Should offensive lyrics be banned?

Should offensive lyrics be banned?

Russell Simmons (pictured), co-founder of legendary hip-hop label Def Jam, has called for three "extreme curse words" to be banned by broadcasters and record labels. Speaking at a gathering of influential music executives, Simmons explained: "The words 'bitch' and 'ho' are utterly derogatory and disrespectful... The word 'nigger' is a racially derogatory term that disrespects the pain, suffering, history of racial oppression". Do you agree that these words should be banned from music lyrics?

 

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  1.  
    courtney Leong from Ormond says:
    Aug 25, 05:06

    dont ban it
    i like it

  2.  
    z^2+c - from ? says:
    Dec 17, 20:06

    Some lyrics can sound offensive but be very funny at the same time

    Take these lyrics for example

    “You see, there seems to be some kind of a communication problem, honey... because I... I am a lonely guy from outta town, y'know an'... an' I want some ACTIon... what I'm talkin' about is, I wanna... a-a-steaming... succulent... ever-widening, gooey, drippy, runny kind of a hole with a... with... how shall I put this...”

    But remember the “SECRET” word for tonight is………..?

  3.  
    KillerBill from Essex says:
    Nov 23, 21:52

    Who decides what's offensive? That would be Gordon Brown then.
    If you're slagging off a foreign religion then obviously the police are going to get on your case, but if you slag of Christianity or the British way of life that's Okay as only white male heterosexuals can harbour any form of prejudice.

  4.  
    Denis from ireland says:
    Oct 24, 21:44

    thats why there bleeps on them and if u dont like it so much we bother listen or buy it!!why dont some rich people use a bit of common sense

  5.  
    Charlie from Here says:
    Oct 4, 17:34

    Omg, if it bothers you that much just dont listen to it. Next you'll want to ban swear words altogether they aint doing any harm in songs.

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