The FCC Received More Than 1,000 Complaints About Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's "WAP" GRAMMY Performance
Some complaints went as far as threatening legal action against the Academy, network and performers.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) received over a thousand complaints in regards to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s performance of “WAP” at the 2021 GRAMMYs earlier this March 2021.
According to reports, this new batch of complaints greatly surpassed the 47 pages of objections against Beyoncé‘s 2016 Super Bowl halftime show. Some of the grievances called the performance “pornographic” and “vulgar,” and went on to complain of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s supposed self-objectification and claims of children unknowingly watching this NSFW content:
“I wish to file a formal complaint against the televised grammy awards 2021. Although I did not watch the entire event, I just happened to tune in just to see if the mc’s, performers, etc. are still spewing any off colored and/or political jokes and I just happened switch my channel and was stunned to see the Cardi B/Megan, etc. etc. etc. display. This is really something for women (note: This is Women in History Month) and girls to aspire to. You have got to be kidding me. This was a disgusting display of nothing more than sluts being sluts. Is this going to continue? If so, I certainly want to know who to contact to file a lawsuit against the performers, the network, and any and all persons, corporations, etc who either directly or indirectly participated in this display of pornography. If you do not do anything about this, I will need to seek legal advice regarding any action I may take against you.”
“I felt violated with Meghan Stallion & Cardi B’s performance. I am pro sex-positivity abnd body positivity but this performance crossed the line into pornography. Many kids still awake at that time, and even non-consenting adults were unexpectedly staring at pure objectification of women at its finest. Not to mention Trevor Noah’s drooling, sweating, screaming wrap up like he was at a strip club. I am a massage therapist with deep respect for the human body who found myself crying myself to sleep wondering how this could be allowed on television. And how far this will go next year and the years after that. Art and objectification are opposite sides of the coin. Objectification perpetuates violence against women, maintaining the ripple effect that causes domestic violence, human trafficking, encouraging the consumption of women and then the disposal of them. I’ve watched the Grammys every year since I was 5 years old. It gave me something to strive for as a musician. As a female, I will never again view this program due to the allowance of this performance. since 1980″
“Your brief bio implies (at least to me)family values. So that said I hope you in some way will attempt to end the vulgar, deplorable trash that was presented on national TV called the Grammy’s. If you’re not able then just rename it to something more in line and appropriate to what it actually was…LivePorn.”
Other highlights during music’s biggest night included Beyoncé’s history-making 28th win, Nas‘ first ever GRAMMY win and performances from Post Malone, Dua Lipa and Harry Styles.
Elsewhere in music, Lil Nas X confirmed that he will be putting “MONTERO” on Pornhub for streaming.
