It could beA reckless exercise to try to mention 25 rap -albums memorable for the controversy they have caused.Not only sometimes heated discussion among listeners, but also exaggerated legal and political fallers.Born to Mack, which led to authorities arrested store lovers who tried to sell it from 1992;Sleeping with the enemy, with provocations against the White House that ensured that his label drops him.Breast.Rap to Trial: Race, Texts and Guilt of America.) Throw the titles where rapes censor their own texts, such as YGsMy crazy Life("Meet the Flockers").Penitentiary ChancerMed Boosie Badazz?
Although shortly after exhausting, this list of the 25 most controversial rapalbums works as a starting point and a way to discuss aspects of a culture under constant pressure, whether it is artistic, legal or political.And embraced by a global audience, wants rap music challenging social taboos about what can be said in public.around us.If this list seems to be missing because of the omissions, the inclusions will hopefully inspire you to explore further.
Had, 'sundilla'
It's unhappyNoname drew so widespread conviction for a verse that she didn't even write.Pass outwas originally reported as a welcome comeback for a rapper in Chicago who made quiet masterful albums such as 2018Room 25However, the campaign was buzzing when media focused on Jay Electronics como about 'balloons', and how he promised loyalty to the nation of Islam while he the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zenskyy 'A Joke' a joke '' We need a conversation in blackCommunity about Anti - Semitism, "She told Chicago outletStriped"It is as if, how should we be in space and even have these conversations if we are not willing to be in the room with certain types of people."Perhaps she could have combined Jay Electronica's feelings in the song, a tactic used by Busta Rhymes on a "scenario" of a tribe called Quest to make this position clear.
KMD, 'Black Bastards'
Arrive over twoYears after their quirky, indigenous debut in 1991Mr. Hood, KMD's second album offered a radical shift to sour white showers inspired by black fire by Gylan Cain and Melvin van Poebles.Weeds and ghosts about crackling, distorted tree-bap track.Variety of bastardWas not the music, but a cover with Zev Love X's drawing from Sambo in a noise, hangman style.BillboardColumnists mentioned the individual works of art racically offensive, electric record, concerned about protests in a heated, post-The death tollEnvironment - the album completely wrinkled.Variety of bastardUntil 2000 did not get an official release.In the meantime, Zev Love X, who already fought from the Subroc Death Drop disappeared before the end of the album, disappeared for years before he returned as The Revenge, masked anti-hero MF Doom.
Tay-k, '#santanaworld'
The short climbFrom Tay-K's "The Race" was one of the most bisaire moments in rap history.House arrest, he cut off his ankle monitor, went under hiding and recorded the songs that were become#Santanaworld.BillboardDiagrams while Tay-K was arrested by the US.MARSHALS.This found the advantage of some critics who were fascinated by a hard -ly rifle sound that reminded of Pi's Bourne, while others were shocked to see an alleged murderer win from his crimes.Spotify removed the job of composite playlistsAs part of the nowed and hate -like behavioral policy together with R. Kelly and XXXTENTACTION, which leads to accusations of censorship.
Mac, 'Shell shocked'
I 2001, noOrleans rapper Mac weed -in Notorious Victim of persecution.tammany Parish -Presenter Bruce Doetires quoted generously from "Murda Murda, Kill, Kill", a deep clip on Mac's album from 1998 from 1998Shell shocked.Heard on the album that peaked at number 11 aboutBillboardsAlbum Diagram under the peak of No Limit-Dille, Mac's song with Mystic simply sounds like a hard-used warning against their enemies.As proof of Mac's criminal spiritsAnd in the past a lack of direct evidence, conflicting testimonials and another person administering the crime.
Salt 'n' Pepa, 'Hot Cool Malice
Think of the innocentDays of Golden Era Hip-Hop, where a song could activate a fuss about stealing a girl's girlfriend?Heet cool Vicious"It was too aggressive for them. It's the old double standard," Salt saidLos Angeles TimesIn 1987. Then there is "Push It", which was originally released as a B-side for the single "Tramp" of the Queens Trio.it grew into a national phenomenon and landed at number 19Billboard'S Hot 100 diagram. Alalt the swap shaking people from the school year.
