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20 Problematic Songs From Past 25 Years
"Cool, Daddy Cool" by Kid Rock and Joe C. (2001): The fact that this song appeared on the Osmosis Jones soundtrack, a movie for KIDS, is appalling. Kid Rock clearly sings he likes being with underage girls, and doesn't care if it's considered "statutory rape." To say he's a creep is the understatement of the century. "Bad Guy" by Eminem (2013): Eminem is known for releasing extremely violent, misogynistic, and anti-gay songs for decades. People have argued he's just using his imagination as a songwriter, but in "Bad Guy," he takes it too far and describes in horrific detail how he'd violate someone with a "chloroform rag," among other horrible things. And "Kim" by Eminem (2000): Again, Eminem has a long history of problematic lyrics about women, including his ex-wife, Kim Scott. In "Kim," he fantasizes about kidnapping, abusing, and murdering her. I don't know how this song ever got okayed in the first place. "Try That In A Small Town" by Jason Aldean (2023): It's not just the tough-guy lyrics that are problematic — it's how it leans into a kind of small-town pride that feels more like a threat than a celebration. Even worse? The video was filmed at the Maury County Courthouse, the very spot where, in 1927, black teen Henry Choate was accused (without evidence) of assaulting a white girl and lynched and hanged by a white mob. "Blame It (On the Alcohol)" by Jamie Foxx and T-Pain (2009): The song glamorizes alcohol-fueled hookups in a way that blurs the line around consent, and encourages people to blame reckless behavior on being drunk. The melody is catchy, but if you listen to the words, you'll probably never want to listen to the song again. So I'm here to never listen to this song again. Rick Ross's verse on "U.O.E.N.O." by Rocko (2013): In his verse, Rick Ross describes giving a roofie to a woman, bragging about how he "enjoyed that" (insinuating sex) while she's unconscious. Ross issued an apology after facing backlash for the lyric, but it was initially still okayed by a music label, and for that, it's pretty unforgivable. "Facts" by Tom MacDonald and Ben Shapiro (2024): This 'MAGA rap' track by MacDonald and ring-wing commentator Shapiro attacks progressive culture, They have a "problem" with the LGBTQIA+ community using different pronouns, people being pro-abortion rights instead of anti-abortion, and anything else that a pro-Trump supporter might otherwise "disagree with." "Shut Up and Swallow" by Combichrist (2007): This song seems to revel in a woman's pain while she performs oral sex on a man. He's mad at her for some unknown reason, so he hopes she's "gagging" and "choking" on him ( pretty damn gruesome). "Runaway Baby" by Bruno Mars (2010): This singer has been a hit machine ever since he came on the scene. But "Runaway Baby" and its implications feel too problematic to ignore. In this song, he wants to be with a girl, by any means necessary, no matter if she's interested or not. And that is NOT okay. "Vultures" by Ye, Ty Dolla Sign, Bump J, and Lil Durk (2023): It's sufficient to say that anything Ye has released in the past seven years is problematic. His verse on "Vultures" speak for themselves — they're deeply anti-semitic, and he doesn't take accountability for being so. "D.R.U.G.S." by Iggy Azalea and YG (2011): Azalea — a white woman — rapping "I'm a runaway slave master, shittin' on the past" is supremely insensitive and racist. It's no wonder this song doesn't hold up today, and frankly, never will. "Ur So Gay" by Katy Perry (2007): There's a crass undertone (or overtone?) in this Katy Perry song because she implies you're "gay" if you're "annoying." It's a limited perspective and disrespects anyone who's in the LGBTQIA+ community. "Grrrls" by Lizzo (2022): Lizzo has since changed the lyrics after facing backlash for using "spaz" in her song. But, it still doesn't ignore the fact that she used it in the first place. "Tron Cat" by Tyler, the Creator (2011): I would argue that a lotttttt of Tyler, the Creator's music is problematic, especially this song. Like Eminem, he describes a beyond baffling situation where he physically abuses a woman, and he'll "get it done" no matter what. "Villuminati" by J. Cole (2013): In this song, J. Cole throws anti-gay slurs around like it's his full-time job. There are at least three instances of a