The Oxygen Network has caved under public pressure and canceled the much-anticipated reality show based on prolific breeder Shawty Lo and his 11 kids by 10 moms.
Daily Beast’s Allison Samuels states that, according to her sources, Oxygen has canceled the show amidst public protests and online petitions.
Samuels wrote that Oxygen at first defended the show, saying “It was not meant to be a stereotypical representation of everyday life for any one demographic or cross section of society.”
A Change.org petition that Lamb created reached more than 40,000 signatures from people demanding that the show not air.
“I love that the people who’ve signed the petition are from all backgrounds, ages, and countries,” writes Lamb. “This one elderly white man wrote me and said even he was tired of the stereotypical images of black people.”
She added: “My disdain for these shows really grew by leaps and bounds as minorities began to appear more and more in them. In an industry that’s never been overly interested in showcasing people of color or their lives, the notion that now we’d all of sudden become interesting just seemed too good to be true.”
“This show is about more than a rapper and his girlfriends,” Lamb writes. “This is a show about kids who had no choice in how they came into the world. This show sets them up to be ridiculed and made fun of. None of us should be OK with that.”
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Thank GOD!
Thank GOD!
dang i wanted to see this i mean it was one episode not a series.
“This one elderly white man wrote me and said even he was tired of the stereotypical images of black people.”
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My
have been answered.
That picture though
what is that mess in the blonde hair?
nooooo…reallly… awww sHucks I was reallyy thinking I had a chance of ignoring this STUUUUPID RATCHED CHYT !!!
“In an industry that’s never been overly interested in showcasing people of color or their lives, the notion that now we’d all of sudden become interesting just seemed too good to be true.”
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she ain’t lying….
“This one elderly white man wrote me and said even he was tired of the stereotypical images of black people.”
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Ok, wait a minute. How the heyul would an elderly white man find out about the show? Like really? I mean, when I think elderly I think 70, 80 and above. Maybe their idea of elderly is younger.
i tole yaw!
Etc.
GM LSLH
SKEEWEE HAPPY FOUNDERS DAY SOROR’S!!!!!! *hair flip*
look at those babies!!!!
Bless their heart
back to the lab DOWN SYNDROME I mean short and low!!! WHAT oxygen must REALLY be broke that lil bit of folks SHUT IT DOWN BLACK POWER pumps fist
what is that mess in the blonde hair?
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Looks like Keyshia Cole doin bad these days…
I didn’t realize that the one to his right was of his women. I counted her as one of the chirren
I think it’s doing too much…meh call me crazy but there are bigger corporations and things folks should be protesting, not a show where you can turn the channel
eastpointvet says:
dang i wanted to see this i mean it was one episode not a series.
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I wanted to watch also. They have Sister Wives w/11-50 siblings.
Damnit! I wanted to watch! Damn you self righteous petition signers!
Let them get that other money. Be the main Patriots complaining about social services..which is where these kids headed. Ugh. :eyeroll:
Guess I’ll watch honey boo boo.
i just wanted to see his spray on hairline
FuturedocDonte says:
for all those kids that got that ol long face of his
I didn’t realize that the one to his right was of his women. I counted her as one of the chirren
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She does look like she could be one of them.
WHY that blonde hair chick got on safety goggles 0_o ???
Looks like Keyshia Cole doin bad these days…
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Shattup.
Its too early.
CATFISH
I would’ve been ok with dude beating that catfish’s ass
Good
We have enough phuckery on tv. They would’ve ended up giving him a whole season once the ratings came in 
That thing standing next to him should not be out in public let alone on tv.
If you look 60 u should not have a long blond weave and a halter top on
Morning All :wave:
Can’t lie, I’m disappointed! I was looking forward to this train wreck. Oh well…next
the two bookends at the top are cute!
& at least all the kids look alike.
That’s horrible. Folk just refuse to let a nigra eat. Well maybe BET or VH1 will give him a show so he can feed all them damn chirren.
God knows best!!!!!!! We gots to do better!
Welp…I see both sides but honestly it was one episode.
And we got waaaaay more other things to get riled up about..
So black men can’t be trashy? Angry Black Woman Mafia attacks….what about all the other reality shows that promote violence and whoredom and tomfoolery?
:wave: hey Ty
Diva says:
Hey Bird, whats the name of the site hunni? do tell
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Not that i PERSONALLY planned to watch this show….BUT i do want to know what is the difference between this show and sister wives? If Shawty low had indicated this was his religion would we have felt better?
I would have loved to see this turn out to be a positive show..a father not running from child support, a group of mothers forming a unit to work as one for the greater good. Siblings that actually know the person next to them is a brother or a sister…. Perhaps if the trailer had indicated a bunch of bickering black mothers and their lost souled children, it would have remained in rotation.
