Arrest the President

Ice Cube

About Arrest the President

"Arrest the President" is a political song by American rapper Ice Cube, released by Interscope Records on November 9, 2018. It is the lead single from Ice Cube's tenth studio album Everythang's Corrupt. Although he is not mentioned by name, it is directed at US President Donald Trump, containing a refrain to "Arrest the President; you got the evidence". The song's video is a montage of Trump clips.


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2018
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Yeah
When I drop the mic it hit the floor like Thor (That's right)
You can't pick it up no more (Don't even try)
Y'all know what it is, y'all know what it was (Yeah)
Y'all know what it shall be

Get smart 'fore the shit start
'Fore it get dark, 'fore they hit you with the pitchfork
Better Crip walk (Crip walk), this is real talk
Smoke kush and bush, then we peel off (Eugh)
Niggas still rollin' with the wheels off (Eugh)
Always lookin' out for the crisscross
I'm a bigger boss than Rick Ross
Always winnin', nigga, get lost
It's the warlord, bring the voodoo
When I bail through, it's crazy like Bellevue
What they tell you? (Leave that boy alone) Leave that boy alone
Like Home Alone (Yeah), f*ck a skull and bone
Arrest the president, you got the evidence
That nigga is Russian intelligence (Okay)
When it rains it pours
Did you know the new white was orange?
Boy, you're showing your horns
They're tryin' to replace my halo with thorns
You so basic with your vape stick
Let's go apeshit in the matrix

Arrest the president, arrest the president
Arrest the president, you got the evidence (Nigga)
Arrest the president, arrest the president (Crazy)
Arrest the president, you got the evidence

I took back my ice, in all black tonight
That's right, some niggas gotta sacrifice
Not a criminal (No), I'm a seminal (Yeah)
I was free once, now I'm clinical (Crazy)
You so technical, this was Mexico
Now everywhere I go is owned by Texaco (F*ck them)
F*ck them and the rest of you (Hell yeah)
I turn a fruit into a vegetable (Pop you motherfuckers out)
I'ma roll with the aliens
Man, f*ck these homo sapiens
They don't really wanna make friends (Hell no)
All they want is a Mercedes Benz (Hell yeah)
All they want is they dividends
And decibels, f*ck these citizens
They'll treat us like hooligans
Throw 'em in, they don't care what school he in
These people don't play fair
It ain't even fair at the state fair
Give a young nigga grey hair
That's why I'm here, make your ass lay there
Punk, you better stay there
Close your fucking eyes like it's day care
Make myself clearer than Shakespeare
I'm here to take money even fake hair
So desperate is what I'm left with
For the record you affected
Who you elected is so septic
So full of shit, I can't accept it

Arrest the president (Woo), arrest the president (Woo)
Arrest the president, you got the evidence (Nigga)
Arrest the president (Nigga), arrest the president (Nigga)
Arrest the president, you got the evidence (Nigga)
Arrest the president (Nigga), arrest the president (Nigga)
Arrest the president, you got the evidence (Nigga)
Arrest the president (Nigga), arrest the president (Nigga)
Arrest the president, you got the evidence

I reside on the Westside (Westside)
I murder with my third eye (Third eye)
Niggas so fly, get a bird's eye (Ahh, ahh)
I make 'em scream bloody murder
Let's meet at the White House (Come on)
Run in and turn the lights out
Man, they treat it like a trap house (Yeah)
These motherfuckers never take the trash out (Damn)
They just cash out and mash out
Nigga take your drugs and pass out (Shut the f*ck up)
Niggas love to go that fast route (Yeah)
I see you and your black ass, get out
Homie, you play too much (Yeah)
While these devils, they doin' way too much (Much)
Most of 'em won't say too much
While they steady planin'? God knows what (God knows what)
That's why I roll with the real ones
Real ones tryin' to reach millions
Real ones tryin' to make billions
Real ones dressed like civilians

Arrest the president, arrest the president
Arrest the president, you got the evidence (Woo)
Arrest the president (Woo), arrest the president (Woo)
Arrest the president, you got the evidence

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Ice Cube

O'Shea Jackson (born June 15, 1969), better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, screenwriter, film producer, and director. He began his career as a member of the hip hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A (Niggas With Attitudes). After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer, director, actor and producer in cinema. Additionally, he has served as one of the producers of the Showtime television series Barbershop and the TBS series Are We There Yet?, both of which are based upon films in which he portrayed the lead character. more »

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Written by: O'Shea Jackson, Shawn Johnson

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12 facts about this song

Musician Origin
"Arrest The President" is a song by American rapper and actor Ice Cube. He was a former member of the hip-hop group N.W.A and maintains a reputable solo career.
Release Date
The track was released on November 9, 2018, as a single from his tenth studio album, "Everythang's Corrupt".
Controversial Lyrics
The song gained attention due to its direct political commentary and criticism. Ice Cube calls out to arrest the President, presumably referring to the then United States President, Donald Trump, without mentioning his name.
Political Motives
Ice Cube has described the song as a reflection of his beliefs and contempt for the state of politics during the time of the song's release. It was created as an urge to hold leaders accountable for their actions.
Album Theme
“Arrest the President” set the tone for Ice Cube’s album "Everythang’s Corrupt", which embodies a political and socio-economic commentary on the state of the United States.
Production Credits
The song was produced by long-time collaborator and fellow West Coast hip-hop heavy weight, DJ Pooh.
Public Reception
While it was highly controversial, the song was generally well received by fans who appreciate Ice Cube's unapologetic, straightforward approach to lyricism and political commentary.
Streaming Platform Performance
The song has over 4 million plays on Spotify at the time of writing.
Music Video
Although there hasn't been an official music video for the song, the audio track on Ice Cube's official YouTube channel has amassed millions of views since its release.
Critic Reviews
Music critics have often praised the song for its brave and explicit political stand. However, some also pointed out that the song's heavy focus on politics might not be everybody's preference.
Early Preview
Ice Cube had teased the song about a year before its official release, on Twitter, promising a new album on the way along with it.
Continuation of Activism
Known for his outspoken socio-political views from his early career with N.W.A, "Arrest the President" falls in line with Ice Cube's tradition of using music as a platform to express his concerns and critique about power structures and social issues.

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