Kanye West, 'The Life of Pablo'
Each in albumHas emerged in the middle of a swirl of drama that goes back to his "through the wire" car accident.Pablo's LivFeels as the most relevant turning point in the career of Mercurial Artist.Civil proceedingsAbout false advertisem*nts.And strange stunts like "Famous/Dad extends with my hands pt.1" video.explains his support for presidential elections Donald TrumpInRanted uncontrolled during a sacramento -cooking.TlopMarked the start of yes artistic decline in a right-wing troll, although he makes albums with cards as this yearGribb 1Met Ty Dolla $ Ign.
2pac, '2pacalyps nu'
Given what afterIn the turbulent life of Tupac Shakur, it is easy to forget the vice -president at the time than Quayle in 1992 that "[[[2pacalyps nu] has no place in our community. "Quayle's remark came after a lawyer in Texas said that his client, who was imprisoned for killing a highway belt, was influenced by the album. It is true, songs like" Soulja's Story "On "Same Song" from Digital Underground. He switched against his black Panther Mother Shakur for her parenting errors and drug abuse, long before Eminem would do the same with "my cupboard."Effort "Brenda has a baby" would be a baby "be a tragic story about a teenage pregnancy, who is repeated decades later in Kendrick Lamar's" Keisha's Song (Her Pain). "
Mac dre, 'Back n da Hood'
I 1992Late Mac Dre was just a rapper whose increased success with funky hits such as "California Livin" "aroused unwanted police intimidation.] "To assume that he and his friends, Romper Room band, were behind some robberies.Back n da hood, A five -track tape with new numbers that have been recorded on the prison phone.ThroughMod Costa TimesFor comments.He also admitted: "I just get tired of being [in prison] .... it is quite ahead of me." During a 1993 case,The persecution played "Punk Police"In the courtroom there is an early example of rap numbers that are abused in a legal framework.
Biz Markie, 'I need a cut'
The irrevocable dear dearBiz Markie, who died in 2022, could be an unlikely criminal copyright.I need a mowing, included his reproduction of Gilbert O'Sullivan's "Alone Again (of course), the last in a series of soft parodies that started with a cover of Napoleon XIV's" They are leaving me, ha-haaa!Suspect O'Sullivan for violation, and in a decision with implications of industrial, BIZ was responsible and forced to pay compensation.All samples have been erased!
Kendrick Lamar, 'Mr.Moral & the Big Steppers'
"He is notYour savior, "says Kendrick Lamar in the voice of a third personMr. Moral & the Big SteppersThis rejects the admiration that his work has surrounded for more than ten years.Use the word "f*gg*t," some of them annoyed.By default that he seemed to be determined to reject.Until years later, Lamar would rattle the ivory tower again with its messy but eventually triumphantly word war against long rival Drake.
Beastie Boys, 'Licensed to Ill'
Beastie Boys 'License for sickMarked the center of a three -year storm of Loutishness, starting with their childish antics for Cluutens Pretevens during Madonnas 1985 "Like a Virgin" tour.Don't be f*gg*tAnd an album cover with an airplane that crashed along the side of a mountain ... or a weed stupid is extended.Huge hydraulic penises between their legs and bumps.B-boys usually got the joke when Mike D., King Ad-Rock and MCA created a friends diagram between hard-rock beats, hip-hop style and punk provocation.But many people did not do that 't it.flow Russell Simmons' Autobiography of 2001Life and Def, MTV viewers complained: "Why is this damn band on TV?"
Drakeo Ruler, 'Thank you for using GTL'
Under Hans Alt for ShortCareer, Drakeo, ruler, personified the current state of regional street rap.He has uploaded various projects per year to DSPs for a global cult audience that praised his eccentric CADs and a "run-on" vocal style that is reminiscent of former L.A. stars such as Suga Vrij.He built a small empire while struggling to avoid rival "opp's" and law enforcement who would like to catch him.In March 2018, Drakeo was arrested for murder and was confronted with life in prison when L.A. district Attorney Jackie Lacey served a number of charges that held him imprisoned.Men he fought for his release, he collaborated with producer JoogsznThank you for using GTL, his words rap about the very malignant Gold Tel*Link -Thone Service that is used in national prisons."Drakeo has delivered every bar with charisma and finesse"Skrev RS 'MANKAPRR CONTEH. Rakeo eventually obtained his release by a plea of small charges in November 2020, only to beDeadly stabbed during a concert in December 2021.
