Fans Back Radio 1 Over Rihanna 'S&M' Censorship

Music fans have spoken out to defend BBC Radio 1 after they played an edited version of Rihanna's new single 'S&M'.

The singer launched an online attack against the radio station at the weekend after learning that they aired a version which did not contain the song's sexually suggestive lyrics.

The edited version of the track, issued by Rihanna's record label, is also retitled 'Come On'.

Gigwise user Mike Kay said Radio 1 had done “the right thing”, adding that modern pop music was “going way to far”.

Another user, who did not leave their name, applauded Radio 1 for  “not exposing an audience of impressionable and ignorant listeners to overtly sexual content”.

But Phil backed Rihanna, described the track as “the best song ever”.

In a statement issued to Gigwise earlier this week, Radio 1 said they had played the edited version of 'S&M' because of the "strong nature of the content in the original version of the track".

The video for 'S&M' has also been banned in several countries, while other broadcasters have vowed to only show it at more adult-friendly times of the day.

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