The following is a comprehensive list of all the musical artists that have engaged in problematic behavior or have problematic content. This list isn’t complete (yet, but I’ll add your suggestions). This list also doesn’t tell you how you should respond to these artists and songs, that’s up to you. This is for your informational purposes so you can decide that your playlist, show, karaoke performance doesn’t accidentally get you in trouble. If you promote or perform one of these artists/songs, be aware of what message you MIGHT be sending to listeners by your endorsement. The original intent of the artist doesn’t really matter in this context, unless EVERYONE in the audience knows that context. Otherwise, the trauma inflicted by hearing such words still occurs.
Notes:
There are no claims made about artists on this page, just links to publicly-available claims.
The list is focused on the U.S. (where I live) and artists that perform in English (since I don’t have translation skills).
I do not find profanity in general to be problematic. Only profanity relating to hate speech. According to academic definitions, not to your standards.
Depicting a bad thing can be offensive, even if that thing isn’t being endorsed.
That you or I like someone is not a valid reason for them to not be on this list. It’s a binary thing, they did something problematic or they didn’t. Minor transgressions are on the list, even if apologized for or forgiven.
If you’re a liberal and you want to complain about this list, make sure you read the full context and understand what this list is. If you don’t agree with the statements above, keep your criticism, I’m not interested. The only feedback I’m looking for from you are factual errors (NOT interpretation of facts, only specific facts) or omissions. Submit something missing, I’ll review the facts and add if warranted.
If you’re conservative and you want to complain about this list, don’t. Instead you should fuck off. This isn’t for you and your thoughts about this don’t matter. I will delete without reading.
This is a woke list and proud of it.
Artists
2 Live Crew: The vast majority of their lyrics are misogynistic, often violently so.
50 Cent: Defended George W. Bush and endorsed Donald Trump for president. Sentenced to two years' probation for assault and battery against audience members. Charged with domestic violence. Downplayed violence against Meghan thee Stallion.
Aaron Lewis, Staind: Supported Donald Trump for president. Openly opposed the COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates. Wrote songs with dumb right-wing lyrics.
Aaron Tippin: Sings jingoistic songs. Favors environmentally-destroying oil drilling. Opened for Sarah Palin.
Ace Frehley, Kiss: Paul Stanley accused him of anti-Semitic behavior and collecting Nazi memorabilia.
Adam Bravin, She Wants Revenge: Opened a club that was closed after accusations of sexual harassment and discriminatory treatment against people of color.
Afrika Bambaata: Allegedly molested young men for decades. Sued for child sexual abuse.
Alex O’Connor, Rex Orange County: Charged with six counts of sexual assault.
Alexis Marshall, Daughters: Accused of rape and abuse.
Alice Cooper: Made transphobic remarks.
Ameer Van, Brockhampton: Accused of sexual misconduct by two women.
And One: Endorsed Donald Trump.
Andy Schueneman, Worst Party Ever: Canceled a tour after admitting to engaging in toxic behavior towards multiple women.
Anita Bryant: Led an effective, long-term, evil assault on LGBTQ+ people.
Anri "Yolandi Visser" du Toit, Die Antwoord: Accused of emotionally, physically and sexually abused several minors. Physically attacked a gay man, using homophobic slurs.
Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chili Peppers: Convicted of sexual battery and indecent exposure. Admitted to knowingly having sex with multiple underage girls.
Anthony Martini, E.Town Concrete: Repeatedly used racial slurs against Black people in his music.
Aphex Twin: Spread vaccine misinformation.
A$AP Rocky: Arrested for assault with a deadly weapon for a shooting incident.
Austin Carlile, Of Mice & Men: Accused of assaulting at least 15 women, accused of grooming underage girls.
Axl Rose, Guns N' Roses: Charged with statutory rape in 1985. Has a long period of engaging in assault and violence, on-stage and off. Found guilty of property damage and assault for the Riverport Riot. His ex-girlfriend claimed assault and battery against him. His ex-wife sued him for physical and emotional abuse. Accused of sexual assault in 1989.
Bette Midler: Tweeted transphobic comments.
Bill Cosby: Has been accused by approximately 60 women of rape, drug-facilitated sexual assault, sexual battery, child sexual abuse and sexual misconduct starting in the 1960s. A jury found him guilty of having sexually assaulting a minor. Sued by nine women for sexual assault. Sued by another women for allegedly drugging and raping her. Sued for alleged sexual assault of actress during 1971 audition. Faces new civil suit from woman who says he raped her in 1972. Faces new lawsuit from woman claiming actor raped her in his dressing room in 1992.
Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins: Anti-vaxxer. Friends with Alex Jones and has appeared on Infowars. Compared social justice warriors to the KKK. Uses right-wing terminology. Is a libertarian and capitalist. Made transphobic comments and threatened violence against trans women. Called progressives Maoists. Promoted the work of Lyndon LaRouche. Is a climate-change denier.
Bill Wyman, Rolling Stones: Had sex with a 13-year-old girl.
Bloodhound Gang: Their lyrics are filled with misogyny.
Blueface: Arrested for attempted murder. Got three years probation after pleading guilty in shooting case. Ordered to pay Vegas strip club $13 million after shooting.
Bob Marley: Accused of rape by his ex-wife.
Brandon Fried, the Neighbourhood: Fired from the band after being accused of groping a woman.
Bryan Adams: Posted a racist rant about COVID-19.
Bryan Ferry, Roxy Music: Complimented Nazi aesthetics.
Carlos Santana: Made transphobic remarks.
Carrie Underwood: Liked a Tweet by right-winger Matt Walsh. Supported an anti-vaxxer.
Cee-Lo Green, Goodie Mob/Gnarls Barkley: Made homophobic comments on Twitter. Charged with sexual battery and Tweeted comments that cast doubt on claims of rape and sexual assault in general.
Chad Smith, Red Hot Chili Peppers: Arrested for battery and alleged sexual assault.
Childish Gambino: Numerous songs have misogynistic lyrics. A number of songs fetishize Asian women.
Ching Chong Song: Name includes a racial slur.
Chris Conley, Saves the Day: Accused of abuse, harassment and sexual misconduct.
Collective Soul: Took name from Ayn Rand book.
Confederate Railroad: Name celebrates the confederacy.
Colleen Ballinger/Miranda Sings: Accused of grooming underage fans. Has a history of using racist stereotypes in her music.
Conor Oberst, Bright Eyes/Desaparecidos/Better Oblivion Community Center: Accused of sexual assault by a fan who later retracted the story.
