And we wonder why our cries of racism are increasingly not taken seriously…
The New York Daily News reports:
Hip-hop radio station HOT 97 has sparked outrage across the city by airing a twisted song that shockingly mocks the 200,000 victims of the South Asian tsunami.
Before one airing of the song, the station’s news reader, Miss Info, who is of Asian descent, objected to the song, only to be attacked by Jones and her cohorts.
“That song is really offensive to me, and I opted not to involve myself,” Miss Info said.
Jones replied, “I know you feel you’re superior because you’re Asian, but you’re not.” Later, co-host Todd Lyn, incensed at Miss Info’s criticism, said, “I’m going to start shooting Asians.” (more…)
Here are just some of the lyrics:
And all at once, you can hear the screaming ch**ks
And no one was saved from the wave
There were Africans drowning, little Chinamen swept away
You can hear God laughing, ‘Swim you bi***es swim.’
[Chorus]
So now you’re screwed, it’s the tsunami,
You better run and kiss your a*s away, go find your mommy
I just saw her float by, a tree went through her head
And now your children will be sold to child slavery
Glad to see at least some black media outlets at least mentioned this incident. Otherwise, this is shameful.
I’ll let you guys do the commenting if you like.
If there’s a bright side to the story, the station noted the problem and issued an apology.
Jones and her hood will volunteer one week of community time to the tsunami relief.
Comment by EG | January 26, 2005
The question is….why would anyone evr put a song of that nture together in the first
place. Its an absolute shame.
Comment by Maliek | January 27, 2005