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Entries Tagged ‘Backlash’

Drake Addresses BET Awards Debacle, Performance

“Every Girl” singer/artist Drake has just become the first person to come forward and speak of Sunday’s controversial performance with Lil Wayne at the BET Awards 09′.
The performance, put together prior to the shocking death and subsequent tribute to Michael Jackson, became a subject of much scrutiny — mainly aimed at BET earlier [...]

Third Album Not the Charm For 50 Cent

 
If you want a sense of how stressful it’s been for 50 Cent to release his third album, just look at the CD cover. Whereas his first two albums featured portraits that exuded confidence and authority — a rippling torso coupled with a menacing glare — 50’s new album out Tuesday, “Curtis,” shows a seemingly [...]

BET’s “Hot Ghetto Mess” Backfires

Two advertisers pull out of premiere episode after backlash.
 
At least two companies have pulled their advertising from the premiere episode of BET’s upcoming series “Hot Ghetto Mess” in response to critics who say the show perpetuates racial stereotypes.
 
      State Farm Insurance Cos. and the Home Depot have released statements confirming their request that ads be [...]