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Line 1: − − ==Controversy== − − Many commentators have noted that far more offensive language is often used in reference to black women in [[hip hop]] and [[rap]] music.<ref>http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2007/04/14/fire_hip_hop_offenders_too/</ref> For example, the [[Ying Yang Twins]]' song "Salt Shaker" contains the following verse: − − ''Shawty crunk, on the floor wide open − <br />''Skeet so much, they call her Billy ocean − <br />''Roll, like a 18 wheeler (whomp whomp) − <br />''That ho fine, but this ho a killa'' − − The word "ho" is used 25 times in this song, which runs four minutes and forty-eight seconds. In contrast, Imus spoke the word only once during his controversial remarks. −
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[[Image:Imus don standard.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
'''Don Imus''' is an [[American]] radio talk-show host, known for his "shock jock" speaking manner. Many prominent Republican and Democrat politicians have appeared on his show.
'''Don Imus''' is an [[American]] radio talk-show host, known for his "shock jock" speaking manner. Many prominent Republican and Democrat politicians have appeared on his show.
An organization called [[Media Matters for America]]<ref>[http://www.aim.org/special_report/5390_0_8_0_C/ How Hillary's Hit Man Got Imus], Cliff Kincaid, April 17, 2007. </ref> publicized some offensive comments<ref>http://mediamatters.org/items/200704040011</ref> from his show about the appearance of the [[Rutgers]] and [[Tennessee]] female basketball team players that some people perceived as playing on gender and racial stereotypes. Liberal black activists Al Sharpton and [[Jesse Jackson]] joined in, and said that the comments were offensive. On April 12<sup>th</sup> 2007, [[CBS]] canceled Don Imus's show.
An organization called [[Media Matters for America]]<ref>[http://www.aim.org/special_report/5390_0_8_0_C/ How Hillary's Hit Man Got Imus], Cliff Kincaid, April 17, 2007. </ref> publicized some offensive comments<ref>http://mediamatters.org/items/200704040011</ref> from his show about the appearance of the [[Rutgers]] and [[Tennessee]] female basketball team players that some people perceived as playing on gender and racial stereotypes. Liberal black activists Al Sharpton and [[Jesse Jackson]] joined in, and said that the comments were offensive. On April 12<sup>th</sup> 2007, [[CBS]] canceled Don Imus's show.
Don Imus was also an outspoken critic of [[Hillary Clinton]].
Don Imus was also an outspoken critic of [[Hillary Clinton]].