Radio
The musician apologized in a statement to TMZ, saying, “I used an unacceptable and inappropriate racial slur that I wish I could take back.” Source
The D.J.’s interviews on Apple’s Beats 1 have gone from promotional stops to opportunities for deep thoughts, anchored by an impulse to share his own story. Source
Local stations have cut down on D.J.s coming to the studio, but playlists and personalities are holding strong as small stations get a chance to build bigger audiences. Source
WBGO seems to be distancing itself from the community that built it. There have been repercussions. Source
Two hip-hop figures from different scenes and generations find that they have much more in common than not. Source
A statue was removed, and “The Simpsons” shelved a rerun featuring the singer. But everyday listeners are still streaming “Billie Jean.” Source
Networks in New Zealand and Canada say audiences have indicated that they no longer wanted to hear the singer’s music. Source
Renegade broadcasters fostered styles from rave to grime. But competition from online and community FM stations means pirate radio is dying out. Source
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