French Politicians Blame Rappers for Riots

A French MP has publicly accused rappers of fuelling the country's recent riots with their songs.
It comes a day after 200 politicians backed his petition calling for legal action against seven rap musicians and bands it alleges have incited racism.

MP Francois Grosdidier told France-Info radio it was no surprise youths "saw red" after listening to violent lyrics.

Rapper Monsieur R, one of those singled out in the petition, rejected the idea, saying rap "is not a call to violence".

Rap caused the riots? Are you kidding me?

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