[Chowder Head]

Last May, Action Bronson was pulled from Toronto’s NXNE festival due to widespread community protest focusing on his song “Consensual Rape,” and now something similar has happened. Action Bronson has been removed from The George Washington University's annual Spring Fling concert lineup following students' complaints that claim the rapper's lyrics are misogynistic and that he's had "a history of public transphobia."

   

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Action Bronson has been removed from George Washington University's annual Spring Fling concert lineup, which takes place on Saturday, following students' complaints that claim the rapper's lyrics are misogynistic and that he's had "a history of public transphobia," as XXL reports. On Thursday, Bronson apologized in an open letter.

On Tuesday, the school's student newspaper, The GW Hatchet, published an editorial calling for the rapper's removal from the concert's lineup. "Bronson has a history of public transphobia, and has mocked transgendered people on Instagram," opinions editor Sarah Blugis wrote. "He's also been widely criticized for the [2011] song 'Consensual Rape,' in which he describes drugging and raping a woman." She also cited his "Brunch" video, which features Bronson cooking next to a dead woman, placing her body in a car trunk and then stabbing her "while shouting gendered insults."

A petition was also started calling for the rapper's removal, which was addressed to the GWU Program Board. On Thursday, it was announced Bronson would no longer be headlining the concert. "We apologize for causing distress over the past few days and for attempting to bring an artist who is not consistent with our values of diversity and inclusion," the GWU Program Board said in a statement. GoldLink will replace Bronson as Spring Fling's

Following the announcement of Bronson's removal from the show, the rapper responded to the criticisms in an open letter, as Pitchfork notes. The letter is addressed to the students at George Washington University and the public at large. "It has become clear to me that things have reached a point which makes me feel the need to address the issues raised so that we can bring some understanding and healing to the table, so to speak," he wrote. "I can't continue to walk around with the thought that people are thinking these things about me that are far from who I really am."

The rapper went on to explain that "Consensual Rape" was "never meant to represent who I am, but rather to depict a story," Bronson wrote. "I approach my music as other types of artists approach their work, and I don't intend the stories that I tell, the characters that I play in them or the lyrics I lay down to be taken literally." He likened his approach to that of a director creating a movie or an author writing a book.

"Regardless, I understand that when it comes to musicians, and more specifically rappers, the lyrics I say are taken to heart many times as a representation of my beliefs or true feelings. So, please let me make this very clear: I think rape and acts of violence toward woman are DISGUSTING," he continued. "I would never condone anything remotely close to that type of behavior, and it's certainly not what I'm about at all.

"But the song in question has caused people discomfort and pain and I'm sincerely sorry about it. It was not my intention to hurt people when I made it years ago, and I certainly will be much more sensitive on this matter moving ahead."

He closed the letter by addressing an "insensitive Instagram post" where he inappropriately labeled someone as transsexual and acknowledged that he was being disrespectful. He wrote that he has met with members of the LGBT community "to understand how to avoid being hurtful and insensitive towards these issues moving forward. I have never had any issues with anyone's sexual orientation or gender transitioning. I'm far, far from perfect and I recognize my flaws and I'm making an effort to grow and be a better human."

Action's Facebook statement: https://www.facebook.com/ActionBronsonMu...3239167125

Its funny how GW and the students cancelled this guy because they have values of diversity and inclusion but want to include only people who think alike and don't offend them.

[SydneyD]

it's because he's fat. And uncool. They would have never done this to eminem or the plethora of other "misogynistic" rappers

[kosko]

Bronson turning soft now that he is getting that Vice money.

[Germanicus]

I never heard of this guy until now. He looks wack. Does he have any kind of skill? I kinda want to buy some of his shit if he is actually "transphobic" and talks shit about gays and women. And let people know why I threw down cash for it.

If he's the reverse Macklemore I'll support that with money. Listen to it.... maybe not.

[GoldHawkStar]

I've never been a fan of Bronson, but this is one giant double standard. He is the victim of being an easy target by the university; they're using him to show the world how PC they are.

