Fuck tha Police

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About Fuck tha Police

"Fuck tha Police" is a protest song by American hip hop group N. W. A that appears on the 1988 album Straight Outta Compton as well as on the N. W. A's Greatest Hits compilation. Written shortly after the group was harassed by the Torrance Police Department, the lyrics protest police brutality and racial profiling and the song was ranked number 425 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Since its release in 1988, the "Fuck the Police" slogan continues to influence pop culture today in the form of T-shirts, artwork, political expression, and has transitioned into other genres as seen in the cover versions by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Dope, Rage Against the Machine, and Kottonmouth Kings (featuring Insane Clown Posse).  


Year:
1999
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F*ck tha police comin? straight from the underground
A mother fucker got it bad cause I?m loud
I?m not a carbon copy so police think they have the authority 
To kill a minority 
F*ck that shit cause I ain?t the one
For a punk mother fucker with a badge and a gun
To be beatin? on and throwin? in jail
We can go toe to toe in the middle of a cell
Fuckin? with me cause I?m a teenager
With a little bit of dough and a pager
Searchin my car lookin? for the product
Yeah mother fucker, I?m sellin? narcotics
You?d rather see me in the pen
Then me and my friends
All rollin? in a benz
Beat a police out of shape
And when I?m finished, bring the yellow tape
To tape off the scene of a the slaughter
Still gettin? strong off bread and water
I don?t know if they?re fags or what
Searchin? me down and grabbin? my nuts
A mother fucker on the war path
And when I?m finished, it?s gonna be a blood bath
Of cops dyin? on my way
Yeah I got somethin? to say
F*CK THA POLICE 
F*CK THA POLICE 
F*CK THA POLICE
F*CK THA POLICE 
F*ck tha police and I said it with authority
Cause my people on the streets are the majority
Lights are flashin? behind me
But you?re a scared little faggot so you mace me to blind me
But that shit don?t work I just laugh 
Cause it gives ?em a hint not to step in my path
Police I?m sayin? f*ck you punk
Read my rights and shit, it?s all junk
Pullin? out a silly club so you stand 
With a fake ass badge and a gun in your hand
But take off the gun so you can see what?s up
And we?ll go at it punk and I?m gonna f*ck you up
Make you think I?m gonna kick your ass 
But drop your gat and I?m gonna blast 
Takin? out a ploice will make my day
A mother fucker like me don?t give a f*ck to say 
F*CK THA POLICE 
F*CK THAPOLICE 
F*CK THA POLICE 
F*CK THA POLICE

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Dope

Dope is an American nu metal band from Villa Park, Illinois, formed in 1997 in Chicago, Illinois. more »

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Written by: O'Shea Jackson, Andre Romell Young, Lorenzo Jerald Patterson, Harry Lamar Whitaker III

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9 facts about this song

Release Details
"Fuck tha Police" by Dope is a cover version of the song originally recorded by rap group N.W.A. Dope's version was released in 1999 on their debut album 'Felons and Revolutionaries.'
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genre of nu-metal, a subgenre of rock music that integrates elements of heavy metal, hip hop, and industrial music.
Band Line-up
The band members who recorded this cover were Edsel Dope (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, main songwriter), Acey Slade (lead guitar, backing vocals), Simon Dope (keyboards, percussions, backing vocals), and Preston Nash (drums).
Lyrics Alteration
Though the song largely stays true to the original, the lyrics have been slightly altered, adding more punk, rock, and metal themes to suit Dope's style better.
Song Controversy
Just like the original version released by N.W.A, Dope's rendition of "Fuck tha Police" was also controversial due to its provocative lyrics against law enforcement.
Music Video
The music video of the song is still available on platforms like YouTube, showcasing the band's energetic stage performances.
Popularity
Despite the controversy surrounding it, "Fuck tha Police" became one of Dope's most popular songs and is frequently performed at their live shows.
Role in Album's Success
"Fuck tha Police" played a significant role in 'Felons and Revolutionaries' reaching number 142 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Cultural Influence
The song, both in its original and covered versions, is culturally significant as it openly discusses dissatisfaction with law enforcement, reflecting some of the societal issues prevalent during its time.

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