Oxygen Kills ‘All My Babies’ Mamas’ Project

Network offers no reason for halting production, in the wake of public disapproval

The folks at cable’s Oxygen got an earful of criticism after announcing plans for a reality special about Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo and his 11 children with 10 different women. Now, in a statement issued Tuesday, Oxygen Media says it is killing its “All My Babies’ Mamas” project, after having “reviewed casting.” The network did not offer any specific reason for the cancellation. “All My Babies’ Mamas” was the subject of intense public outcry, as critics accused the network of peddling unflattering stereotypes of African Americans. Oxygen denied that was their aim in previous statements. At least one online petition calling for Oxygen to shut down the production had collected more than 37,000 signatures. (Associated Press)

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