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Action Bronson Pulled As Headliner Over Lyrics: He's 'Not Consistent With Our Values'
- Daryl Nelson , Design & Trend
- Mar, 31, 2016, 06:44 PM
- d.nelson@fashiontimes.com
Action Bronson will no longer be the headlining act at George Washington University's Spring Fling this year due to his lyrics.
According to Complex, about 350 students signed a petition and said the rapper's songs reference misogyny and homophobia and he wasn't an artist that represented the school's core values.
"The Program Board has decided to remove Action Bronson from Saturday's setlist," wrote a student group. "We apologize to the GW community for causing distress over the past few days and for attempting to bring an artist who is not consistent with our values of diversity and inclusion."
"Spring Fling is intended to be an event for all students to enjoy and including Action Bronson in the day would go against this," the statement read.
At this time Bronson has not yet to responded to the news, and for now you can read GW's entire message below.
The Program Board has decided to remove Action Bronson from Saturday’s setlist. Read our full statement here. pic.twitter.com/l74Q4biyxP
— GW Program Board (@GWPB) March 31, 2016
SON!!! MY MAN @ronniefieg BROUGHT BACK THE COLUMBIA BUGABOO!!!! MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES JUST CAME CRASHING INTO REALITY. _____ A photo posted by Action Bronson (@bambambaklava) on