Dance Gavin Dance: Reinstated singer Tilian Pearson despite a series of sexual assault and coercion charges.
Danny Elfman, Oingo Boingo: Settled a sexual-harassment allegation for $830,000. A second woman accused composer of sexual misconduct.
Dave Mustaine, Megadeth: Incited a riot at one of his shows in Northern Ireland. Became a born-again Christian. Sued by former band members for failing to properly pay them. Made homophobic remarks and opposed marriage equality. Made xenophobic remarks and favored a wall on the Mexican border. Made comments in support of the Irish Republican Army. Based an album on Alex Jones' work and complained about the New World Order. Said John Kerry would "ruin our country." Made racist comments about Barack Obama. Accused Obama of staging Colombine and other shootings. Said Democrats were turning the U.S. into Nazi America. Supported Rick Santorum for president. Supported Newt Gingrich for office.
David Draiman, Disturbed: Opened his tour with a lecture on the dangers of wokeness.
Dee Snider, Twisted Sister: Expressed support for a transphobic Tweet from Paul Stanley.
DaBaby: Shot and killed a man in an altercation. Made homophobic comments in public. Sucker punched a 64-year-old man.
Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters: Promoted an HIV-denial organization for many years.
David Bowie: Had sex with two underage girls. Accused of sexual assault. Made comments lauding Hitler and fascism.
Dixie Chicks: Before changing their name in 2020, name included reference to racist Confederacy.
Dizzee Rascal: Convicted of assaulting his girlfriend.
DJ Akademiks: Promoted right wing talking points.
Doja Cat: Regularly used homophobic slurs online before deleting them and apologizing. Downplayed the severity of COVID-19. Used right-wing phrasing in one of her songs that downplayed the murder of Black people. Video emerged of her using a racial slur. Wore a t-shirt promoting alt right comedian Sam Hyde.
Dr. Dre, NWA: Has been accused of multiple incidents of violence against women, including Dee Barnes, an incident he made fun of on later music. Other women to accuse him of violence include Michel'le, Lisa Johnson, Tairrie B and ex-wife Nicole Plotzker. Plead guilty to battery against a police officer. Convicted to two battery accounts. Reportedly left his daughter LaTanya and her four children homeless because “she talked about him in the press.” Released a long series of songs with misogynistic and homophobic lyrics.
Dryden Mitchell: Charged with using a fan's hand to touch his crotch.
Eazy-E, NWA: Released a long series of songs with misogynistic and homophobic lyrics.
Eek-A-Mouse: Charged with felony rape and felony kidnapping.
Elvis Hitler: Makes light of Nazi war crimes with his name.
Elvis Presley: Started his relationship with Priscilla when she was 14 and he was 24. He carried around a gun and often brandished it or fired it when angry. He controlled Priscilla's clothing, makeup and appearance. He used to hit Priscilla. Priscilla implied that Elvis sexually assaulted her. Elvis regularly gave an underage Priscilla drugs, particularly Dexedrine, and she overdosed and almost died. Multiple accusations of other such violence, sex and grooming, particularly with underage girls.
Eric Clapton, Cream/The Yardbirds/Derek & the Dominoes: Anti-vaxxer. Espoused racist anti-immigrant views. Opposed a law that would ban fox hunting. Accused of stealing a song from Black man Louise King Mathews without credit. Told a concert audience to "keep Britain white." Supported a racist far-right politician Enoch Powell. When he was 23, had a relationship with a 17-year-old girl, Alice Ormsby-Gore, who he got hooked on heroin. She latter died from her addiction. Admitted to forceably having sex with his wife, Pattie Boyd. Raised $2.2 million for anti-vaxxer RFK Jr.
Ethan Kath, Crystal Castles: Accused of sexual assault, physical violence and other abuse by former bandmate.
Exene Cervenka, X: Spread conspiracy theories online, including saying that the Isla Vista shootings were a hoax, calling actual reporting "fake news" and supporting Donald Trump.
Fat Mike, NOFX: Made sexual remarks about a 19-year-old Haley Williams when they toured together.
Ferlin Husky: Supported George Wallace for president.
Flavor Flav, Public Enemy: Arrested for domestic violence.
Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers: Arrested for battery and alleged sexual assault.
Freddie Gibbs: Anti-vaxxer.
G Herbo: Plead guilty to wire fraud.
Gloria Trevi: Accused of luring girls into a sex cult. Accused of procuring underage girls for her producer.
Gwen Stefani, No Doubt: Repeatedly appropriated Japanese culture.
Hank Williams Jr.: Changed songs to support candidates like Bush-Cheney and McCain-Palin.
Harland Howard: Released the right-wing album, “To the Silent Majority With Love.”
Harve Pierre, former Bad Boy president: Sued for allegedly grooming and sexually assaulting his assistant.
Hayseed Dixie: Band name includes reference to racist Confederacy.
Ian Brown, Stone Roses: Anti-vaxxer.
Ice Cube, NWA: Songs and social media posts have included racist and anti-Semitic words and photos. He was a COVID-19 anti-vaxxer. Lost work because of his refusal to get vaccinated. Released a long series of songs with misogynistic and homophobic lyrics.
Iggy Pop, The Stooges: Had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old.
Jack Barakat, All Time Low: Accused of sexually abusing minors.
Jamey Johnson: Refused to play a concert when the venue wouldn't let him and his staff bring guns inside.
Jamie Foxx: Accused of sexual assault.
Jason Aldean: Released a video with allusions to lynching. Is friends with Donald Trump and made multiple appearances with him, anti-vaxxer, spread stolen election conspiracies, expressed some racist messaging and casual misogyny, he appeared in blackface, worn the confederate flag.
Jay Rock: Spread vaccine misinformation.
Jay Z: Plead guilty to third-degree assault for an alleged stabbing.
Jeff Beck, Yardbirds: Gave stage time to Johnny Depp after Depp was found to have abused his wife. Apparently worked on an album with Depp during the trial.
Jeff Hanneman, Slayer: Big fan of Rush Limbaugh.
Jermaine Jackson: Accused of 1988 sexual assault.
Jesse Lacey, Brand New: Accused of sexual misconduct by two women when they were underage. He admitted to having a sex addiction.
Jim Corr, The Corrs: Anti-vaxxer.
Jim Gordon, the Wrecking Crew: Convicted of murder.
Jimmie Allen: Accused of rape, assault and sexual abuse. Accused of sexual assault by a second woman.
Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin: Had a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. Basically had his manager kidnap the girl and bring her to him. He essentially kept her hostage for years to prevent the public from finding out.
