Went to Lynons this past Friday night. It was karaoke night which is always fun & there were actually a couple of people that sang very well; including the DJ. Lively energetic crowd & the food is very good and fresh.

However, after karaoke ended; the DJ amped it up with dance music. As I was almost done eating, I realized that an R. Kelly song was playing (step in the name of love)...needless to say; my stomach turned and I was quite shocked to hear one of his songs playing; particularly because a majority of the people there were black and they didn't seem to mind dancing to his music; considering he's been accused of being a sexual predator towards many black women recently and in the past. Now everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but my opinion is that we shouldn't uphold or support someone that time and time again has violated women; doing so equates to condoning the despicable behavior perpetrated by that person.

I know one of the owners is a woman & I wish she said something and hope she's more aware & considerate of the type of atmosphere she wants to promote. Hearing his music was disturbing and affected the rest of my evening. In addition, when I expressed to the person I was with that I couldn't believe they were playing his song, his response was; I still like his music. I didn't want to make a scene or become confrontational with my friend regarding his comment, so I got up & walked outside to take a break, regroup and wait until the song was finished. Later I let my friend know that his response was unacceptable; HELLO, haven't you heard about the "Times Up" campaign. It's not cool at all to uphold anyone who perpetuates sex offenses towards girls; women or anyone.

Stand up for something people!