FAMU stops football activities in wake of rap video

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior Citizen WriterJul 22, 2023, 12:48 AM ET

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• College football reporter.
• Signed up with ESPN.com in 2008.
• Graduate of Northwestern University.Florida A&M has suspended all football-related activities following the release of an unauthorized rap video shot in the group locker room that contained explicit lyrics.Coach Willie Simmons revealed the decision Friday night, hours after the release of”Send A Blitz,”from kept in mind rapper Genuine Boston Richey.Simmons in a declaration said that while he supports complimentary speech and musical expression, the language in the video”is not

  consistent with Florida A&M’s core worths, principles and beliefs.”He said Florida A&M has begun an investigation into how the football locker room was accessed for recording of the video, and

  using licensed Florida A&M apparel that violates agreements.The video, which was posted to YouTube, reveals Richey in the locker room wearing a Florida A&M shirt and using group helmets.

  Several Florida A&M players appear in the background of the video.Real Boston Richey, whose real name is Jalen Foster, is from Tallahassee, Florida, where Florida A&M’s school lies.

  He carried out prior to the Rattlers’ homecoming game last season.”It is a benefit to wear the orange and green and as a football program, our boys have actually failed to measure up to the basic set before us,”Simmons stated in his declaration.” They will all learn from this incident and we will continue to work hard every day to end up being the very best version of ourselves and continue to make Rattler Country proud.”Simmons has actually led Florida A&M considering that 2018. The team is set to open the season Sept. 3 against Jackson State.