Jimmy Iovine, Interscope Records: Sued for sexual abuse, forcible touching, sexual harassment and retaliation.
Jimmy Urine, Mindless Self Indulgence: Sued for sexual battery of a minor, where he was accused of grooming and having sex into a 15-year-old girl. He requested that she act like a small child during sex and gave her alcohol underage.
Joey Armstrong, Swmrs: Accused of sexual assault, coercion and other predatory behavior.
Joe Budden: Accused of physical and verbal abuse by his ex-girlfriend.
John Mayer: Revealed sexually-explicit details about women he dated. Said he had a racist, David Duke cock. Used racial slurs in an interview. Used homophobic slurs. Wrote numerous songs that objectify women.
John Popper, Blues Traveler: Is a gun nut and Libertarian. Supported George W. Bush and Ron Paul. Phone-banked for Paul and performed at one of his events. He doxxed a Twitter user.
John Rich, Lonestar/Big & Rich: Wrote a song in favor of John McCain, performed at the RNC, vocal supporter of Donald Trump, holds conspiracy beliefs about the 2020 election.
Johnny Ramone, the Ramones: Espoused right-wing politics, collected Nazi memorabilia.
Johnny Rebel/Pee Wee Trahan/Clifford Trahan: Wrote and performed songs that supported white supremacy. His music included racial hatred, racial slurs, were supportive of racial segregation, the KKK and the Confederacy.
Jon Lent, Mac DeMarco Band: Jailed for sexual assault.
Jonny Craig, Dance Gavin Dance/Emarosa/Slaves: Used to scam fans for money to buy heroin. Was kicked of Warped Tour after he allegedly sexually harassed a female worker. Numerous women accused him of sexual assault and rape. He was accused of sexual assault and domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend.
Josh Groban: Regularly works with non-union labor.
Josh Homme, Kyuss/Queens of the Stone Age/Eagles of Death metal/Them Crooked Vultures: Convicted of assault, used homophobic slurs, used slurs for the developmentally disabled, used sexist slurs, been accused of assault and battery, kicked a camera into a woman's face. Threatened to kill a man. His daughter has a restraining order against him for domestic abuse. Allegedly physically abused his wife and children.
Joy Division: The band is named after a concentration camp, used a Hitler Youth drawing on an EP cover.
Juliette Lewis: Anti-vaxxer.
Justin Bieber: Accused of sexual assault.
Justin Sane, Antiflag: Broke up his band after sexual assault accusations. Accused by 13 women of rape, predatory behavior, sexual assault, and statutory rape. Sued for sexual assault.
Kaalan Walker: Accused of sexual assault by 30 women. Sentenced to 50 years in prison for sexual assault.
Kaitlyn Auerlia Smith: Anti-vaxxer.
Kanye West: Supported Donald Trump. Spread vaccine misinformation. Worked with DaBaby and Marilyn Manson after they committed horrible acts. Has a ton of misogynistic lyrics. Performed for an authoritarian Kazakhstan leader. Spread anti-Semitic misinformation. Defended Bill Cosby. Said slavery was a choice. Engaged in a series of harassing actions against his ex-wife and her new boyfriend. Was convicted of battery. Issued a series of violently antisemitic Tweets. Sent more anti-Semitic Tweets. Wildly blamed George Floyd’s death on fentanyl. Purchased conservative website Parler to keep it running. Doubled down on his anti-Semitic comments. Gave White Lives Matter shirts to homeless people. His Donda Academy was sued for health, safety, ethical and labor violations. Accused of antisemitism by his former business partner. Involved racist and accused sexual offender Dov Charney in his business decisions. Sued by former employee of Donda Academy for unsafe conditions.
Kat Von D: Anti-vaxxer.
Katy Perry: Accused of several instances of sexual misconduct. Frequently engaged in appropriationist behavior. Worked with an anti-Semitic clothing designer. Accused of frequently using the N-word.
Kay Flock: Indicted on racketeering and murder charges.
Keith Moon, the Who: Used to dress up as Hitler and make Nazi jokes.
Kelly Clarkson: Endorsed Ron Paul. Spanks her children, even as young as 3.
Ken Stringfellow, The Posies: Accused of sexual misconduct.
Kerry King, Slayer: Opposed to gun control. Big fan of Rush Limbaugh, voted for Bob Dole, pro-flat tax.
Kevin Gates: Anti-vaxxer.
Kid Rock: Supporter of Mitt Romney, Ben Carson, Donald Trump. Played at the RNC. Shot a bunch of Bud Light cans for transphobic reasons.
Kidd Creole, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five: Found guilty of manslaughter.
Killer Mike, Run the Jewels: Met with and legitimized Republicans Brian Kemp and Herschel Walker.
Kodak Black: Regularly makes misogynistic comments. Charged with robbery, battery and false imprisonment of a child. Charged with armed robbery. Charged with felony criminal sexual conduct. Was charged with sexual assault and accused of rape. Indicted on a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Was charged with child neglect for a video where he waved a gun around a small child. Was pardoned by Donald Trump. Plead guilty to first degree assault and battery, bringing the charge down from sexual assault. Trump supporter.
Kris Wu, EXO: Sentenced to 13 years in prison for allegedly raping three women.
L.A. Reid: Sued for sexual assault and harassment.
Lacey Sturm, Flyleaf: Endorses anti-gay conversion therapy.
Lady Antebellum: Before changing their name in 2020, name included reference to the racist Confederacy. When they changed their name, they took the already in-use name Lady A from a Black blues singer.
Led Zeppelin: Members participated in an incident where a woman was sexually stimulated with a fish.
Lizzo: Sued for assault, sexual harassment and discrimination by ‘Watch Out For The Big Grrrls’ contestants. Faces new lawsuit from tour wardrobe designer claiming racial, sexual harassment.
Loretta Lynn: Supported George Wallace, both Bushes and Donald Trump for president.
Luke Bryan: Invited Republican governor Ron DeSantis on stage during a concert.
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Used confederate imagery until 2012.
Macy Gray: Tweeted transphobic comments.
Malevolent Creation: Their lyrics contain racism.
Marilyn Manson: His stage name honors a misogynistic, racist, murderous cult leader. Charged with assault, battery and criminal sexual misconduct and plead no contest to reduced charges and settle the civil suit out of court. Accused of providing drugs and instructing a woman to drive under the influence who died in a car accident that night. Repeatedly sued by former band members for non-payment of salary and other money. His lyrics contain violent misogyny and his shows contain elements of that and other offensive imagery. Accused by Evan Rachel Wood of abuse and anti-Semitism. Four women have filed civil lawsuits against Manson for abuse and domestic violence. Accused of sexual assault of a minor. Accused by his former assistant of horrific sexual harassment and assault. Ordered to pay Evan Rachel Wood’s legal fees from defending herself against his claims of defamation and emotional distress.
