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Ludacris’ New Song Soft-sells Sexting

March 11th, 2010 by Rosemina Nazarali

Ludaris in hot water over sexting message in lyrics

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Rapper, Ludacris, has never been one to back down from controversy and his new album, ‘Battle of the Sexes’ has quite a few people talking. One song in particular, ‘Sexting,’ has the Internet aflutter with comments about the song’s lyrics.

Poking fun at Tiger Woods’ indiscretions, the song entitled ‘Sexting,’ is about a man whose girlfriend catches him sending out sexually explicit text messages. “So I’m getting treated for my sex addiction in my private clinic,” Ludacris raps. “And I need you to be sensitive about my condition.”

However, Ludacris says the song wasn’t meant to satirize Tiger Woods’ situation, but to make fun of himself. “These people are all sending pictures over the Internet to one another… sending messages with sexual innuendos in them; things of that nature – I feel like everyone’s doing that.” Ludacris says, adding that he isn’t exactly new to the world of sexting. “Of course I do it myself, so of course I’m making light of reality.”

But the rapper didn’t let Tiger out of the woods that easily, adding that Tiger is a definite “motivator” for the song since he is “the face of sexting right now.”

While “making light of reality,” is Ludacris sending out a message to his younger and much more impressionable fans that sexting is acceptable? Although he is mentioning consequences such as sex rehab, his tone and nonchalant attitude is turning a pretty heavy situation into something that can be dismissed with a quick shoulder shrug. In the meantime, sexting has become an epidemic among teens, with many being accused and charged with child pornography.

Kiwi Commons is currently in talks with Donny Claxton of www.daddyclaxton.com, Doreen Nicastro, a Social Media Strategist & Networlding Facilitator of Nicastro Consultants, and Karen Rayne, an adolescent sexuality expert, to discuss the possibility of working with Ludacris in order to discourage the sending of sexual messages and the dangers thereof.

So what’s your say? Is mainstream pop culture encouraging kids to engage in these sexually explicit messages?

Ludacris talks about sexting in an interview with ITN Music:

Sources:
http://www.starpulse.com/news/Kevin_Blair/2010/03/11/ludacris_has_a_sexting_habit_video_
http://itn.co.uk/a68bfbe4044afc0694da4fd4607f5158.html
http://lyricsmusicvideo.blogspot.com/2010/02/ludacris-sexting-lyrics-video.html

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  • cassie
    he is sooooooooooo cute
  • Ayan
    I challenge Ludacris to write a clean song.

    Only a true artist can write a hit song without having to use profanity or buzz topics like sex, drugs and alcohol.
  • Nicolas Marsh
    You are clearly misinformed about Ludacris. Runway Love doesn't have any of the aforementioned and discusses a serious issue.

    Side Note: He does a lot of things to help youths develop and stay out of trouble, which he's been doing before he became rich and famous. How many "true" artist can say that?
  • Uma
    Maybe what this provides is an opportunity for parents to discuss sexting with kids whenever it's heard on the radio...
  • Eme
    That's pretty upsetting, coming from the standpoint of a mother. But it's no different than the usual horrible message these types of 'singers' provide. If they aren't saying things they're dressing or dancing provocatively. I don't think I've ever seen lady gaga wear pants
  • Nick Marsh
    How is this the 'singers' fault??? Ludacris is entertaining issue is quite comical. Love how people scapegoat others, especially, entertainers. 2 things should always be remembered. 1. "teach" your child the things that allow them to mature wisely, safely, and acceptable because they WILL encounter harmful things, whether you know of or about them. 2. No one is perfect. I bet there are things you do that you wouldn't want your child to do.
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