derogatory word used, which obviously didn't need to be a whole dictionary out there, my dude. Use it. "Roman Reloaded" by Nicki Minaj (2012): Minaj casually name-checks the Columbine High School shooting — a national tragedy where children were murdered — to imply she'd kill some "hoes." That should be enough to never want to listen to it ever again. "Let's Get Ret*rded" by the Black Eyed Peas (2004): The problematic nature is in the title itself, disrespecting a community that was notoriously made fun of in the 2000s. The Black Eyed Peas released a clean version, titled "Let's Get It Started," but still — the original version exists, and it definitely doesn't hold up in 2025. "Daughters" by John Mayer (2003): This narrow view of a woman's worth in the world makes "Daughters" just an insufferable song. John Mayer believes that women can only be "mothers" and "lovers," AKA just play a role in relation to a man/someone else. "If I Want To" by Usher (2001): Like "Runaway Baby" by Bruno Mars, this Usher song is a clear sign that a man doesn't care how a woman feels. If he's attracted to her, he will do anything to "make her his," brushing off any "misunderstandings." "If I Want To" is problematic at best. And finally, "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke, Pharrell, and T.I. (2013): If you're tired of the discourse around this problematic song, then I'm sorry, but.......I'm not sorry. Why? Because Robin Thicke, Pharrell, and T.I. imply that a woman "wants a man" just because she's "paying attention to him." If she's talking to him or dancing with him, he assumes he can "have his way with her." They distract from the disturbing message of this song with a catchy beat, fooling listeners everywhere. A horrible use of lyric and melody, if you ask me. Let's flip the script a little here, folks: What's a problematic song from the '80s and '90s you can't believe was ever recorded? Share with us in the comments below.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Abhishek Bachchan recollects shooting for 'Kaalidhar Laapata' in 2 degree celsius wearing kurta-pyjama
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan , who is receiving a great response for his work in the recently released streaming film 'Kaalidhar Laapata', has shared that he once shot for a sequence in chilling winter with no thermals but a normal kurta-pyjama in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. In the film, Abhishek delivers one of his most restrained yet powerful performances. And one of the film's most unforgettable moments wasn't even in the script. The scene in question was performed impromptu. Talking about the same, Abhishek said, "We were shooting by the river early morning in January - it was 2 degree celsius. I was in just a kurta-pyjama. No thermals, no heaters - just this biting breeze cutting through you. I was shivering uncontrollably, but the camera kept rolling. We didn't cut. That take stayed. Strangely, it became one of the most powerful moments in the film". Amitabh Bachchan shoots in minus 3 degrees for 'Brahmastra', daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda gushes over 'Daddy Cool' "Sometimes the best scenes are the ones you don't rehearse. You just show up, stay present, and let the moment take over", he added. The film is set against the beauty and chaos of the rural heartland, and follows the story of a middle-aged man, abandoned by his family, who sets off on an unexpected journey of healing and rediscovery with an 8-year-old orphan, Ballu. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Para onde você quer ir? Azul Linhas Aéreas Leia mais Undo The film is directed by Madhumita , and is an intimate road drama laced with heartbreak, unlikely tenderness, and raw, unscripted truth, some of which emerged spontaneously on set. Abhishek said, "What I love about Madhumita's direction is that she lets life happen. She doesn't over-orchestrate. The cold, the silence, the real reactions - they all found their place in that shot. You couldn't have performed it better if you tried". 'Kaalidhar Laapata' is available to stream on ZEE5.
The Onion
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Onion
Trump Pardons Kid Rock For Whatever Inspired Statutory Rape Lyric In ‘Cool, Daddy Cool'
The post Trump Pardons Kid Rock For Whatever Inspired Statutory Rape Lyric In 'Cool, Daddy Cool' appeared first on The Onion.