Mark Kozelek, Sun Kil Moon/Red House Painters: Accused of sexual misconduct by at least nine women, including exposing himself, pressuring women into sex, accused of non-consensual sex and forcing a woman into public sex, accused of rape.
Marvin Gaye: Had a child with a 16-year-old girl, started dating his next wife when she was 17.
Matty Healy, the 1975: Engaged in body shaming and mocked Chinese and Hawaiian accents. Posted an ableist joke.
Matt Hoy, UB40: Anti-vaxxer.
Matt Pike, High on Fire: Spread anti-Semitic misinformation. Believes and spreads a wide swath of insane conspiracy theories. Promotes the work of extremist David Icke, including Icke-inspired lyrics. Said he's an anarchist.
Meat Loaf: Anti-vaxxer. Republican voter. Friend of Donald Trump, who said he would vote for Trump. Denied climate change. Slandered Greta Thunberg.
Melanie Martinez: Accused of sexual assault and rape.
Meredith Brooks: Posted misogynistic Tweets about Hillary Clinton and right-wing lies about several Democrats.
M.I.A.: Spread vaccine misinformation. Said that celebrities promoting vaccines were liars.
MHD: The French rap star gets 12-year jail sentence for murder.
Michael Jackson, Jacksons/Jackson 5: At least six boys accused him of sexual molestation, Jackson paid millions to two of these families to quiet them and two other cases were dismissed because the charges were filed too late.
Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones: Had sex with a 17-year-old girl.
Migos: Accused of removing drag queens from the stage during a SNL appearance. Made homophobic remarks.
Mike Milosh, Rhye: Accused of grooming, sexual abuse, sex with an underage girl, sexual assault, sexual battery, gender-based violence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Morgan Wallen: Video surfaced of him using a racial slur. He refused to comply with COVID protocols.
Morrissey, the Smiths: Accused of racism for lyrics and performances over many years. Accused of appropriating skinhead culture. Issued xenophobic comments. Endorsed a far-right racist political party and defended an anti-Islam activist.
Mystikal: Arrested and charged with rape, battery, strangulation, false imprisonment and other charges. Indicted for first degree rape.
N.W.A.: Many of their songs contain misogynistic and homophobic lyrics.
Nas: Anti-vaxxer. Accused of physical and mental abuse of his ex-wife. Has refused to pay taxes.
Nate Mendel, Foo Fighters: Promoted an HIV-denial organization for many years.
Nick Cannon: Made racist and anti-Semitic remarks, spread conspiracy theories. Endorsed Kanye West for president.
Nick Carter, Backstreet Boys: Accused of rape. Multiple women have accused him of sexual misconduct. Accused of having sex with underage girls but was not charged because the statute of limitations expired. His brother filed a restraining order against him after he threatened to kill his brother's pregnant wife. Sued for the rape of an underage girl. Accused of harassing and trying to silence his rape accuser. He faces a third sexual assault lawsuit.
Nicki Minaj: Spread vaccine misinformation.
NLE Choppa: Anti-vaxxer.
Oak Ridge Boys: Conservative Republicans who were supporters of Mitt Romney. They say that liberal don't have common sense.
Offset, Migos: Anti-vaxxer. Sued for battery against a security guard.
Pat O'Brien, Cannibal Corpse: Broke into a neighbor's house warning residents about the rapture. Assaulted a police officer with a knife. Hoarded weapons that lead to his rental home burning down.
Patrick Carney, Black Keys: Reportedly cheated on his wife Michelle Branch. When she slapped him in the face as a response, he charged her with domestic assault.
Paul Oakenfold: Sued for sexual harassment by former personal assistant.
Paul Stanley, Kiss: Posted a transphobic rant online.
Pete Rock: Anti-vaxxer.
Peter Criss, Kiss: Paul Stanley accused him of anti-Semitic and racist behavior.
Peter Steele, Type O Negative: Served 30 days in prison for assaulting a "love rival."
Phil Anselmo, Pantera: At a show, engaged in a Nazi salute and yelled "white power." He claimed it was a joke.
Phil Spector: Defended Ike Turner. Found guilty of murdering actress Lana Clarkson.
Placido Domingo: Accused multiple times of sexual harassment.
Pooh Shiesty: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for gun conspiracy.
Pras, the Fugees: Accused of running a global fraud scheme by federal officials.
Professor Griff, Public Enemy: Made homophobic and anti-Semitic remarks. Spreads New World Order conspiracies.
R. Kelly: For nearly three decades, journalists have accused Kelly of the sexual abuse of young adults and minors, including an illegal marriage to underage protégé Aaliyah in 1994, a video depicting Kelly abusing a minor aged 13 at the time which was published in 2002, and a "cult-like" atmosphere obtaining sexual violence against underage females which was exposed in 2017. A jury trial for a 21-count child pornography indictment was held six years later in 2008. Kelly was indicted and charged in three respective states of his birth state of Illinois, New York and Minnesota for 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in Cook County by a grand jury in February; an additional 11 counts of sexual assault and abuse were filed against Kelly by the same court the following May. He was arrested again in July by the New York City Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations on federal charges related to his physical and sexual abuse of young adults and minors. Kelly faced a total of 22 federal criminal charges by August 2021. Eleven witnesses testified to Kelly's sexual violence, including two men who alleged Kelly sexually abused them as children. After a month of testimony and evidence, he was found guilty on a total of nine criminal counts including violations of the Mann Act and racketeering on September 27. The racketeering count alleges a pattern of predicate crimes including of bribery, sexual exploitation of a child and human trafficking. He is currently facing another federal trial that alleges he produced child sexual abuse material and conspired with employees to corruptly win his 2008 acquittal. Sentenced to 30 years in prison on nine counts of sex trafficking and racketeering
Rafael Reyes, Prayers: Anti-vaxxer.
Red Hot Chili Peppers: A music executive claimed to be sexually harassed by two members of the band.
The Refusers: Anti-vaxxers making anti-vaxx music.
Rex Orange County: Was accused of assaulting six women. The charges were dropped after an investigation.
Ricky Martin, Menudo: A sexual assault claim was filed against him.
Rod Wave: Arrested for choking his ex-girlfriend.
