Less than 24 hours after Singersroom first reported the radio 'Brown Ban' at stations in Cleveland and Pittsburgh, program directors and dj's in Florida, Las Vegas, Lancaster, and even Rhode Island have all yanked or are contemplating pulling Chris Brown's music from their stations.
Like other radio stations, South Florida station B103.9 says "We asked listeners what they thought". Overwhelmingly listeners, like those in Cleveland, said "They want Chris brown off the radio".
Lancaster, Pennsylvania radio station FM97 followed suit, however, program Jeff Hurley, who submitted an open letter Wednesday, says he felt compelled to pull the records instead of waiting on fan responses like other stations.
Hurley says, via open letter, "We have always been fans of his music, but in light of his poor choices we felt a need for action."
At press time at least six stations nationwide had yanked the singer's songs including Providence, Rhode Island's Hot 106.3.
Unlike radio directors and some fans, rapper Joe Budden says the song pulling is premature:
"It is unfortunate I don't think anybody has any factual evidence,
aside from the people that were involved. I don't know about pulling
him from the airwaves".
In related news, popular childrens program "Sesame Street" says it will no longer broadcast Chris Brown's appearance with popular character Elmo.
Brown appeared on "Sesame Street" a few years back, singing the song "See The Signs" with Elmo.
SRC: WPRI Providence, FM 97, KTNV 13, B103.9
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I don't think radio stations and promoters should be taking this sort of action until the details of the beating of Rihanna are officially clarified. In punishing Chris like this, before he is even proven responsible for Rihanna's bruising, these radio stations and promoters are going against the core American belief of "innocent until proven guilty". It's quite unfortunate.
I am shocked and disturbed when I read all the stupid people's comments here justifying Chris Brown beating the he** out of Rhianna. It sickens my stomach when I see WOMEN saying that another woman caused his fist to impact her face, and that she is "being dramatic" as some stupid ghetto chick said. I would be praying that you don't end up having your as*es beat too! HE DESERVES TO HAVE HIS CAREER IMPACTED FROM BEATING A FEMALE! So shut up and stop making excuses for the "idol" you thought was perfect ended up being an abuser. People keep forgetting that he beat her so bad, that she had to be hospitalized. THAT IS NOT A MISTAKE THAT SHOULD BE FORGIVEN LIGHTLY! He needs swift action to show him that just because he is a star, there are serious consequences to hurting other people. Those who support him need to experience the feeling of a fist as it impacts your face and.or choked until you black out. Maybe then you will wake up, shut up and accept that he deserves getting boycotted!
Hay Chris me again. Ijust wanted to say that it doesn't matter what Rihanna says or does. what matters is about the fans and the children. You used to be a great star that everyone can look up 2. Now everybody's scared of u because u beat up Rihanna. Now I don't mean 2 sound harsh but, everybody says that ur the most hated singer in the United States. and if I were you i'd watch were you'd look. Because Jay-Z says your a walking dead man and that he's going 2 rearrange ur baby face. It's all because you beat up Rihanna. So, if I were you, I would be careful. Get it from someone who cares. Like me. I hope your gonna be ok. Speak 2 ya later Chris Brown. Love ya.
Listen Chris I love you and I repect u and ur music. But, what u did was wrong. Your the most awsomest singer I could ever listen 2 and no artist can take that away.What i'm trying 2 say is you can't be mad all because she threw your keys out the window. You see i've been abused by a boy before, so I know what it feels like. When you were on the Tyra Banks show last year talking about your mother being abused by a man.You were the only person who helped me not be afraid of boys anymore. You realy are a great guy inside your heart. You just gotta let all the good out. And leave all the bad behind. If I were you I would apoligize to Rihanna and forget about the whole thing. If you want 2 we can talk some more about your problems I can help you with. I would be the perfect friend 2 talk 2 anytime ok. You can go on my blnk, myspace, veoh, pandora, or call me at 414-369-3171. I live in Milwaukee,Wisconsin in the North,East. come visit if u can. Hope to help you with your problems.
Baby Ike, when i saw that picture of rihanna's face, i got pissed. It doesn't matter what you say or do chris, you will always have abuser stigma attach to you. what mother wants to see thier daugther's face, f--k up like that.
@Holler
I hope you know how stupid you sound right now. I know there is always consequences to everything but, sorry the punishment does NOT fit the crime. I mean really.....Pulling his songs? C'mon man. There are artists out there that have done things waaayyy worst that have YET to get there songs pulled off the radio. This is complete and utter bullsh.t.
As for you saying people have been waiting for years to "take him down" GET THE F.CK OUT OF HERE! That has to be the most dumbest comment I EVER HEARD!
