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A planned concert featuring Rappin’ 4 Tay at a recreation center was canceled at the request of local police.
Rappin’ 4 Tay was scheduled for a 30 minute performance at the Manteca Community Gym tonight (October 8th) for sixth through eighth graders.
The rapper agreed to not use profanity and tone his performance down, but police feared his appearance would incite gang violence.
"This cancellation of Rappin' 4 Tay's appearance is necessary in context of the recent increase in gang-related problems in Manteca," Steve Houx, Parks and Recreation Director told the Manteca Bulletin newspaper. "There is the potential for this style of music to attract those who are into the gangster lifestyle. In the interest of the safety of the youth at the dance and in the community, it is not prudent at this time to conduct an event that may attract gang members to Manteca or this event. This cancellation is not a direct reflection upon the artist himself or his music."
The Parks and Recreation Department said they received two complaints about his appearance, while police said they received a large number of complaints about 4 Tay’s appearance.
Manteca Police said their concerns were based upon the growing gang problem. Last weekend alone, they responded to five gang fights and a stabbing.
Source: allhiphop.com
Rappin’ 4 Tay was scheduled for a 30 minute performance at the Manteca Community Gym tonight (October 8th) for sixth through eighth graders.
The rapper agreed to not use profanity and tone his performance down, but police feared his appearance would incite gang violence.
"This cancellation of Rappin' 4 Tay's appearance is necessary in context of the recent increase in gang-related problems in Manteca," Steve Houx, Parks and Recreation Director told the Manteca Bulletin newspaper. "There is the potential for this style of music to attract those who are into the gangster lifestyle. In the interest of the safety of the youth at the dance and in the community, it is not prudent at this time to conduct an event that may attract gang members to Manteca or this event. This cancellation is not a direct reflection upon the artist himself or his music."
The Parks and Recreation Department said they received two complaints about his appearance, while police said they received a large number of complaints about 4 Tay’s appearance.
Manteca Police said their concerns were based upon the growing gang problem. Last weekend alone, they responded to five gang fights and a stabbing.
Source: allhiphop.com