What part of any show airing today, premiering a black person does not ring loud with sterotypes?
CATFISH I would’ve been ok with dude beating that catfish’s ass
:stop: naija I haven’t seen it yet. My timeline on fb and twitter was blown to pieces behind catfish
Yes!!!!
Finally signing one of those onine petitions has paid off!
Morning All!
Angry Black Woman Mafia
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Isn’t Television for the sole purpose of entertainment? Am I missing something here?
Div-er?.. braid out?
Dammit cheeks… What I just say
His show gets canceled while Honey Boo Boo and nasty gang gets to stay *smh*
Genia says:
Not that i PERSONALLY planned to watch this show….BUT i do want to know what is the difference between this show and sister wives? If Shawty low had indicated this was his religion would we have felt better?
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preaching the good word this morn I see *passes the collection plate*
NaijaGal says:
CATFISH I would’ve been ok with dude beating that catfish’s ass
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Naija when he came out I was
I don’t know how Nev does it! I would have been rolling 
@Bird that hair is LOVELY. #fonthustling
Genia says:
Not that i PERSONALLY planned to watch this show….BUT i do want to know what is the difference between this show and sister wives? If Shawty low had indicated this was his religion would we have felt better?
I would have loved to see this turn out to be a positive show..a father not running from child support, a group of mothers forming a unit to work as one for the greater good. Siblings that actually know the person next to them is a brother or a sister…. Perhaps if the trailer had indicated a bunch of bickering black mothers and their lost souled children, it would have remained in rotation.
What part of any show airing today, premiering a black person does not ring loud with sterotypes?
In a perfect world, what you mentioned above would be idealistic… but based on the previews… 
we were in for ratched type foolishness…
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Genia come here bew…
@ Gigi
that’s what I was saying. I was gonna watch it. if you don’t like the sht that’s being displayed on TV, turn it off. idk why that’s so hard for ppl to do.
*adds a $2 bill to the plate*
No I would not watch but their are people like them that would, in hoods from Atlanta to Detroit to L.A. they would have been “supastars”(in my Joseline voice) and I can dig it. I agree, let them get their 15 minutes, those kids will be disappointed Daddy’s show got cancelled because a bunch of angry black woman that hate black men started a riot.
NaijaGal says:
Genia says:
Not that i PERSONALLY planned to watch this show….BUT i do want to know what is the difference between this show and sister wives? If Shawty low had indicated this was his religion would we have felt better?
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preaching the good word this morn I see *passes the collection plate*
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Watch the preview of sista wives and watch the preview of Shawty No’s… I see the difference in HOW it is presented.
NaijaGal says:
CATFISH I would’ve been ok with dude beating that catfish’s ass
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I was
I knew there was something funky going on, just didn’t think it would be a gay black cat….
Where I can watch a episode of “Catfish” online?
Gigi26 says:
Isn’t Television for the sole purpose of entertainment? Am I missing something here?
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nope…ask those same folks about getting black youths some internships or volunteering at a high school…protesting these racists companies or fighting for better groceries in their neighborhoods and all will be mute, but ready to march for some ish you can just turn off, they up for it
Wut, OTB, Kingston, Naija, oOOOH , Diva
Cheek, Donte, Gigi 
we were in for ratched type foolishness…
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The only ratchet I saw in the trailer was the Mamas jocking for their kids.. and really, exs/bms/bds dont always get along and thats not always “ratchet”…its human nature.
And what Genia said..the kids do know each other, Shawty can take care of them with legal money instead of tossing bricks at a chain gang..
Damn..ya’ll know I love ratchet tv
Ky Ky
Oh yea I heard Catfish was good last night!
Dammit cheeks… What I just say
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@Future, sorry….I literally screamed when the “Catfish” emerged….
if you don’t like the sht that’s being displayed on TV, turn it off. idk why that’s so hard for ppl to do.
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Bowling.
Why for is that on TV? I .Turn. It. Off.
You tried MTV @Man?
@ Manuel
you can watch it on MTV I think.
JEN-AY!
Oh lemme quit being prudish
There ya go!
Ima have to watch it tonight… I hope it come back on
@WUT – I’ve seen the previews of Sisterwives…I choose to not watch cause the chit is stupid and they’re all famewhores…I don’t think I would’ve watched Shawty’s show and that’s my point…if I don’t like something I don’t put my energy into it…turn the channel, don’t watch…or you might’ve watched and seen a genuine family man cause as we know you can’t trust previews or edits
@Ky Ky
Where I can watch a episode of “Catfish” online?
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Should be on mtv.com
@Jenie- Good morning :wave:
@Man try on demand
JENIE
hey jenie!
@ otb
I hate lifetime channel as a whole, but do you think I’m writing my Senator and Obama?
Genia says:
Not that i PERSONALLY planned to watch this show….BUT i do want to know what is the difference between this show and sister wives? If Shawty low had indicated this was his religion would we have felt better?