Public Enemy, 'Fear of a Black Planet'
Public Enemies ThirdAlbum has revealed the most turbulent months of their career.Washington Times, All when scoring their biggest hit ("Fight the Power") for the most discussed films of this year (the year (Do the right thing).PlanetBrilliant Lead -Single, "Welcome to Terrordome."While Anti -Defamation League protested that Stray Shot Chuck D. did other provocations.Some were sharp, just like his dismantling of the health industry ("911 is a joke such as his hom*ophobic tensions and allegations of an AIDS -Mamenaming (" Meet G who killed me ") felt uncomfortable.He told the Huffington Post.
Tyler, maker, 'goboblin'
Los Angeles rapper/fabrikant Tyler, makerGnomeArrived at a basic shield of international hype that admitted his starting crew, Odd Future,No more ultraFrom youthful, internet -mediated indignation.He touched the attack of women and - years before he presented himself as sexually fluent - often played with the word f*gg*T.H. He structured the album as a therapy session, as if he was fighting for inner demons.Musical critics discussed Tyler's intentions for a few months andmonths, just as they had done ten years earlier with Eminem.TyLer finally grewEnfant terribleLabel that he has proudly taken overGnomeBy adopting a less nihilistic worldview, experimenting with pop and alt-soul melodies and unqualified praise for later albums such asFlowersInIgor.
Ice Cube, 'Death Certificate'
Ice cubesDeath certificateClew in two parts.Others."Birthside" caused a major violation with "Black Korea", where the Southern Central rapper threatened to break down Asian stores.did notSorry for "No Vaselin" where he threw his former N.W.A -Kudde and their manager Jerry Heller "a white Jew" and a "damn cracker".Death certificate, the lateBillboardEditor Timothy Whitewrote an inflammatory editorssuggests that "retailers" should not wear the album.Cube's compromiseless vision of racial struggle, police violence and hardship in the city were apparently validated in April 1992, when many of Los Angeles went up in flames about Rodney King Judgement.
Chief Keef, 'Final Rich'
Even beforeRelease eind 2012, Chief Keef'sFinally richIt seemed definitely becoming a cultural dividing line.Choir repeatedly to irritation for older haters;Finally richDespite the deafening hype and comos of them such as 50 cents and Jezy.Melodie sacks released.Quote him as an influence.
Lauryn Hill, 'MTV Unplugged'
The expectation was highWhen Lauryn Hill appearedMTV disconnected.Newark artist had not released a full length since 1998TO MISSand cases from the multiplatinum watermark and test from previousDeceptionPartners, her long -standing absence of music, gossip about her marriage to Rohan Marley - fans were wondering what they can expect.MTV Unplugged 2.0Bad disturbing when Hill was striving for her acoustic guitar and hurled through seemingly unfinished songs.From his 2004 hit "All Falls Down"-or an unpleasant representation of Hill's fragile cement.MTV Unplugged 2.0By staying the last full length of her career, the debate is only more full.
Dr.Dre, 'The Chronic'
When it comesto controversial rap -albums, maybeThe chronicBest received as a stand-in for the era of the death cell (1992-1997) .dles post-n.W.A MasterWork many sparks alone, whether it was the marijuanagagazine that was used in his art-as-as despite the efforts of Cypress Hill wasStill a mainstream-toabu on the time drink on Hansable stresses against media personality Dee Barnes and give women "Smackdown.", led to violent confrontations in real life that wasted in the collections of industry and live performances.'Loved as a family -friendly Goofball, a sign of how time has soften somethingThe chronicHard edges.
Eminem, 'The Marshall Mathers LP'
Eminem'sMarshall Mathers LPAdvertised the elaboration of a character who appeared just a year earlier as a Jokey, wrongly Punchline artist, the author of funny songs such as "My Name is" and "Guilty Conscience."& Clyde 'was overlooked wasMMLP'SGay-bashing texts, fantasies of killing "Kim" and General Misantropie were impossible to ignore.Hangover from the Hardcore 90S, because actions were much more likely to indicate their deteriorating imagination with high stories about rape and murder instead of the Jiggy and Blingy post-Millennial Industry, which quickly conquered, partly thanks to its superior talent and attachment toMentor Dr. .Dre.
