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Columbus, Ohio, festival dumps R. Kelly after backlash

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/07/28/columbus-ohio-festival-boots-r-kelly-after-backlash/13296055/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&dlvrit=206567

 

 

Responding to protests from musicians and locals, organizers of the inaugural Fashion Meets Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio, have pulled R. Kelly from the Labor Day weekend lineup.

 

Bands and vendors have pulled out of the festival and many residents have voiced disapproval on Twitter and Facebook. A sample of Facebook comments:

 

"It's actually very common for sexual predators to put on a good show. That is how they lure their victims."

 

(Rape victims responded to the Kelly booking with) "sheer horror. That's why we are upset. Support victims of sexual abuse and don't ignore them."

 

"Accepting R Kelly as an artist is to ignore the fundamental basics of human dignity. It's not like he's just a player and folks don't dig it. A very real line was very clearly crossed and this is how we choose to express our disdain for the deeds and support for the victims."

 

"Vote with your wallets."

 

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