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Florida Politicians To Discuss Ban of Hip-Hop Concerts, Due To Stabbing At Plies Concert
By Miles Bennett ♦ Published 10/05/2009

PliesThe Fort Myers, Florida City Council are set to discuss security concerns at hip-hop concerts thrown in the city's downtown area, after one councilman asked for a ban following a stabbing at a recent concert for hometown artist Plies.

According to local news channel WINK, Councilman Warren Wright said that concerts of the hip-hop genre brings violence to Fort Myers' downtown area and is bad for business.

He knows, however, that a ban is impossible.

"Do I think that we could ban them? I don't think that that would be possible," Wright told the news station. "I think we would have to ban all concerts, and I don't think anyone wants that."

Wright believes rap-related events are responsible for "violence and disruption," citing a September 2008 stabbing of a bouncer, following a Plies performance at the Harborside, as an example.

While the ban is unlikely, Wright says safety issues need to be addressed.

The ban has the vocal support of the city's newly elected mayor, Randy Henderson, who complained that he finds the music "vulgar," and is in favor of quieting Plies

"If there's a legal way to do that, it's a worthy idea," Henderson said.

According to WINK, statistics from the Fort Myers Police Department do not show an increase in crime on concert nights compared to other busy nights.

The City Council discussion will be held during the regular council meeting on Monday (October 5).

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  • My Opinion

    Are they serious? Just because they don't like rap music they are trying to ban it in some way or another. We are gonna go back to the late 80's early 90's and blame rap music for what individuals decide to do...

  • I Blame Rap

    You know just the other day I was listening to rap and I decided to become a lesbian and sleep with everybody else and then I decided to fight Jay-Z, T-Pain,50 cent, Rick Ross and Fat Joe. It is all because of rap!

  • http://www.saramccoy.com Sara McCoy

    Oh no... that is such a shame!

  • kamaukali

    You know, I applaud the SCLC for taking a stand against the threat of banning HipHop concerts in FL. To go a step further, why not assist the venue and organizers with security? Help offset some of the costs for security, which would ensure the safety of the attendees. Is that asking too much? I'm sure they could write it off at the end of the year....

  • GEORGE

    Plies sucks so bad I would ban shows too.

  • http://wwww.mycampustonight.com Flip

    No way they can do this, legally. Seriously, amp up the security a bit.

    Late 80s and early 90s? Sorry pal, grunge was much worse, heroine was dominant.

  • http://www.myspace.com/frozenstate Chris M

    I don't see why people can't enjoy a concert without causing a disruption. People need to start acting right! There's nothing wrong with having a professional attitude!

  • Chris R

    Well someone tell this Plies dude and other rappers like him to stop bringing their gang entourage with them, because it only attracts the rival gangs to come shoot up the show. Some rappers do it to themselves...

  • For Real

    All Plies truly rap/sing about is sexual so if people are at his concerts being violent its cause they want to not because of the music...

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