First off, look at the most recent post on the event's official Facebook page (ran by the university):



Aww, well isn't that just snug and nice.

Meanwhile, look what they posted just a week ago.



Earl Sweatshirt. Earl fucking Sweatshirt.

Now it's unclear if this post meant that Earl would be at their Spring Fling or if they were simply using his music in a playlist to promote it, but nonetheless they have no problem getting him involved.

Boy I remember when I used to be into this ugly twat back in my high school Odd Future days.

To clarify: Odd Future is the rap group Earl used to be involved in before they had a soft breakup from what it seems (yet he still associates himself with his past co-members). Their group was known for controversial, 'edgy', homophobic lyrics. And they love to talk about rape too. And torturing and killing women. And having sex with their dead bodies. And a lot of other interesting material.

Let's listen to one of his classics that I dearly remember:

Quote:

[Earl]
Uhh, addicts arise, when I arrive
In this cracked crack fag back slab in disguise
Fat sack of knives in the passenger side, bitch
Reach for the door, get your access denied

[Tyler]
I'm not an asshole I just don't give a fuck a lot
The only time I do is when a bitch is screaming "Tyler, stop"
The big bad wolf to me you're just a minor fox
Red riding is getting some of this wolfly odder cock

[Earl]
We the niggas you scared of, like bad dentists
Flow is anthemic, dirty like it's plants in it
Sick, spit a pandemic, crack and cancer mixed with cannabis
To have a bitch, ready to stab a clit with some glass and shit

[Tyler]
Your whole gang will be diminished, Bunch got the Brady's in it
Spit sick shit like my saliva got the rabies in it
Fuck rap, I'll be a landlord so I can rape the tenant's daughter
Leave my house with a new stomach, and a baby in it

[Earl]
Face it, me and Ace's is sick like malaria carriers

[Earl (Tyler)]
AUGH, oww, oww, oww, oww, oww, oww, oww, stop!
Why did you do that? (Say, "Sorry!") Sorry!
I'm sorry as fuck! (Say, "Sorry!") I'm sorry as fuck!
Ow! (Say, "Sorry!") I'm sorry! Don't look at this!
(Say, "Sorry!") Don't look at this! (Say, "Sorry!")
Ow! Stop! (Say, "Sorry!") 'fore you fuck something up
(Say, "Sor-") Sorry, sorry! (*laughing*) Uncle!
(Aw, fuck this nigga, I like him.)

[Earl]
Jim Carrey her to the cemetery to bury her
Listen busters, scarier when I finger fuck her
After I dig her up and then eat her out with a bit of mustard

[Tyler]
Took karate, mommy told me "Tyler toughen up"
Rihanna haircut, somebody tell Chris Brown to fuck me up
Had to teach the bitch manners, now I gotta learn her
I'll beat the fuck out your bitch anonymous, Ike Turner

[Earl]
Over, sloppy seconds is my preference
Except for when I'm feeding on the flesh of a pedestrian
Nessy loch monster stop Will he though? Probably not
Silly hoes lick my balls like FIFA lollipops

[Tyler]
Get the certain tingle, eating Haagen Dazs
With some soccer moms where they like to fucking sit and mingle
Watch an Animal Planet document on the Eagles
In the flyest '06 Supreme beanie, Sigel

[Earl]
Your grind's feeble, I'm regal, really, I'm Willy Smith
I am Legend, a snicker dick in a vanilly chick
Come take a stab at it faggot, I pre-ordered your casket
This is known as a classic, yeah that chapped lips crack shit

[Tyler]
Hat is always forest so the bitches call me Gump
But compliment her tits and then its off to hump her
Fuck her in a Hummer while I rape her then I put her in a slumber
It's not a figure of speech when I tell you that I dumped her

[Earl]
Known narcissists, sipping on arsenic
Carved carcasses in the garage, don't park in it
Hard as finding retarded kids at Harvard
It's Wolf Gang barking keep you up like car alarms and shit

