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[Rollie Forbes]

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FAMU pauses football activities after rap video shot in locker room​

Florida A&M has suspended all football-related activities following the release of an unauthorized rap video filmed in the team locker room that contained explicit lyrics.
Coach Willie Simmons announced the decision Friday night, hours after the release of "Send A Blitz," from rapper Real Boston Richey.
Simmons in a statement said that while he supports free speech and musical expression, the language in the video "is not consistent with Florida A&M's core values, principles and beliefs."
He said Florida A&M has started an investigation into how the football locker room was accessed for filming of the video, and the use of licensed Florida A&M apparel that violates agreements.
The video, which was posted to YouTube, shows Richey in the locker room wearing a Florida A&M shirt and wearing team helmets. Several Florida A&M players appear in the background of the video.
Real Boston Richey, whose real name is Jalen Foster, is from Tallahassee, Florida, where Florida A&M's campus is located. He performed before the Rattlers' homecoming game last season.
"It is a privilege to wear the orange and green and as a football program, our young men have failed to live up to the standard set before us," Simmons said in his statement. "They will all learn from this mishap and we will continue to work hard every day to become the best version of ourselves and continue to make Rattler Nation proud."
Simmons has led Florida A&M since 2018. The team is set to open the season Sept. 3 against Jackson State

 

[GwynShivers]

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FAMU pauses football activities after rap video shot in locker room​

Florida A&M has suspended all football-related activities following the release of an unauthorized rap video filmed in the team locker room that contained explicit lyrics.
Coach Willie Simmons announced the decision Friday night, hours after the release of "Send A Blitz," from rapper Real Boston Richey.
Simmons in a statement said that while he supports free speech and musical expression, the language in the video "is not consistent with Florida A&M's core values, principles and beliefs."
He said Florida A&M has started an investigation into how the football locker room was accessed for filming of the video, and the use of licensed Florida A&M apparel that violates agreements.
The video, which was posted to YouTube, shows Richey in the locker room wearing a Florida A&M shirt and wearing team helmets. Several Florida A&M players appear in the background of the video.
Real Boston Richey, whose real name is Jalen Foster, is from Tallahassee, Florida, where Florida A&M's campus is located. He performed before the Rattlers' homecoming game last season.
"It is a privilege to wear the orange and green and as a football program, our young men have failed to live up to the standard set before us," Simmons said in his statement. "They will all learn from this mishap and we will continue to work hard every day to become the best version of ourselves and continue to make Rattler Nation proud."
Simmons has led Florida A&M since 2018. The team is set to open the season Sept. 3 against Jackson State

On suspension until it's time to play though. 🤔 Wouldn't have happened if the white boys were singing the Beach Boys.

 

[Rollie Forbes]

On suspension until it's time to play though. 🤔 Wouldn't have happened if the white boys were singing the Beach Boys.

Maybe not. But then again, the Beach Boys weren't singing about selling dope and killing other white folks.

 

[GwynShivers]

Maybe not. But then again, the Beach Boys weren't singing about selling dope and killing other white folks.

Doesn't matter, Blacks are on the chopping block, no matter what!

 

[ZxBro]

Those words "Unauthorized" and "core values" carry a lot of weight and I understand the school doesn't want its team seen in a misogynistic light. Although it's interesting now that these players can get paid for use of their likeness, I'm wondering how much the school will save if they don't play any football this year or how much will they lose? I'm sure money will decide which way this ultimately goes. These college boosters don't play when they want a return on their investments 👀 (hopefully there are no outstanding or current assault cases because this would really be a bad look for all involved)

 

[Supabrett]

I'll just say if these new rappers make me think I could do it.

 

[Deleted member 1946]

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FAMU pauses football activities after rap video shot in locker room​

Florida A&M has suspended all football-related activities following the release of an unauthorized rap video filmed in the team locker room that contained explicit lyrics.
Coach Willie Simmons announced the decision Friday night, hours after the release of "Send A Blitz," from rapper Real Boston Richey.
Simmons in a statement said that while he supports free speech and musical expression, the language in the video "is not consistent with Florida A&M's core values, principles and beliefs."
He said Florida A&M has started an investigation into how the football locker room was accessed for filming of the video, and the use of licensed Florida A&M apparel that violates agreements.
The video, which was posted to YouTube, shows Richey in the locker room wearing a Florida A&M shirt and wearing team helmets. Several Florida A&M players appear in the background of the video.
Real Boston Richey, whose real name is Jalen Foster, is from Tallahassee, Florida, where Florida A&M's campus is located. He performed before the Rattlers' homecoming game last season.
"It is a privilege to wear the orange and green and as a football program, our young men have failed to live up to the standard set before us," Simmons said in his statement. "They will all learn from this mishap and we will continue to work hard every day to become the best version of ourselves and continue to make Rattler Nation proud."
Simmons has led Florida A&M since 2018. The team is set to open the season Sept. 3 against Jackson State

I must say I am not surprised by any suspensions.

 

[Deleted member 1946]

On suspension until it's time to play though. 🤔 Wouldn't have happened if the white boys were singing the Beach Boys.

Yep. And what does that supposed to mean? What is the point of suspending players in the summer? I don't understand that. It sounds like PR.

 

[Deleted member 1946]

Maybe not. But then again, the Beach Boys weren't singing about selling dope and killing other white folks.

Yep. But I do know this incident has happened before and will happen again at another school.

 

[Deleted member 1946]

If they shot a video like this, they would have been fine.

 

[Deleted member 1946]

Those words "Unauthorized" and "core values" carry a lot of weight and I understand the school doesn't want its team seen in a misogynistic light. Although it's interesting now that these players can get paid for use of their likeness, I'm wondering how much the school will save if they don't play any football this year or how much will they lose? I'm sure money will decide which way this ultimately goes. These college boosters don't play when they want a return on their investments 👀 (hopefully there are no outstanding or current assault cases because this would really be a bad look for all involved)

Good comment. I wonder how much money FAMU football program brings in compared to its expenses. I am sure I can look it up, but I have a lot of things to do today. This would tell a lot.