Nigger gets full support from the masters

Music powerhouse, the Island Def Jam Music Group for now is backing the soon to be released album of Def Jam artist Nas, cleverly titled "Nigger". The album title is already grabbing headlines and of course is pissing some people off but at the end of the day, with all the press and outrage, people will want to hear what the album is all about resulting in sales, at least that's what the suits at the label hopes. We don't think its going to fly with the French suits at Vivendi which owns Universal Music Group which is the parent company of Island Def Jam. We hope it does. Hey white people, this is the only time you will be able to say "Nigger" and get away with it. There is no divide at Def Jam: They are fully onboard with Nas. At the Manhattan premiere of "American Gangster" at the Apollo Theatre Island Def Jam Music Group Chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid balked at reports that his company isn't supporting Nas' decision to title his December 11 album Nigger. L.A. Reid Stands 'Firmly Behind' Nas Over LP Title; 50 Cent Calls It 'Stupid' [mtv]