The host of a rock radio morning show in Philadelphia has been fired for airing a song that referred to African-Americans in slang terms that station management determined to be highly offensive, according to a statement released by station owner CBS Radio.

WYSP's "Kidd Chris" was terminated, along with his program director, as a result of complaints about the song called "Schwoogies," which aired on the morning show on March 21st originally, and several times after that.

CBS Radio also owns KYW Newsradio.

WYSP-FM issued the following statement:

"We found the song to be highly offensive and completely inappropriate for broadcast on our airwaves. When senior management of the station learned that it had been played, they took immediate steps to prevent it from ever appearing on the station again.

"At the same time, we launched an extensive internal investigation into the situation including a thorough review of the editorial controls and systems we have in place to prevent this type of content from airing. We instituted additional educational training for the station, and have taken appropriate disciplinary action, including termination of the individuals involved."

There was no immediate word on what programming would replace the Kidd Chris morning show on WYSP.