From drug references to other explicit content and verbal assaults on the authorities, some songs set out to be controversial. Others accidentally stumble into that dangerous territory. Musicians occasionally make songs to challenge beliefs or express something that shocks listeners, which can even result in the loss of fans. Dubious lyrics have also caused artists to be banned or censored on radio and TV, bringing the controversy to a new level.
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