[Tyler]
Over the edge, yeah I hide in a potato sack
Cause I'm cold as ice like Anasia when she fucking Traq
I'm the type to put you down to bring myself up
So when I rape a bitch I hold her down and get my best nut

[Earl]
The reincarnation of '98 Eminem
60 Crip and Grizzly and some RMK Denim
Pay attention I'm stabbing your women friends, like a gentlemen
Then dipping with the fucking pen to go sin again

[Tyler]
White girl, you can ask her what the dick be like
At monster madness doing drive by's on a fucking fixie bike
Fuck it moron, snorting oxycontin, wearing cotton
Oxymoron like buff faggots playing sissy dykes

[Earl]
This the shit that get cripple bitches to hop
Dirty crack pipes lit, bullshit to stop, halt
Boss broke, spouse choke, blouse open
Sly's little shop of horrors, now showing

[Tyler]
I hate gays, gangbangers and fucking jerkers
Unless it's gay gangbangers that's fucking jerkers
Whoa yo, yo.. no homo, I'm not gay, faggot
Odd Future Wolf Gang, Wu-Tang banging in your system
Probably banging in your sister with my children swimming in her system
Let me say this shit in slow-mo, homo
You don't fucking skate, take off that box logo

That's just Earl's lyrics. Tyler's are worse. Remember, this was Earl's rap group that he still heavily associates himself with. And this is just one song. I could pull up 50 more.

Get your shit together, GWU. If you're going to put your big boy pants on and try to make a point for the sake of rubbing your coddled students' balls and being PC, at least try to be consistent.

[WanderingSoul]

(03-31-2016 10:35 PM)GoldHawkStar Wrote:  

Get your shit together, GWU. If you're going to put your big boy pants on and try to make a point for the sake of rubbing your coddled students' balls and being PC, at least try to be consistent.

If Action wasn't white, he wouldn't be getting removed from the show.

That's the simple truth.

[Laner]

Blue Chips is dope. I still rock "Hookers at the Point" when I am getting ready to head out.

[texas]

(03-31-2016 10:38 PM)RioNomad Wrote:  

If Action wasn't white, he wouldn't be getting removed from the show.
That's the simple truth.

100% true. If he was any other color/gender/sexual orientation he'd be invincible. He is a goddamn storyteller. He should not have apologized. It's amazing that universities have now become places where stupid people go, or maybe places where people go and end up getting dumber, instead of how it was in the past.

[cubanlinx]

Earl sweatshirt is a motherfucking hypocrite. I despise people who turn completely back on their older material. I'm not talking about changing up your style or subject matter. Earl tries to pretend like his odd future murderous shit was never recorded or played. Tried to throw shade on Eminem too. He's the worthless fuck who should be getting banned.
That was a little harsh maybe, but it's true. But remember, Tyler the Creator got banned from the UK a while back, so it's not entirely because Bronson is white, though that obviously played a part.

[WanderingSoul]

(04-01-2016 12:22 AM)cubanlinx Wrote:  

Earl sweatshirt is a motherfucking hypocrite. I despise people who turn completely back on their older material. I'm not talking about changing up your style or subject matter. Earl tries to pretend like his odd future murderous shit was never recorded or played. Tried to throw shade on Eminem too. He's the worthless fuck who should be getting banned.
That was a little harsh maybe, but it's true. But remember, Tyler the Creator got banned from the UK a while back, so it's not entirely because Bronson is white, though that obviously played a part.

We're not talking about the UK. I don't know how this stuff is there.

But here in the US, Action got pulled because he is a straight white male saying something controversial.

When's the last time Azalia Banks cunt ass has been banned from a University? She's a racist piece of trash who calls people faggots and cocksuckers, but because she's a black female, she gets a pass.

[cubanlinx]

@RioNomad, can't argue with that. Plus Bronson is niche, and is not at that untouchable level of fame that Eminem (since we're talking about white rappers here) is at.