Is there anything too shocking for a disc jockey of a syndicated show to say on air? A councilman in New York thinks so but apparently, only because politicians protested, the executives of the radio show agreed.
Power 105.1 FM's DJ Star (aka Troi Torain) thought it was manly to go on-air threatening to sexually abuse the 4-year-old daughter of DJ Envy, a rival DJ with Hot 97. He wasn't satisfied with that. He also reportedly offered $500 for "information about where she went to school."
DJ Star and his brother Buc Wild (aka Timothy Joseph) were hip-hop DJs for a syndicated morning show for Clear Channel Radio. According to the AP report, he was only fired after city officials complained.
What does that mean? The executives at Clear Channel Radio think it's OK to threaten children? Or it's only OK if it's a rival's child?
Torain's lawyer defended his client by saying that the comments were inappropriate but not meant to frighten the family. Somehow, making a sizable monetary reward for information isn't considered threatening. Torain also reportedly made racist remarks about his rival's wife.
The show's market included Philadelphia, Miami and Richmond, VA. I'm surprised that listeners in those cities didn't call in protest. Are listeners and executives so complacent that threatening and encouraging pedophilia with a professional rationale is OK?
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Article comments
1 - Josh
The guy's obviously trash. What a disgusting pig.
2 - Matthew T. Sussman
"What does that mean? The executives at Clear Channel Radio think it's OK to threaten children? Or it's only OK if it's a rival's child?"
The latter. It's good for ratings, duhh.
3 - El Bicho
"It's good for ratings"
Hard to get ratings when you aren't on the air.
4 - Phillip Winn
Could just be that execs don't bother to listen to their "talent's" blathering!
5 - Purple Tigress
Oh, but that blathering can result in fines. Wonder if he will resurface somewhere.
6 - Sterfish
I bet that he will almost certainly pop up somewhere. Maybe he and Bucwild will try to become the hip-hop shock jocks of satellite radio.
I couldn't stand Star and Bucwild ever since they made fun of Aaliyah's death by playing the sound of a plane crashing and a woman's scream. I'm glad at least one of them is off the radio...for now.
7 - MDK
Just remember DJ Envy is not as innocent as he's playing his self up to be. This was a two way battle, and Star unfortunately took it to a very grimey level. But it's funny that all of DJ Envy's comments some how have not come into play. Also, the fact that before Star said anything about his kids, Envy went to Star's job with a group of guy's to Fight him...But they won't tell you that.
8 - Purple Tigress
Is DJ Envy innocent of suggesting a violent act against a minor on-air? That's the main point. DJ Star apparently is not.
If Envy went to the station, then that is a matter for the stations involved to deal with. There are laws for assault and trespass. If Envy's behavior is unprofessional then he should be fired.
This incident is a matter of misuse of the airwaves. People who have arguments, professional or private with a DJ have a right to protection against unfair retribution, particularly if they do not have similar access. Even if they do have similar access, a DJ and any broadcaster has a certain responsibility when they are on the air.