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Girl stop getting my pressure up. The people that got this cancelled are the same ones that think every comedy with a black cast is cooning. Nigras can’t do comedy and they can’t do dark drama. It gotta be upbeat at all times cause, you know, that’s the reality. I wonder how much mentoring they are doing while they are trying to hold down underpriviledged folks that are trying to make it in this new legal hustle that was created just for them?
If u want to piss off some white folks mention Honey Boo Boo and watch how they cringe. Just because the show is still on doesnt make it productive (including the rest of these dumb azz shows). This show would not have been a good reflection on Lo or his family IMO.
Oxygen–>
We produce ratchet tv because yall watch ratchet tv! Fuk is yall bytchin about! No worries though, you’ll soon tire of the shyt you’ve become accustomed to and you’ll be begging us to up the ante.
The first hit is free…
I signed the petition and thank GOD they have decided to cancel this mess! I still have the initial petition if anyone would like to add their signatures to it. Morning roses…..
This show would not have been a good reflection on Lo or his family IMO.
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Ty, at the end of the day
, the money is whats going to matter most to a fam of that size.
What could have been so bad? What could be so dammaging to their future that has already happ’d?
You guys disparage these mamas everytime his name comes up anyway. I’m sure they would rather get a check then get free-bashed.
@Bird, thank you hunni…………..
Bowling. Why for is that on TV?
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Iono. Same way I feel about the Strongman competition on ESPN but I stop and watch it sometimes.
announcer: Magnus Vangleesonbleeson is attempting to break the record by lifting the corner of this duplex 9 times.
me ->
OutsidetheBox says:
Div-er?.. braid out?
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I did it…………
THE DIFFERENCE IS:
WHITE man calling them WIVES and put a ring on ALL of them
BLACK MAN calling them BABYMAMMA’S and “dating” a teenager
and while Becky them know their lanes baking bread for 40, doing taxes and collecting seperate foodstamps coming ole boy bouncing and behaving hair…. S-LO AKA (SLOW) got, bougie, crazy, lazy-eye and what ever OTHER PHUCKERY he nicknamed them chicks going on going on…. I predict some network will pick up this RATING GOLD !!! LOL
Yasssss @Div-er
I read your comments, Felicia! 
Lays head upon the bossom of WUT U TALKIN BOUT…:wail: i’m just tired of folks picking on our PEOPLE
OutsidetheBox says:
This show would not have been a good reflection on Lo or his family IMO.
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Ty, at the end of the day , the money is whats going to matter most to a fam of that size.
What could have been so bad? What could be so dammaging to their future that has already happ’d?
You guys disparage these mamas everytime his name comes up anyway. I’m sure they would rather get a check then get free-bashed
Granted, they were only given one show. So all of them would’ve had to split that check 
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Thats the problem OTB…the money. Folks cant see past money and fame long enough to use their common sense. Its not even guranteed
So it may have not been that bad, but what would they (Lo, BM’s, and kids) gain?
Its not even a come up for the fam. at this point? Its nothing but white folks coming up off of our phuckery. 
*combing*
@ apparition
Thats the problem OTB…the money. Folks cant see past money and fame long enough to use their common sense.
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I see yalls points..I just dont agree that this “special” wouldve been any worse or more taboo than any of the Wives, Black or white, or the other reality shows that run full seasons. After seasons.
Couldve turned them around, or given them another path…if it results in “fame” good for them and us…It was one show, right? I cant see the harm. Sorry.
Bird..
Girl stop getting my pressure up. The people that got this cancelled are the same ones that think every comedy with a black cast is cooning. Nigras can’t do comedy and they can’t do dark drama. It gotta be upbeat at all times cause, you know, that’s the reality. I wonder how much mentoring they are doing while they are trying to hold down underpriviledged folks that are trying to make it in this new legal hustle that was created just for them?
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I feel you. Tyler Perry has inoculated the masses into believing tht every black family can be saved by a sassy talking gun toting ederly woman.
I beg the same quesiton when it comes to the discussion of Django. and the main argument being the use of the N-Word. taking away from the powerfulness of the story line. I think Spike Lee and Hughes brothers are both full of shyt.. I can guarentee MENENCE to SOCIETY used the N-Word just as much as Django…and Spike Lee is mad that his messages are detected 10 minutes itno his movies..
Good! We don’t need anymore ratchet TV!
I see yalls points..I just dont agree that this “special” wouldve been any worse or more taboo than any of the Wives, Black or white, or the other reality shows that run full seasons. After seasons.
