In some cases, the backlash was so overwhelming that it forced the hands of the artists or their record labels to either edit or remove offensive lyrics entirely, a reminder that there is always the possibility of consequences and repercussions for speaking your mind, even in a genre that celebrates “keeping it real.” district court judge to rule their 1989 album, As Nasty as They Wanna Be, as obscene and illegal to sell in the state of Florida - the lines between what’s acceptable and what’s not in regards to rap lyrics have been debated for years.Īnd while legal action or memos from federal agencies aren’t always a part of the scenario, there have been a number of instances in which rap artists have been taken to task for their lyrical content, by political pundits, special interest groups, and even their own fans. in response to the group ripping law enforcement a new one with their Straight Outta Comptontrack “ Fuck tha Police” or 2 Live Crew - who’s music and live performances prompted a U.S. Whether it be acts like N.W.A., who infamously received a letter from the F.B.I. Numerous figures within hip-hop having put their careers on the line to ensure their ability to speak their mind without fear of censorship. Trigger warning: This story contains mentions of rape, homophobia, and racism.įreedom of speech has been a right that rap artists have been fighting for as long hip-hop has been around. These are occasions in which a rapper’s lyrics crossed the line or evoked a public outcry. Photo Credit: Paul Natkin/Getty Images We look back on 15 controversial rap lyrics over the last 35 years. The song, which includes lyrics about looting Korean-owned stores, was vehemently opposed by members of the Korean-American community. Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS).Ice Cube's "Black Korea" is one of the most contersersal rap songs ever.
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