Roger Waters, Pink Floyd: Has become an apologist for Russia and China. Called Joe Biden a war criminal. Said the Russian invasion of Ukraine was not unprovoked. Investigated for incitement after wearing a Nazi-esque uniform in concert. Suggested the Hamas attack on Israel was a false flag attack.
Rodney Bingenheimer, DJ: Accused of sexual assault by Jane Weidlin.
Róisín Murphy: Made transphobic remarks.
Ronnie Radke, Escape the Fate: Pleaded guilty to a charge of battery with substantial bodily harm for a brawl that left a man dead. His friend reportedly fired a gun that killed one man and left another seriously injured. Accused of sexual assault and violence against women. Threw microphones into an audience, injuring several people, including a 16-year-old girl.
Roy Acuff: Supported George Wallace for president.
Royce Da 5'9", Bad Meets Evil: Anti-vaxxer.
Russell Simmons: Accused by 13 women of sexual misconduct. Accused of verbal abuse by his daughter and wife.
Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs: The band’s name, costuming and other trappings are all appropriationist.
Scott Kelly, Neurosis: In a post on Facebook, he admitted to engaging in emotional, financial, verbal and physical abuse of his wife and younger children.
Scott Stapp, Creed: Charged with felony assault stemming from a domestic violence incident.
Sexyy Red: Trump supporter.
Sid Vicious, Sex Pistols: Admitted to killing Nancy Spungen. Broke his bail agreement for that case when he assaulted Todd Smith with a broken beer bottle.
Siouxsie Sioux, the Banshees: Wrote anti-Semitic lyrics, wore a Nazi armband in concert.
Slim Jxmmi, Rae Sremmurd: Accused of assault against his girlfriend.
Slowthai: Charged with two counts of rape, pleads not guilty.
Snoop Dogg: Sued for sexual assault. Twice. One case is on-going. Said he has nothing but love and respect for Donald Trump.
Soulja Boy: His ex-girlfriend successfully sued him for abuse and kidnapping.
Spade Cooley: Beat his wife to death in front of his 14-year old daughter.
The Steel Woods: COVID-19 anti-vaxxers.
Stephen Foster: His lyrics are filled with racism and he appropriated much of his work from Black artists.
Steve Harwell, Smash Mouth: The band performed at a superspreader event during the COVID-19 pandemic and he cast doubt upon the pandemic. Performed a Nazi salute while drunkenly on stage.
Steve Priest, the Sweet: Wore Nazi clothing as a provocation.
Steven Tyler, Aerosmith: Had sex with a 16-year-old girl and talked her into getting an abortion when he impregnated her. His defense claims he was immune to assault charges as the girl’s guardian. Sued for sexual assault by a girl who was 17 at the time.
Steven William Johnson, Alabama Shakes: Plead guilty to violation of domestic abuse order, accused of threatening, harassment, stalking and choking his ex-wife. Arrested for child abuse; charges later dropped.
T.I.: Engaged in violent acts against other rappers and others, said he couldn't vote for a woman to be president for misogynistic reasons, annually accompanied his daughter to the doctor to confirm her "virginity," a lien was placed on his property for unpaid taxes, plead guilty to federal weapons charges, was charged for his involvement in crypto fraud, accused of putting a gun to a woman's head and threatening to kill her, more than 30 women and at least one man accused him and his wife of forced drugging, kidnapping, rape and intimidation. Accused, along with his wife, of sexually assaulting an Air Force veteran.
Takeoff, Migos: Accused of rape.
Talib Kweli, Black Star: Filed a lawsuit against Jezebel for publishing a story that linked his 2020 Twitter suspension to the harassment of a woman online.
Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters: Promoted an HIV-denial organization for many years. Reportedly has an anti-vax past.
Ted Nugent, Amboy Dukes: Reportedly had sex with minors and sexualized underage girls.
Tekashi 6ix9ine: Pled guilty to a felony count of use of a child in a sexual performance. Served jail time for assault. Allegedly choked a 16-year old. Plead guilty to ordering he shooting of Chief Keef. Admitted to years of domestic violence. Alleged to have committed sexual assault. Was charged with federal RICO and firearms charges, including conspiracy to murder and armed robbery. He plead guilty to nine of the charges. Arrested in the Dominican Republic on suspicion of assaulting two music producers. Arrested for domestic violence.
Tex Ritter: Supported Richard Nixon for president.
Theo Lengyel, Mr. Bungle: Arrested for murdering his girlfriend.
Till Lindemann, Rammstein: Several women have accused him of drugging and/or assaulting them.
Tim Lambesis, As I Lay Dying: Sentenced to six years in prison after attempting to hire an undercover police officer to murder his wife. He plead guilty.
Tim Westwood, BBC DJ: The BBC received six complaints against Westwood that involve bullying and sexual misconduct.
Tom Araya, Slayer: Attacked liberals. His wife posts racist stuff online. Expressed support for Donald Trump, is pro-gun. Spread falsehoods about Joe Biden. Made homophobic comments.
Tom Jones: Encouraged fans to sing a song about murdering a woman at rugby matches.
Tommy Lee, Motley Crue: Accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a helicopter.
Tommy Vext, Bad Wolves: Spread racist disinformation about Black Lives Matter. Endorsed Donald Trump. Complains about cancel culture.
Toni Braxton: Anti-vaxxer. Links autism to vaccines.
Tory Lanez: Incited a riot. Charged with multiple felony counts for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
Trace Adkins: Republican who wrote an unofficial GOP anthem, "Tough People Do."
Travis Scott: Performed with Kanye West in 2023.
Travis Tritt: Pro-guns, pro-death penalty Republican. Pro-Trump. Banned Anheiser-Busch products from his tour rider for transphobic reasons. Condemned Jack Daniels for partnering with RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Trench Baby: Wanted in a robbery.
Trey Songz: Accused of sexual assault. At least four times. Sued for rape. Accused of grabbing a woman’s breast and flashing her publicly. Accused of ‘heinous’ sexual assault of two women at 2015 house party.
Tsu Surf: Sentenced to 5 years in prison on RICO charges related to gang activity with the Crips.
Tyga: Arrested over domestic abuse charges. Sued by two women for showing them nude in a music video. Sued for sexual battery and other charges. Released a music video filled with racist stereotypes about Latinos.
Ugly God: Accused of murdering his friend’s father.
Van Morrison, Them/The Wheels: Anti-vaxxer.
Vanilla Fudge: Members participated in an incident where a woman was sexually stimulated with a fish.
Vince Neil, Motley Crue: Killed a man while driving intoxicated.
Viper: Anti-vaxxer.
