As I mentioned earlier today, Odd Future had their share of controversy over the weekend as a handful of Chicago advocacy groups didn’t appreciate their music and message coming to the Pitchfork Music Festival. Being the upstanding citizens that they are, OFWGKTA surprised their protesters with a box of cupcakes. What a nice treat on…
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Rape & Domestic Violence Advocacy Groups Boycotting Odd Future @ Pitchfork
If you’re not in Chicago, or not attending the 2011 Pitchfork Music Festival, then perhaps you’ve missed the handful of Chicago-based advocacy groups boycotting the Sunday afternoon performance of Odd Future. About half a dozen groups have descended upon Union Park to protest the “offensive” and “violent” lyrics of Tyler and the OFWGKTA crew, including…
G-Side @ Pitchfork Music Fest
Photos: Braxton Black The Alabama-duo are probably the least-known hip-hop act at this year’s Pitchfork Music Fest, but you wouldn’t have known that if you overheard any of the rumblings from the hipper-than-thou audience: “These guys are the next Outkast,” “They’re like the new age UGK!” Well, as of now they’re not that, but their…