Cop Killer
Body Count
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Cop Killer Yeah I got my black shirt on I got my black gloves on I got my ski mask on This shit's been too long I got my twelve gauge sawed-off I got my headlights turned off I'm 'bout to bust some shots off I'm 'bout to dust some cops off I'm a cop killer, better you than me Cop killer, f*ck police brutality Cop killer, I know your family's grieving (f*ck 'em) Cop killer, but tonight we get even, haha I got my brain on hype Tonight will be your night I got this long-assed knife And your neck looks just right Now my adrenaline's pumpin' I got my stereo bumpin' I'm 'bout to kill me somethin' A pig stopped me for nothin' Cop killer, better you than me Cop killer, f*ck police brutality Cop killer, I know your momma's grieving (f*ck her) Cop killer, but tonight we get even, yeah Die, die, die pig, die F*ck the police F*ck the police F*ck the police F*ck the police F*ck the police F*ck the police F*ck the police F*ck the police Yeah Cop killer, better you than me I'm a cop killer, f*ck police brutality Cop killer, I know your family's grieving (f*ck 'em) Cop killer, but tonight we get even, hahahaha, yeah F*ck the police F*ck the police F*ck the police F*ck the police F*ck the police F*ck the police F*ck the police F*ck the police, break it down (F*ck the police) yeah (F*ck the police) for Darryl Gates (F*ck the police) for Rodney King (F*ck the police) for my dead homies (F*ck the police) for your freedom (F*ck the police) don't be a pussy (F*ck the police) have some muthafuckin' courage (F*ck the police) sing along Cop killer Cop killer Cop killer Cop killer Cop killer, (what do you want to be when you grow up?) Cop killer, (good choice) Cop killer, I'm a muthafuckin' Cop killer Cop killer, better you than me Cop killer, f*ck police brutality Cop killer, I know your momma's grieving (f*ck her) Cop killer, but tonight we get even
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Written by: Ernest T. Cunnigan, Tracy Lauren Marrow
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Controversial theme"Cop Killer" by Body Count was released in 1992 in the aftermath of the Rodney King incident, which led to widespread riots due to police brutality. The song's lyrics discuss racial tension and anti-police sentiments, provoking intense controversy.
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Notable Band MemberIce-T, famous for his work in hip-hop music and acting, is the lead singer of Body Count. The band integrally fuses heavy metal and rap music.
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Public OutcryFollowing its release, the Parents Music Resource Center called for the album's withdrawal from sale. The song elicited public outcry, with some people misinterpreting its lyrics as promoting violence against law enforcement.
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Political InvolvementThe controversy surrounding "Cop Killer" reached the political landscape, with President George H.W. Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle publicly criticizing the song. The National Black Police Association also opposed the song.
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Retraction from AlbumIce-T voluntarily removed the song from all subsequent releases of the album, despite it being a big selling point. This was in response to the negative press and public backlash, and as part of a mutual agreement with Warner Bros. Records.
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Ice-T's ExplanationIce-T defended the song, stating that it was misunderstood. He said that it's a protest song against police brutality, and he’s playing a character in the song, not speaking personally.
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Continued ControversyDespite the song having been released almost three decades ago, its legacy continues to be controversial. It was brought back into public discourse during movements such as Black Lives Matter, reigniting debates about freedom of speech and the song's message.
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Public SupportWhile "Cop Killer" faced strong criticism, it also had defenders, including the ACLU and other freedom of speech advocates. Ice-T received letters of support from fans who felt that the song reflected their resentment and frustration towards racial profiling by police.
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Influence on Rap and RockDespite its controversy, "Cop Killer" had a lasting impact on the fusion of rap and rock genres, paving the way for other artists to experiment with such genre combinations.
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Role in Ice-T's Acting CareerIronically, after the song's release, Ice-T went on to play a police detective in the popular TV series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," a role he continues to hold as of 2021.
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