Watkin Tudor "Ninja" Jones, Die Antwoord: Accused of emotionally, physically and sexually abused several minors. Physically attacked a gay man, using homophobic slurs. Accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman, who he trafficked, shared nude photographs of, and participated in incest fantasies with. Accused of assaulting another woman and man in separate incidents.
Win Butler, Arcade Fire: Accused by four people of sexual assault or misconduct. He was accused of emotionally manipulative behavior by a fifth woman.
YNW Melly: Charged with murder.
Artists Associated with White Supremacy, White Power, Nazi or Other Racist Ideologies
Absurd
Abusiveness
Abyssic Hate
Act of Violence
Adolfkult
Arische Jugend
Aryan Blood
Aryan Brotherhood
Aryan Terrorism
Astrofaes
Baise ma Hache
Bannerwar
Before God
Bilksirnir
Blitzkrieg
Blutkult
Branikald
Brutal Attack (UK)
Capricornus
Chemnitz
Daniel Giese
Dark Fury
Deprimat
Der Stürmer
Die Lunikoff Verschwörung
Division Germania
Eisenwinter
Endstufe
Eugenik
Evil
Forest
Gaszimmer
George Burdi
Gestapo 666
Gestapo SS
Gigi & Die Braunen Stadtmusikanten
Goatmoon
Gontyna Kry
Grand Belial's Key
Graveland
Grom
Hagl
Hate Forest
Heilige Jugend
Honor
Infernal SS
Infernal War
Infernum
Kalmankantaja
Kataxu
Kodex Frei
Kolovrat
Kristallnacht
Kroda
Landser
Legion of Doom
Leichenzug
Lord Wind
M8L8TH
М8Л8ТХ
Max Resist
Menneskerhat
Mönchengladbach
Nacht Und Nebel
Naer Mataron
Nezhegol
Nitberg
No Remorse
Nokturnal Mortum
Patris
Peste Noire
Prussian Blue
RaHoWa
Reich of the Black Sun
Sacha Korn
Saga (Swedish)
Seigneur Voland
Selbstmord
Shepot Run
Skalinger
Skrewdriver
Skullhead
Sleipnir
Sokyra Peruna
Spear of Longinus
Stahlfront
Stahlgewitter
Sturmwehr
Stutthof
Sunwheel
Svarga
Temnozor
The True Frost
Thor's Hammer
Thunderbolt
Totenburg
Ulfhethnar
Ungebetene Gäste
Veles
Velimor
Vit Aggression
Wehrhammer
Wodulf
Wolfnacht
Songs
Note: This is in addition to songs by any of the artists listed above. I’ll only include their songs below if those songs are particularly bad, content-wise. Otherwise, take the warning about the artist themself to also include any of the works by them or their band. Songs will NOT be repeated on the lists below, if more than one category applies to the song, it will appear on the first list.
50 Cent, “P.I.M.P.”: Includes misogynistic lyrics and slurs.
Aaron Lewis, “Am I the Only One”: Includes lyrics that are jingoistic, pro-Confederacy and anti-liberal.
Aaron Tippin, “Drill Here, Drill Now”: Favors environmentally-destroying oil drilling.
AC/DC, “Dirty Deeds (Done Dirt Cheap)”: Depicts violence against women.
Adam Sandler, “At A Medium Pace”: Kink-shaming and graphically explicit in extreme ways.
Adolescents, “She Wolf”: Includes racial slur and misogynist lyrics.
Aerosmith, “Dude Looks Like A Lady”: Includes transphobic lyrics.
Aimee Allen, “Ron Paul Revolution”: Pro-Ron Paul song.
Alice Cooper, “Raped and Freezing”: Depicts rape, implied racism in the lyrics.
Alien Ant Farm, “Smooth Criminal”: Depicts violence against women.
Andrew Bird, “Fake Palindromes”: Depicts violence against a woman.
Angry Samoans, “They Saved Hitler's Cock”: Makes light of Nazi war crimes.
Animals, “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”: From the point of view of an abusive man.
Aqua, “Barbie Girl”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
Asking Alexandria, “Not The American Average”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
The Association, “Cherish”: The last verse seems to suggest the song advocates grooming.
Beastie Boys, “Girls”: Filled with misogynistic lyrics.
The Beatles, “Getting Better”: Depicts violence against women.
The Beatles, “I’ll Get You”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
The Beatles, “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer”: Depicts violence against a woman.
The Beatles, “Run For Your Life”: Advocates violence against women.
The Beatles, “You Can’t Do That”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
The Bellamy Brothers, “You Ain’t Just Whistlin’ Dixie”: Celebrates the confederacy.
Ben Colder, “Welfare Cadillac”: Racist, contains right-wing propaganda.
Ben Folds, “B*tches Ain’t Shit”: Includes misogynist slurs, sexism and homophobia.
Billie Holiday, “Ain’t Nobody’s Business”: The narrator of the song excuses a man’s abuse against a woman.
Billy Currington, “Hey Girl”: Infantilizes women and objectifies them.
Black Flag, “Slip It In”: Includes misogynistic lyrics and seems to depict rape.
Blink-182, “Voyeur”: Song is from the point of view of someone who violates the privacy of a woman he has a crush on.
Bloodhound Gang, “The Ballad of Chasey Lane”: Filled with misogynistic lyrics.
Bloodhound Gang, “A Lap Dance Is So Much Better When the Stripper Is Crying”: Filled with misogynistic lyrics.
Brad Paisley, “Accidental Racist”: Includes a false equivalency between racism and violence and cultural choices.
Bryan Lewis, “I Think My Dog’s a Democrat”: Filled with right-wing nonsense.
Bryson Gray, “MAGA Steppin’”: Pro-Trump right-wing propaganda.
Buddy Brown, “If This Country Still Had Balls”: Pro-lynching song.
Buju Banton, “Boom Bye Bye”: Advocates for the murder of gay men.
Cage, “I Never Knew You”: Includes misogynistic lyrics and humanizes a serial killer.
Charlie Daniels, "Simple Man": Right-wing nonsense, advocates violence.
The Charlie Daniels Band, “This Ain't No Rag, It's A Flag”: Includes jingoistic and racist lyrics.
Cheap Trick, “The Ballad of TV Violence”: Written about murderer Richard Speck.
City High, “What Would You Do?,”: Talks about rape, portrays slut-shaming.
Clint Black, “Iraq and Roll”: Jingoistic, pro-war.
Conflict, “An Option”: Includes racist and sexist slurs. Contains extreme right-wing views.
Creed Fisher, “If You Have a Right to Burn My Flag (Then I Have a Right to Kick Your Ass)”: Jingoistic, racist and pro-confederacy.
