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By Corey Deitz, About.com Guide to Radio since 2002

Violent Rap Music: Al Sharpton Wants 90 Day Ban on Radio

Tuesday March 8, 2005
According to the New York Daily News: "The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling for a 90-day ban on radio and TV airplay for any performer who uses violence to settle scores or hype albums.a...The activist minister plans to ask the Federal Communications Commission and the country's major radio broadcasters to back his proposal." Full Story.
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