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I wonder why he was booked in the first place. It is not acceptable to book someone with such a negative rep for such a positive concert. I am proud of A&T for standing up and withdrawing their name from this performance. I went to undergad at A&T and am now in a Master's program here.

Hats off to NC A&T University for disassociating itself from this gangster concert. It should not have been booked in the first place but at least NC A&T is doing the right thing now. Wouldn't it be nice if the students decided not to attend this concert? Why would anyone want to pay good money to see someone who believes that "murder is fun?"

Mike J Baron

I'm also proud of NC A&T. Maybe Greensboro Coliseum should also look at whether this is the kind of performer we want in our city. With all the positive black artists, why bring in just another gangster.

To Mocrity, Water Baron and Rocky, I am very proud of you for taking the time to make your comments public and for taking the stance that you have taken. Rocky, I agree maybe the Greensboro Coliseum should take note and not book these types of concerts. What message are they sending when they contribute to this sort of group by booking them in their facility? Do they think this type of concert is what students at A&T want to see?

Harold Martin is a man of intelligence and integrity. He is an able administrator and a terrific role model.If we could get school kids to look up to men like that, or to aspire to be, say, a Ronald McNair rather than a celebrity, that would be real progress.

It's irritating to see Black people defending this type of music but then on the other hand they hold peace marches and demonstrations against violence in the community. This music is part of a culture that breeds the violence. And people wonder why there is so much violence in our communities. If you support Gucci Mane's music, the next time some stupid shooting happens to an A&T student, you have NO right to complain to the police or city leaders that they are not doing enough to stop the violence. YOU have helped to create this situation by supporting Gucci Mane's type of music! I bet a lot of Gucci Mane's fans attend church weekly, too. What a contradiction!!

the city and the coliseum want to make money, they will welcome anyone they believe will do so. Also, A&T knew this rapper was signed and coming. They only started to turn their back when the outrage made front page. I wonder what the sit-in boys are thinking these days, Greensboro and the rest of the US heading down hill fast!

What the heck happened in Farmville, Va?

Is that University (and white goth kids) at fault for one of Longwood's faculty getting caught up in that situation that resulted in Mass Murder?

Of course not.

We have a horrorcore rapper (white) who decided to practice what he rapped about.

Props to Chancellor Martin. Behold: a leader.

I would have to agree with everyone. I currently work at A&T and have seen the positive strides they have taken to improve their image and the safety of the campus. Events in recent years have helped portray an image of A&T students as "those violent black kids". I personally see everyday the caliber of students on that campus, and such a stereotype does not fit. Chancellor Martin took an important step, albeit a little too late, in making sure that A&T takes a stance against the stereotype that plagues his institution. Goodlook, I hate to say it but you're wrong. This isn't about crime, the Chancellor isn't worried about anything happening at the concert. This is about preserving A&T's image. Lest we forget the events of the civil rights era that brought the institution to the limelight.

First, is A&T still legally responsible because of the contracts and everything that were already signed?
Second, someone name me one rapper that has not said and or done anything outrages (gangs, drugs, women, ego tripped, etc.) that has mass appeal and that a lot of people want to see. Heck even R&B singer. Remember its still about making money no matter how moral A&T all of a sudden wants to get. No one has said anything about Fabolous (he's not squeaky clean-Rollin, gold two seater\Stash in the dashHole through heaters\ Blockahhhhh put holes through beaters) hes talking about shooting someone. Dont get me wrong, I do not like Gucci Mane as a rapper, but don't single him out for a moral crusade all of a sudden. And please for our older folks, I can take it back and tell how even some of the old folks content was objectionable.
In short, I like the stance that is being taken, just not how they are making Gucci Mane look like he is the only person.

Last Example, Lil Wayne, and R. Kelly. They were At T and put on some of the best rated concerts. We all know what Lil Wayne does isn't always legal. As far as R. Kelly, hide your 12 year old daughters.