I think these networks are trying to see how ratchet they can get at this point because its ratings/money for them. They are not paying out half of what they’re brining in which pisses me off. They would’ve made millions off Lo and his fam (ratings) and sent his azz back to Bankhead with all those kids. I think they are still trying to push BMF Wives 
Some shyt aint for tv IMO
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I agree…they all need to go especially BBW
just came in this here post to laugh at shawty hoe…live up the street from TI, and still can’t catch up.
people really sticking up for this irresponsible coon and his irresponsible baby maws….
lexdiamonz says:
THE DIFFERENCE IS:
WHITE man calling them WIVES and put a ring on ALL of them
BLACK MAN calling them BABYMAMMA’S and “dating” a teenager
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I agree here. There is a big difference between sister wives and my baby mama’s.
Naw…keep Honey Boo-Boo chit on the air…bout time white folk get exposed too.
Good! I can’t stand this crap. I’m sick of looking at this crap.
I’m not saying he should be ashamed of his kids, but he should be ashamed to have fathered so many kids with so many different women. Eleven kids by 4 women may not look as trifling if he was at least in a real relationship. Clearly, with 10 baby moms, ur just nuttin’ in them and moving on. He looks really ignorant with that bs. It’s time all these networks pull these dumb reality shows and stop making thz niglets popular.
People watch T-boz lil show and act as if they’re bored outta their minds cuz she doesn’t present manufactured drama. Now that friendship tween she and Tara tho>>>>>>>>>>. Every reality show is a group of trifling folk that dont get along, but choose to still hang out and go to dinner to discuss why they will not get along…all while planning the next event to continue the argument.
“I’m not saying he should be ashamed of his kids, but he should be ashamed to have fathered so many kids with so many different women. Eleven kids by 4 women may not look as trifling if he was at least in a real relationship. Clearly, with 10 baby moms, ur just nuttin’ in them and moving on. He looks really ignorant with that bs. It’s time all these networks pull these dumb reality shows and stop making thz niglets popular.”
I signed the petition. I’m probably older than many of the posters here (54). I was a child whose mother had me (and my sibs) out marching and singing We Shall Overcome in the 60’s. I think what many are missing (in my humble opinion) is that there is not the myriad of “positive” representations of black people on the airwaves, like there is for white folks. So, to say, “well white folks have sister wives/honey boo-boo” does not balance the scales. We should care that our teenagers (and pre-teens) would be exposed to this type of show, because they aren’t mature enough yet to understand that “it’s only entertainment.” I have a nephew who actually said to me: “I wanna come to Atlanta, Auntie, cuz it looks real crunk in the Lil John videos.” THIS is the mindset of young people and we should care what THEY are exposed to — not just think about ourselves. Simply turning the channel is not enough. We’ve got to think beyond the surface.
Thank God this show did not see the light of day. I’ve been reading some comments in which some are asking what the difference is between Sister Wives and this debacle of a show. There is no different. Both men are ratchet and irresponsible, except, there are more images to choose from when it comes to “white” reality programming. Since the media is Jew-run, they control what we see or choose not to see. We don’t need another negative stereotype depicting black men as over-sex beasts and black women as not being able to keep their legs closed and being “baby mamas.” Where do we stop this madness? We all know we can “turn the channel.” That’s not the point.
People who are defending this show are also approving the exploitation of Shawty’s children AND really don’t seem to care about how we are presented to the world. As long as many of us keep supporting this garbage in the name of “entertainment,” the white-owned networks will continue to make money off our negative stereotypes.
For those accusing the petition signers for not protesting “bigger fish,” you assume too much about people you don’t know. I signed the petition, yet I’m a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA/Guardian Ad Litem) and am very involved in my community. If those before us had many of the attitudes I’m reading here, Amos and Andy would’ve been on the air longer than it should. Some people care about our images more so than being “entertained.”
Thank you KrayZKat. Thank you. You reminded me of something. I signed the petition and I, too, am very involved in my community. I volunteer with homeless women and children, cleaning the kitchen and preparing meals. I am also involved with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and mentor many young people whom I come in contact with on a daily basis (on my job). If people want to watch this stuff, then do so (I completely understand “guilty pleasures”), but don’t assume, then degrade people who hold differing opinions from yours. We should be able to have healthy, intelligent dialogue about issues that affect/depict us.
I am glad it was cancelled. This man needs his balls in a grip not a TV show.
@Pearl, you are very welcome, and thank you for keeping it 100! You hit on every point I was trying to make. Just because we protested doesn’t mean we aren’t involved.
I’m in my 40s and grew up with some guilty pleasures on TV, but in this day and age, the reality garbage has gone too far. The networks keep pushing the envelope, and many of us are tired of the nonsense. Yes, we protest, but we also make things happen in our communities. We can do both.
This isn’t the first forum where I’ve read people making assumptions. It’s as if they are angry because they can’t indulge in another episode of foolishness. If they choose to watch, that’s on them, but, like you said, to degrade people because they are fed up is very unfair.