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ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) – A rap video filmed on the MetroLink has gone viral and has many locals concerned as the group’s lyrics resembles crimes that actually happened on the public transit system.
A rap video called “Metro Gang Anthem” has over 15,000 views and has been shared on Facebook almost 1,000 times. The video feature local rapper Laa Moe and takes place on a metro train and shows the rappers down the track, rapping lyrics like “this is a stick up [expletives] move and I’ll shoot.”
A concerning lyric given the robberies, shootings and even homicides that have happened on or near the metro property.
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But the video creator, Mike Lowery, of Bad Guy Productions, says it’s just a parody.
“It’s not meant to hurt anybody or cause any kind of harm or gang activity people commonly use the MetroLink,” said Lowery.
The video kicks off with the Metro logo along with the word ‘gang’.
“Facebook, Youtube, Instagram. Everybody’s heard it,” said Amonica Johnson, a Metro passenger.
Johnson said in the 48 hours it’s been released, she and her friends already know the words. and her friends all know the words.
“It’s just a fun video that they’re being silly about,” she said.
But for those concerned about security on the Metro say it’s not a laughing matter. One man in town for a conference said law enforcement presence has been scarce.
“I’ve used it four days this week and one night there was [security] but the other three,” said Jeffrey Bolden, who is in town from San Francisco. “Obviously the later it gets, the less safe you feel.”
A security officer is featured in the rap video but appears to do nothing about the group rapping on the train.
“They were just like stop, they didn’t make us stop, in the video it shows they were just staring around watching,” said Lowrey.
Lowery says the group purchased tickets but did not have any permission to film be on Metro property.
Metro spokesperson Patti Beck said the recording and related activity is strictly prohibited.
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Friday, November 16, 2018