Enough said

Employees and students should remember that the citizens of NC are paying a large portion of their salaries and tuition. We welcome cultural diversity but not disrespect and indecency. As a taxpayer, I applaud the decision to seperate the NC university system from this artist.

GSOSTUDENT Where are you? Wouldn't you agree that this is a travesty? A&T is brainwashing black students to turn against this prolific and influential black artist.

What's the deal with Gucci Mane's photo with his pinky finger? Is that a gang sign or is he showing us a booger?

As an alumni of A&T I'm greatly disappointed in A&T and not for booking 'Gucci Mane' as a performing artist but attempting to make the news in such a way. Each year A&T's homecoming concert has held performances from individuals who claim to have gang related ties for example 'Lil Wayne' & no one until now had serious concerns in regards to an rap artist having gang related ties. Individuals whom are GROWN have the sole responsibility of their actions & not a rap artist who releases a song. An individual in the street has more influence on the youth of our time then any rap artist and I feel people fail to realize that because they attempt to put the focus on other individuals. I'm not the biggest fan of 'Gucci Mane' as well as many other artists including artists whom songs are solely based on sexual advances but do we blame them for the rise in teen pregnancies probably not. When I used to tutor at an elementary school the things I heard one of the children say had to come from a parent or an individual and not from a song. I feel as if people she take a step back and let people be individuals and focus on themselves and their own children if they have any instead of blaming someone else for alleged gang related ties.

The reality of the situation is that name removed or not, it is HOMECOMING! People are going to associate it with HOMECOMING because 1000's of people are in town for HOMECOMING. At the end of the day if something happens the news will still say "(insert issue here)... took place at the concert which was initially brought to Greensboro by A&T. Please believe that A&T will not have dodged a bullet (no pun intended) if something just happens to go wrong. Whew! Good thing we removed our name off of ticket # 8001. What type of research really needs to take place to know Gucci's "message"? I fail to believe that ANY student at a HBCU was COMPLETELY oblivious to GUCCI's music. Gucci has become pretty mainstream as of lately and we all know that the concert would consist mostly of radio hits. Everyone take cover under your seat because his part is coming up on "LOL :o)" I mean REALLY!? I'm not a huge Gucci fan by any means, but as others have stated, we have had plenty of other artists that could have been seen as questionable. As an alumnus, I love The Roots and Mos Def as much as the next person, but we all know that would then be an ALUMNI concert. 18 year old's do not want to listen to artists like Common considering many of them now even consider Jay-Z to be old. If you're not headlining Lil Wayne, Gucci, or Drake then you might as well have the concert on campus in Corbett to accommodate the handful of students in attendance. Everyone have a safe night, better planning next year!!!

WHY is everyone reaping “leader of the century” acclimates to A&T Chancellor Harold Martin and his Administration for “disapproving” of this “gangster rapper”? As an Aggie who was high up on the Student Government leadership chart many, many years ago—Student leaders could not commit to or sign off on ANY financial contract of greater than $999.99. Anything over that amount had to have the approval and signature of the faculty advisor (an adult instructor or administrator) AND the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs—BEFORE receiving a final signature of the Vice Chancellor for Fiscal Affairs. Are you telling me NOW, that these students have the authority to spend $10 of thousands of dollars WITHOUT Administration INVOLVEMENT? I don’t believe that for ONE SECOND! Now since the PUBLIC has voiced its disapproval and concerns; all of a sudden this Administration rushes in to “save the day”! Give me a break! THE ADMINISTRATION KNEW WAY BEFORE LAST MONTH! This is just another example of the "hypocrisy of leadership" and Yvonne Johnson's judgment doesn't count--wasn't she one of the strongest backers of the late Rev. Michael King before abandoning ship once his financial boat took on "deep waters"? Greensboro has NO CREDITABLE black leadership. Self-Serving, Self-Centered, Self-Involved; maybe--but "LEADERSHIP"???