. It's hurtful." Future's label, Epic Records, caught wind of the controversy and responded by stating that they would work to have the offensive content removed from the Internet. "We regret the unauthorized remix version of Future's 'Karate Chop,' which was leaked online and contained hurtful lyrics," the label said in a statement via the Associated Press. "Out of respect for the legacy of Emmett Till and his family and the support of the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. ... we are going through great efforts to take down the unauthorized version." According to Epic, an official version of the song will be re-released, that "will not include such references." Wayne isn't the first rapper to mention Till in rhyme, with Kanye famously rapping about him on "Through the Wire" ("On the plane, scared as hell that her guy look like Emmett Till") after surviving a near fatal car crash. There has been no comment from Lil Wayne's camp. What the fuck is this shit? If Lil Wayne wants to use Emmett Till or any other touchy subject in his awful songs, that's his prerogative. This is fucking ridiculous. Jesse Jackson called L.A. Reid and they took care of it? Fuck that. Its a stupid line, but its not against the law We very much need to stop pandering to the offended 3%. Ok, you're offended. Noted. Now go fuck yourself, nobody is making you buy the album. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lil Wayne Emmett Till lyric |
It's a shame that the outrage didn't get him dropped from his label. |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lil Wayne Emmett Till lyric |
The less Lil Wayne I hear, the better. They should just keep trying to get all of his music removed one line at a time. But seriously, no need for this type of censorship. If one doesn't like it, listen to something else. Is it a stupid line? Yes Disrespectful? Very Ya know how you deal with that? Don't buy/listen to his shitty music. But you can't tell someone what they can and can't rap (poorly) about... |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lil Wayne Emmett Till lyric |
Krazy Ivan wrote: The less Lil Wayne I hear, the better. They should just keep trying to get all of his music removed one line at a time. One line down, thousands more to go. |
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| Author: | SomeGuy [ Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:53 am ] |
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I agree. Although Lil Wayne should offer a sincere apology for making bad music and then apologize for his "Stable" and their bad music. He should also apologize for taking fashion cues from Christian Slater circa Gleaming the Cube. Can we even be sure that Lil Wayne knows who Emmett Till is? Maybe he thought he was rapping about Emmett Smith or something. Either way, bad. |
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| Author: | Dallas Winston [ Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:58 am ] |
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Talentless, scumbag, piece of shit. I've never understood the love for this clown. Stupid lyrics, awful flow. I'm still pissed at him for fucking up Eminem's Recovery album. |
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| Author: | Mr. Hernandez [ Fri Feb 15, 2013 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lil Wayne Emmett Till lyric |
Everyones offended by something these days. No matter what, someone will find something to bitch about |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Fri Feb 15, 2013 2:25 pm ] |
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Mr. Hernandez wrote: Everyones offended by something these days. No matter what, someone will find something to bitch about Could you edit "bi***" to "complain" I dont like the Blue language... |
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| Author: | sinicalypse [ Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:00 am ] |
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I can't wait for some feminist/white group to jump all over someone like aesop rock when he curtly references Joan of Arc in a song lyric. EQUALITY FOR ALL. |
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| Author: | Swingandalongonetoright [ Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:19 pm ] |
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Truth wrote: Little Wayne, bad. He's awful. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:54 pm ] |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lil Wayne Emmett Till lyric |
I believe he is actively thinking up ways for me to hate him even more. |
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| Author: | SteveSarley [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:04 pm ] |
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Are you all talking about Lil Wayne Newton? I love "Danke Schoen!" |
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| Author: | Chus [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:07 pm ] |
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rogers park bryan wrote: Mr. Hernandez wrote: Everyones offended by something these days. No matter what, someone will find something to bitch about Could you edit "bi***" to "complain" I dont like the Blue language... I prefer "rhymes with itch". |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:10 pm ] |
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Krazy Ivan wrote: I believe he is actively thinking up ways for me to hate him even more. This is like John Wall doing a Jordan pose |
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| Author: | The Original Kid Cairo [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:19 pm ] |
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Somebody wanna transcribe what the Emmett Till line was? I obviously don't listen to this guy's music. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lil Wayne Emmett Till lyric |
Quote: Wayne spits one line ("beat that p---y up like Emmett Till")
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lil Wayne Emmett Till lyric |
The Original Kid Cairo wrote: Somebody wanna transcribe what the Emmett Till line was? I obviously don't listen to this guy's music. I spend bills like cruella da vil my last name is a contraction like Emmett Till |
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| Author: | The Original Kid Cairo [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lil Wayne Emmett Till lyric |
rogers park bryan wrote: The Original Kid Cairo wrote: Somebody wanna transcribe what the Emmett Till line was? I obviously don't listen to this guy's music. I spend bills like cruella da vil my last name is a contraction like Emmett Till You're joking, right? |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:24 pm ] |
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Krazy Ivan wrote: I believe he is actively thinking up ways for me to hate him even more. Is he still on OKC's top 5 favorite rappers list? The Original Kid Cairo wrote: Lil Wayne is not only my favorite rapper, but also the greatest rapper of all time.
Here are my top 5: Lil Wayne Wacka Flacka Gucci Mane Drake Ja Rule |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lil Wayne Emmett Till lyric |
The Original Kid Cairo wrote: rogers park bryan wrote: The Original Kid Cairo wrote: Somebody wanna transcribe what the Emmett Till line was? I obviously don't listen to this guy's music. I spend bills like cruella da vil my last name is a contraction like Emmett Till You're joking, right? I went up sugar hill like Jack and Jill Im losing relevance so here's a line about Emmett Till |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lil Wayne Emmett Till lyric |
Douchebag wrote: Krazy Ivan wrote: I believe he is actively thinking up ways for me to hate him even more. Is he still on OKC's top 5 favorite rappers list? Oh, no doubt. The Original Kid Cairo via PM wrote: Any word on where I can get that magazine? I totes love me some Weezy!!!
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| Author: | The Original Kid Cairo [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:30 pm ] |
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| Author: | Regular Reader [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lil Wayne Emmett Till lyric |
Lil Wayne should be embarrassed. Anyone affiliated with the production should be ashamed. That is an unquestionably despicable line. But not completely surprising from the crop of mainstream clowns making $$$ for some time now. (Jay Z, I'm looking at you too) |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lil Wayne Emmett Till lyric |
Regular Reader wrote: Lil Wayne should be embarrassed. Anyone affiliated with the production should be ashamed. That is an unquestionably despicable line. But not completely surprising from the crop of mainstream clowns making $$$ for some time now. (Jay Z, I'm looking at you too) Oh Snap! |
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