Geto Boys, 'Grab it!
Houston -Tentrepreneur inRAP-A-LOT Records owner James Prince brought the four men together, originally consisting of ghetto boys in 1986. When their autodidact debut flopped, two of the members left behind and made room for local Rappers Scarface and Willie D with DJ ReadyThe last one, the last to switch from back -up -dancer to rapper.de recently baptized Getoboys releasedGrab it on the second levelto underground recognition and brought a scream of the public enemyFear of a black planet.It was first before Rick Rubin picked up the album for his Def -American recordings and re -published as ifGeto -boysThat the mainstream media noticed the raw, angry political tone and proto-horrorcore sensitivity of the album.It.
XXXTENTACION, '17'
Not for themThe first glimpse of XXXTentacion, which he was taken over by the overcrowded Internet -Rap -world, and the first glimpse of XXXTentacion arrived through a mugs he has used for the artwork on his 2015 -Breakout, "Look at me!"Attack on his pregnant girlfriend A permanent shadow about his career in the short term and made him an Avatar of Warning for Social Media.has left his right debut,17, in something of a gray zone.And on what conditions.17'sRelease was killed shockingly during a theft attempt, so that the debate around him remained frustrating unsolved.
Body measurement, 'body measurement'
Ice-T was neeStranger to Censor when he collected a group of Crenshaw Homies to play a few metal-rap songs under his sets on the first Lollapalooza tour.Han's debut from 1987,Border pays, is the first major rapalbum that the advisory sticker receives.In 1989 he responded to tensions about his self described "reality rap" withIsberg/Freedom of expression ... Just look at what you say!But a return on "Cop Killer", one of the body of the song introduced on the 1991 tour, became a determining moment in music history."Vice -President Dan Quaylesaid"They earn money from a record that suggests that it is ok to kill the police and it's wrong." Striking time that Warner continued to defend the L.A. rapper, even when shareholders such as conservative actor Charlton Heston rattled the pressure before ICE-TThe company even asked to remove "Cop Killer" from the album.In the following he left Warner Bros. Over concern about the next solo albumHome invasion.
Lil Kim, 'Hard Core'
Is Lil KimThe embodiment of the unrestrained black female is, a wave is missing as lyrical raw as her male colleagues?Hard coreare unique power asofAlbums that reset the expectations of female artists in the genre, to better or worse.MealMagazine entitled "The big problem with Lil Kim" while he becomes a pop culture icon through its Bravura versions and unforgettable Photoshot.Approval.She casts a generation of artists, from Nicki Minaj to Ice Spice.Unfortunately, they are confronted with the same social pressure and misogynistic judgment that Kim once did.
2 live crew, 'as ugly as they will be'
Of the moment2 live crew released their 1986 -thebut,2 live is who we are, The Miami unit was subject to a touch of fascination among young teenagers throughout the country and a target of authorities who are concerned about their effect on noticeable children.Dynamics of the tongs between children sang "Hello, we want some puss*!"Targeting at record retailers to sell 2 live crew tires, reached a fever height withAs ugly as they will be.I 1990 A judge in Florida gave the album Legal Obscene and the group was arrested at a show about obscene reimbursem*nts."Edited" version of the album,As pure as they want to be, provoked a test.Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music Inc.Case drove its way to the Supreme Court, where the judges unanimously state in 1994 that 2 live crews parodyQualified as reasonable use.FOREST IN U.S.A.
N.W.A, 'Straight Outta Compton'
It's not aloneThe infamous letter from FBI sent in response to the "f*ck the Police" by N.W.A.and warns that "we are exempt from law enforcement company"Straight from ComptonA determining hip -hop protest of social circ*mstances in Los Angeles and the way in which black bodies are polished. It was also how the group of radios endured and during touring, intimidation of law enforcement..They have overlooked howCompton'sMixed precautionary measures-Ice cube punctures "gangsta gangsta" by admitting that he is "dressed in County Blues" is-with funky lyrical hip hop similar to Marley Marls Juice Herd.Straight from ComptonCan now be considered one of the most important albums in American history.Aaligvar's belief that N.W.A opened a Pandora box with street veri -minilitude, hanging, or not true.