You C.B haterz will be eating your words when Chris comes up with a new album. And BLOWS THE INDUSTRY away with a come back! Wacth!
yo people come on we have to give him a chance because he is a human and human always makes mistakes n am going 2 support him at the end. lov u chris. fan we hav 2 support him
There needs to be a full understanding of why the attack happened, his music does not relate to hitting women. We do not know what exactly is going on througg his head as of now. We just need to be patient and wait for Chris to make a public statement about this incident.
i think the situation is serious but i dont think there's a need for radio station to stop playing his music there are artist who has done far more worst stuff then chris brown and their music is still getting played he's not the only one who has ever made a mistake
I think it is an unfortinate incident, but come on, no matter what happened on her side, it's never ok to put your hands on a woman, let alone her NECK! She was passed out, my friends parents saw it all go down on there street.
hi alexis am mattiesha for school and chris brown i love u
hi people
Actions always have consequences and no one knows how far reaching the consequnces will be. It is disturbing that even Sasame Street has pulled his songs. The companies' motive may be to disassociated themselves from people who engage in such abusive behaviour, but it is good to see that people are taking a stand against bad behaviour. Mr. Brown needs to learn from his mistakes, show remorse, show that he has guts and a strong character and start over again.
What people fail to realize is that the entertainment industry itself had high hopes of Chris Brown becoming the next Micheal Jackson; Journalists, critics and high-powered execs have been searching for the next "mega superstar" and thought that he was going to get their in a just a matter of time;more than Justin, Usher, and any American Idol male, they thought that at just the young age of 19 and with all of that hellfire energy, that he could lead the music industry back to its last documented glory day$$, the 80's! The 80's, music's last crop of documented mega star$$, pre-piracy and pre-internet! Rhianna's "it" girl status has been tarnished as well because now people are looking at her and first thing that comes to their minds is Chris..not her songs, not her videos, not her fashion, but Chris! Although instigated, it has taken years for Tina Turner to shake off the "image" of Ike's abuse!
This is all not necesary at all...Im pretty sure that when other people are going through their scandals no1 is pulling their music off radios!!! I agree this cant all be him on his own!!! All radio stations trying to boycott Chris Brown are all LAMES...I still back you up 110% Chris Brown fan for LIFE
YALL MIGHT THINK ITS SERIOUS BUT ITS NOT IT IS ALL NOT HIS FAULT YALL DO NOT NEED TO DO ALL THIS WHY IS YALL DOING THAT THATS REAL F UPED I LOVE U CHRIS STAY STRONG AND AS 4 U RIHANNA IM SORRY BUT I DONT BELIVE HE DID ALL THAT U JUS BEIN DRAMATIC IS HELL
I was not their and I am sorry that this has happen....but seriously....pulling his music from the radio.....It is not that serious......SMDH
I think this whole situation is being blown out of proportion.....the situation is really unfortunate but I feel in my gut that there is more to this...and I agree with Joe Budden these radio stations that are pulling his music off their playlist is premature....both parties are young and acted irresponsibly! Whatever happens it would be better for the both of them to part ways!!!
This is Crazy!!! So What Happens if she actually was beating up on him first then he just retaliated.... Are they gone pull her music also? I like both of them as artists, but I don't think they should pull his music without hardcore evidence of what really happened. People are just going with the He Say, She Say... I am just wondering what will happen if she knocked him upside the head first.....
Chris Brown should not have hit Rihanna point blank
It's not "madness" people, it's consequence. These are the consequences of his actions...justified or not - deal with it - he is an adult - life has consequences innit. This is real life people. He is a public figure - people have been waiting for years to take this dude down. YEARS.
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Someone has got to end this madness. I pray that riri is well and Cb. CB keep your head up please don't let this get the best of you;know that God loves you he will always love you no matter what, and I am praying for you and your family to help you get through this. Always a fan and friend
No! This is over board, we still haven't gotten the real story. All the entertainment online websites are posting any and everything about this situation , what they need to do is stop posting it's adding fuel to the fire. Every dang story is been twisted to make CB like he is evil . If CB did hit RIRI then he was without a doubt wrong, but to crucify him and his career like this is over board. WHat about the allegations towards R. Kelly and Micheal Jackson the things they were accused of where far worse, but yet their music was still playing on the radio even the more than usual and they still had a boat load of supporters. I for one thought those two careers were over, but they are not. Why is everyone including some of his so called fans trying to end his career? One minute the world loves, adores him to next they throw him out like yesterday's trash;like he never existed!
are you serious??? this Sh*t is getting out of hand....im truly pissed they are trying to end his career over a mistake every body makes them...this is so sick...dont gave up chris
THE FREAKING IDIOTS, ALL OF THEM TAKING HIS MUSIC OFF THE RADIO.
CHRIS DONT LET THIS MESS GET 2 U THERE R STILL PLENTY OF PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT U THRU IT ALL. LIKE ME.
this is just getting out of hand now
just fully getting out of hand ??