Since the release of Vybz Kartel from prison, nostalgia for dancehall music turned sour upon discovering violently homophobic songs from artists Sizzla and Capleton on Spotify, despite their previous renunciations of homophobia.
Capleton’s 'Buggering' is an abrasive condemnation of sex between two men, featuring lyrics that not only advocate violence but explicitly call for public punishment. In contrast, Sizzla’s 'Nah Apologize' reflects an unrepentant stance against the Stop Murder Music campaign.
Despite Spotify’s hate content policy stating they do not tolerate content that incites violence against any group, the presence of these anti-gay songs raises questions about the platform's enforcement and cultural sensitivities surrounding what's considered acceptable.
While Spotify claims cultural standards and sensitivities vary widely, the existence of notoriously violent content by Jamaican artists like Sizzla and Capleton alongside other removed offensive material prompts a critical examination of the inconsistencies in their content moderation policies.
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