January 26, 2005

HOT 97 Tsunami Song Gets Me So Mad

If you have not already heard, HOT 97 has been playing a parody song that ridicules and pokes fun at the victims of the tsunami disaster. It used racial slurs such as "chink" and "Chinamen" whose children are being sold to slavery. While the song was already distasteful enough, the quarrel between the radio host, Miss Jones and Asian Co-Host, Miss Info was what got me so disgusted, steamed, and fired up!!! Miss Info stated that she wanted to separate herself from the song because she does not find it funny to poke fun at a tragedy and also the fact that she is Asian. But Miss Jones, being the ugly bitch that she is, starts acting immature, and doesn't allow Miss Info to speak, accusing her of feeling superior because she is Asian. Miss Jones' actual words were:

"I know you feel you are superior probably because you are Asian, but you are NOT!!! You are NOT!! Yes, I know it is ridiculous, the fact that you could be superior. "

Then she does one of those immature mumbles to prevent Miss Info to respond. I find it very upsetting. The argument also got personal. Miss Jones brought up shit about Miss Info asking for tickets to shows, parties, etc. She even stated that it is more than just about the song. So, it pisses me off. The way she acted and plus the song shows me that there is hate involved. Anyone in their right mind with morals and principles should know that the song was distasteful. That just shows you how ignorant they are.

They have posted an apology on their website, but it's such bullshit. It's like half an apology. It's like "Hey, I'll break your arms and legs and treat you like shit. But don't worry, I'll pay for your medical expenses after.

*Update*

  • You can find all the updated information and photos at Jay Smooth's hiphopmusic.com
  • Rick Delgado and Todd Lynn fired and others are suspended.
  • Asian Rapper Jin expressed his feelings on Hot97.
  • He also recorded a rap in response to the parody.
  • The morning show has been pulled off radio indefinitely.
  • Council member John C. Liu will lead a rally in front of the HOT97 building on Friday, 11am at 395 Hudson Street, NY, NY 10014.

Below are some sites where you can find more information and please sign the petitions.

Jin's rebuttal Rap - Tsunami Response.Mp3
Jin's Interview on the Radio
http://www.hiphopmusic.com/archives/000760.html
http://www.petitiononline.com/tsunmai7/petition.html
http://www.petitiononline.com/endhate/petition.html
http://www.asianmediawatch.net/missjones/index.html
NY Radio Station Pulls Show Over Tsunami Slur

2 Comments:

Blogger Jay Smooth said...

On a side note, Kung Fu Hustle is bangin... even though I can hear noise from the theater audience on the DVD I got.

7:42 PM  
Blogger drameddie said...

Yeah, the movie was quite enjoyable, but not as funny as Shaolin Soccer.

9:58 PM  

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