The Crystals, “He Hit Me (And It Felt Like A Kiss)”: Advocates for domestic violence.
Dead Kennedys, “California Uber Alles”: Makes light of Nazi war crimes.
Dean Martin, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”: Song includes predatory lyrics.
Decemberists, “We Both Go Down Together”: Makes light of suicide.
Def Leppard, “Two Steps Behind”: Lyrics are kinda predatory.
Denis Leary, “Asshole”: Ableist, jingoistic, advocates for environmental pollution, filled with toxic masculinity.
The Descendents, “I’m Not A Loser”: Contains homophobic and misogynistic lyrics.
The Descendents, “No FB”: Contains misogynistic and fat-phobic lyrics.
The Descendents, “Pervert”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
Dictators, “Master Race Rock”: Makes light of Nazi war crimes.
Digital Underground, “The Humpty Dance”: Makes fun of fat people.
Dire Straits, “Money for Nothing”: Includes homophobic (and possibly racist) lyrics.
Dr. Dre, “B*tches Ain’t Shit”: Includes misogynist slurs, sexism and homophobia.
Easy-E, “Fat Girl”: Makes fun of fat people, contains misogynistic lyrics.
Ed Helms, “Stu’s Song”: The lyrics joke about a convicted rapist.
Eminem, “Criminal”: Contains homophobic lyrics and slurs.
Eminem, “Kill You”: Contains violently misogynistic lyrics and violence against women.
Eminem, “Stan”: Depicts violence against a woman.
Eminem, “Superman”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
Emmure, “Drug Dealer Friend”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
Eric Clapton, “This Has Got to Stop”: Anti-vaxxer song.
Fear, “The Mouth Don’t Stop (The Trouble With Women Today Is)”: Includes misogynistic lyrics.
First Love, “Game On”: The song is pro-Rick Santorum.
The Flaming Lips, “Bad Days”: Advocates workplace violence.
Flower Leperds, “Preacher's Confession”: Includes racial slurs, rape and violence against women and people of color. Makes light of incest and rape.
Frank Zappa, “Jewish Princess”: Contains anti-Semitic tropes and sexism.
G.G. Allin, “I Wanna Kill You”: Includes a racist slur and anti-Semitic lyrics. Advocates for rape and murder, including of Jewish people.
G.G. Allin, “No Room for N****r”: The song is pure racism.
G.G. Allin, “Die When You Die”: Includes racist, sexist, transphobic and homophobic lyrics and slurs. Makes light of AIDS deaths.
Garth Brooks, “American Honky-Tonk Bar Association”: Includes lyrics that denigrate paying taxes, spread misinformation about welfare recipients, is pro-gun and jingoistic.
George Michael, “Father Figure”: Has predatory lyrics.
Guns N' Roses, “One in a Million”: Includes racist and homophobic slurs. Includes other racist and homophobic lyrics.
Guy Drake, “Welfare Cadillac”: Implied racism, right-wing propaganda.
Hank Williams Jr., "A Country Boy Can Survive": Right wing fantasy.
Hank Williams Jr., “If the South Woulda Won”: Pro-confederacy.
Hank Williams Jr., "I’ve Got Rights": Right-wing fantasy, advocates for violence.
Hank Williams Jr., “Keep the Change”: Ignorant right-wing propaganda.
Harlan Howard, “Mr. Professor”: Ignorant right-wing propaganda.
Hollywood Undead, “Undead”: Includes homophobic and misogynistic lyrics and makes light of suicide.
The Human League, “Don’t You Want Me”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
Ian Dury & the Blockheads, “Reasons To Be Cheerful, Pt. 3”: Lauds Woody Allen.
Ice Cube, “Black Korea”: Includes racist lyrics.
Ice Cube, “No Vaseline”: Contains anti-Semitic lyrics.
The Ides of March, “Vehicle”: Includes predatory lyrics.
The J. Geils Band, “Centerfold”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
Jenny Lewis, “Jack Killed Mom”: Depicts violence against a woman.
Jimi Hendrix, “Hey Joe”: Depicts violence against a woman.
Jimmy Soul, “If You Wanna Be Happy”: Contains misogynistic lyrics. (Any many covers)
Joanie Sommers, “Johnny Get Angry”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
John Rich, "I’m Offended": Ignorant right-wing nonsense.
John Rich, "Progress": Ignorant right-wing nonsense.
Johnny Cash, “Delia’s Gone”: Depicts violence against a woman.
Johnny Cash, “Johnny Reb”: Celebrates the confederacy.
Johnny Cash, “Transfusion Blues”: Depicts violence against a woman.
Johnny Horton, “Johnny Reb”: Celebrates the confederacy.
Julie Brown, “Homecoming Queen's Got A Gun”: Makes light of a school shooting.
Kid Rock, “Don’t Tell Me How to Live”: Contains right-wing lyric and sexist lyrics.
Korn, “All In the Family”: Includes homophobic and sexist lyrics. Makes light of incest and sexual assault.
Lana Del Ray, “Ultraviolence”: Depicts violence against a woman.
Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, "Stand Up and Say So (Hillary’s America)": Ignorant right-wing nonsense.
Lil Pump, “Lil Pimp Big MAGA Steppin’”: Pro-Trump, misogynistic, right-wing propaganda.
The Lonely Island, “No Homo”: Includes homophobic lyrics.
Lou Christie, “Lightnin' Strikes”: Lauds predatory behavior.
Lynyrd Skynyrd, “God & Guns”: Pro-gun, pro right wing religion.
Lynyrd Skynyrd, “Sweet Home Alabama”: Pro-confederacy.
Mac Davis, “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked On Me”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
Maroon 5, “Animals”: Lauds predatory behavior.
Matchbox 20, “Push”: From the point of view of an abuser.
Metallica, “Last Caress/Green Hell”: Makes light of rape and violence against children.
Metallica, “Stone Cold Crazy,”: Adds violent lyrics not in the original.
MC Chris, “Fett’s Vette”: Includes lyrics that are misogynist, ableist and homophobic.
Merle Haggard, “Okie from Muskogee”: Filled with right-wing talking points.
Michael Jackson, “Smooth Criminal”: Depicts violence against women.
Michael Jackson, “They Don't Care About Us”: Contained anti-Semitic lyrics.
Millions of Dead Cops, “John Wayne Was A Nazi”: Makes light of Nazi war crimes.
The Mindbenders, “The Game of Love”: Aggressively heteronormative.
Miranda Lambert, “Gunpowder & Lead”: Depicts violence against women.
