FAMU Students Angry About Hip Hop Posters

By Matthew Richardson

Black College Wire

Posters and CD’s that promote rap duo “Big Koon & Hollywood” were plastered on trees, poles and rails all throughout the University. The name “Big Koon” caught the attention of students and caused some to have mixed feelings about the situation.

“There are so many posters around campus, it doesn’t matter. They’re trying to be big one day,” said Cory Young, a junior criminal justice student from Palm Beach County.

While some students were OK with the name and multitude of posters, others were not.

“It’s ignorance. It’s like Nas’ new album [that is titled a racial slur],” said Jim Gedeon, 20, a junior political science student from Palm Beach Garden. “I’m not surprised. It’s freedom of speech but it should not be placed up.” (more…)