For years African American women have been fighting images of misogyny and disrespect that rap musicians sometimes spread via their videos and lyrics.

Though there have been rumblings, there's never been a sustained protest. But the women of Spelman are trying to take it there and beyond.

They've protested Nelly’s planned bone marrow charity visit to the campus. With Nelly in particular, the women were outraged at the images of women shown in his video “Tip Drill” that shows him sliding a credit card through a woman’s backside.

Students at the college say the videos have not only held a showcase on the Internet but cable channels such as BET. The women said the outpouring of explicit videos have reached an all time high.

”It’s very harsh. This is something we have to see and listen to on a daily basis, said senior Shanequa Yates. Nelly just didn't want to come here and face the criticism for the choices he's made.”

Speaking on behalf of Nelly’s label, Universal Records, Wendy Washington said the women of Spelman were looking for a scapegoat on this issue and used Nelly’s name and music unfairly.

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