The Misfits, “Last Caress”: Depicts violent misogyny and makes light of rape and child murder.
Motley Crue, “Girls Girls Girls”: Objectifies women.
Motley Crue, “Wild Side”: Makes light of rape and murder.
Motley Crue, “You’re All I Need”: Depicts murder of a woman.
Mr. T Experience, “Even Hitler Had a Girlfriend”: Makes light of Nazi war crimes.
Mungo Jerry, “In the Summertime”: Contains sexist and classist lyrics.
Mushroomhead, “Bwomp”: Lauds Charles Manson.
N.W.A., “Straight Outta Compton”: Contains misogynistic and lyrics.
Necros, “Youth Camp”: Includes racial and homophobic slurs and anti-Semitic lyrics.
Nick Cave & Kylie Minogue, “Where the Wild Roses Go”: A song about graphically murdering a woman.
Nickelback, “Figured You Out”: Contains violently misogynistic lyrics.
Nirvana, “Negative Creep”: Song about a predator who pursues young women.
Nirvana, “Polly”/“New Wave Polly”: Depicts violence against a woman.
Nirvana, “Rape Me”: Makes light of rape.
The O’Kaysions, “Girl Watcher”: A song about objectifying women and infantilizing them.
Oliver Anthony, “Rich Men North of Richmond”: Contains racist lyrics and false right-wing talking points.
Passenger, “Night Binoculars”: Has creepy lyrics about stalking a woman.
PewDiePie, “Bitch Lasanga”: Includes racist and sexist lyrics.
The Police, “Can't Stand Losing”: Includes misogynistic lyrics.
The Police, “Every Breath You Take”: Includes misogynistic lyrics.
The Police, “Roxanne”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
The Pogues, “Fairytale of New York”: Includes homophobic and misogynistic lyrics.
The Prodigy, “Smack My B*tch Up”: Makes light of violence against women, misogynistic lyrics.
Ramones, “Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World”: Makes light of Nazi war crimes.
The Rays, “Silhouettes”: Contains creepy predatory lyrics.
Robin Thicke, “Blurred Lines”: Contains predatory lyrics.
Rocko f. Rick Ross, “U.N.E.N.O.”: Advocates for date rape, contains misogynistic lyrics.
Rolf Harris, “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport”: The original song included a verse with racial slurs.
The Rolling Stones, “Some Girls”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
The Rolling Stones, “Under My Thumb”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
Shaggy, “In the Summertime”: Contains sexist and classist lyrics.
The Searchers, “Love Potion No. 9”: Advocates the use of date-rape drugs.
Sex Pistols, “Belsen Was a Gas”: Makes light of Nazi war crimes.
Shabba Ranks, “Bedroom Bully”: Endorses sexual violence and abuse.
Sir Mix-A-Lot, “Baby Got Back”: Objectifies women.
Skepta, “Redrum”: Makes light of violence against women.
Slayer, “Dittohead”: Pro-Rush Limbaugh song.
Slayer, “Silent Scream”: Anti-abortion song.
Slick Rick, “Treat Her Like A Prostitute”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
Soulja Boy, “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
Sparks, “Girl from Germany”: Makes light of Nazi war crimes.
The Steeles, “We Want America Back”: Is a white Christian nationalist anthem.
Stephen Foster, “Camptown Races”: Has racist origins.
Stephen Foster, “Oh! Susanna”: Has racist origins.
Stephen Foster, “Old Folks at Home/Swanee River”: Has racist origins and originally included racial slurs.
Stone Temple Pilots, “Sex Type Thing”: Depicts rape.
Sublime, “Date Rape”: Makes light of rape. Encourages prison rape.
Sublime, “Santeria”: Depicts violence against a woman.
Sunscreem, “Love U More”: Makes light of rape.
Team America, “Everyone Has AIDS”: Makes light of the AIDS epidemic.
Team America, “I'm So Ronery”: Filled with racist lyrics.
Ted Nugent, “Come and Get It”: Advocates violence against his political enemies.
Ted Nugent, “I’m A Predator”: Lauds predatory behavior.
Ted Nugent, “I Am the NRA”: Lauds gun culture and the NRA, which is responsible for many gun deaths.
Toad the Wet Sprocket, “Hold Her Down”: Depicts violence against a woman.
Toadies, “Possum Kingdom”: From the POV of a serial killer.
Toby Keith, “Beer for My Horses”: A pro-lynching song.
Tom Jones, “Delilah”: Depicts violence against a woman.
Tom Petty, “Honey Bee”: Contains predatory lyrics.
Tool, “Prison Sex”: Includes lyrics about prison rape.
Traditional, “5 Little Monkeys/10 Little Monkeys”: Has racist origins.
Traditional, “Dixie”: Racist and pro-Confederate.
Traditional, “Every Race Has a Flag but the Coon”: Racist.
Traditional, “From Dixie With Love”: Racist and pro-Confederacy.
Traditional, “Go, Mississippi”: Has segregationist origins.
Traditional, “I've Been Working on the Railroad”: Has racist and sexist origins.
Traditional, “Jim Along Josey”: Has racist origins.
Traditional, “Jimmy Crack Corn”: Has racist origins.
Traditional, “Pick a Bale of Cotton”: Has racist origins and originally included racial slurs.
Traditional, “Shortnin’ Bread”: Has racist origins.
Traditional, “Ten Little Indians”: Has racist origins and lyrics and is appropriationist.
Traditional, “Turkey in the Straw”: Has racist origins and multiple early versions included racial slurs.
U2, “Stay (Faraway, So Close)”: Depicts violence against a woman.
Van Zant, “Sweet Florida”: The song is about extremist Florida governor Ron DeSantis.
Vince Gill, “Everybody’s Sweetheart”: Contains misogynistic lyrics.
The Vogues, “Turn Around, Look At Me”: Kinda predatory.
Wang Chung, “Dance Hall Days”: Kinda aggressive and creepy.
Washington Commanders, “Hail to the Commanders”: Has racist origins.
Warren Zevon, “Excitable Boy”: Depicts rape and murder of a woman.
Weird Al Yankovic, “Fat”: Makes fun of fat people.
Songs That Include Slurs about Race, Gender, Sexuality, Etc.
Songs About Underage Girls and Young Women
Songs That Appropriate Other Cultures in Problematic Ways
Band Aid, “Do They Know It’s Christmas” (and the MANY cover versions)
David Bowie, “China Girl”: Yes, I know what Bowie meant, but it doesn’t matter because the specific lyrics are very problematic.
Songs That Are Jingoistic