Telegraph
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
The Apprentice: the Final, review: a worthy winner, but it's time to boot out the boss
Spoilers below, if you haven't already watched the final... The king of cool prevailed over the pizza princess. The Apprentice: The Final (BBC One) saw air conditioning mogul Dean Franklin edge out fast foodie Anisa Khan to clinch Lord Sugar's quarter-of-a-million-pound investment. The curmudgeonly Baron of Clapton should now retire and watch the money roll in. This show is looking more tired than its 78-year-old boss. Over the past 12 weeks of buck-passing, backstabbing and besuited bluster, 18 cocky candidates had been whittled down to two. Likeable Essex boy Franklin wanted to take his home-grown air-con company to the next level. He needed Sugar's mentorship as much as his moolah. Academic high-achiever Khan had the worst record in the series but her Indian fusion pizzas were universally deemed delicious. Could she take a slice of a crowded market? As is traditional, the wannabe tycoons had one last chance to convince the belligerent boss to make them his next business partner. Previously fired contestants returned to help (okay, hinder) as they designed branding and created ad campaigns, before pitching their ideas to industry experts. Both proved solid team leaders. It was their returning rivals who made the blunders. Amber-Rose's shouty attempt at directing an advert for Anisa was cringe-making. Why was it set at a football stadium? Who orders pizza for delivery to Row Z? Meanwhile, hapless Liam bafflingly based the air-con commercial on heating – a secondary function, not its primary purpose. Only an aghast phone call from Dean averted disaster. The bedroom setting and hot-under-the-collar cast meant it still resembled a dodgy adult movie. Sugar's 'trusted advisors', Karren Brady and Tim Campbell, perfected the art of frowning in the background or shaking their heads in disbelief. Come presentation time, Franklin strutted on-stage to 'Daddy Cool' by Boney M, then promptly forgot to take questions. Khan repeatedly referred to 'dark kitchens', which thankfully weren't as sinister (or under-lit) as they sounded. The climactic boardroom grilling was feel-good rather than fearsome. Campbell especially looked endearingly proud of his charges. Both would have made worthy winners but ultimately, chillers beat chillies. The Apprentice remains grimly compelling in a hate-watch kind of way. However, its format has barely changed for 19 series. Too many tasks feel obsolete in this tech age. The emphasis on sales and squabbling is reductive. Those dated bodycon dresses and estate agent suits can be hung up. Sugar's pre-scripted boardroom 'jokes' should be consigned to the circular filing cabinet in the corner. Most of all, it needs a new figurehead with a fresh approach. The original star of the US version, a certain Donald J Trump, moved on a decade ago. Sugar has taken root. The next series is his 20th. An apt time to step aside and let someone else haul the franchise into the future, dragging its wheely suitcase behind it.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Christine McGuinness wins diversity prize for autism and ADHD campaign advocacy
Christine McGuinness has won media champion of the year at the British Diversity Awards, for her advocacy for autism and ADHD. The author and presenter, who was diagnosed with autism later in life, is an ambassador for Caudwell Children, a charity that provides autism support and services for disabilities, and fronted a BBC documentary titled Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism. Blackpool-born McGuinness, 36, beat nominees such as the first blind Strictly Come Dancing winner, comedian Chris McCausland, and TV presenter and campaigner Katie Piper, who founded a charity to help others who had been scarred from traumatic incidents, and had herself survived burns. She has three children, Felicity and twins Leo and Penelope, who have all been diagnosed with autism, with her former husband, Paddy McGuinness. Accepting her award, McGuinness said: 'My dream was to be a mum, and I was blessed with three incredible earth angels, who all just happen to be neurodivergent, and it's because of them that I got my diagnosis. 'I'm so grateful and proud to have my voice and be able to speak for those that can't speak for themselves. Please spend time researching, please be patient with each other, if you have friends or family who are autistic or ADHD. 'Whilst we look like we are happy being alone and pretending we are like everyone else, it's really with thanks to our friends and family.' On Wednesday, McGuinness attended the ceremony, hosted by Loose Women star Charlene White, and Dr Ranj Singh, for the fourth annual diversity prize at Grosvenor House, London. The event, founded by LGBT+ campaigner Linda Riley, celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion by recognising and bringing together individuals and organisations. Guests included presenters Angellica Bell and JJ Chalmers, and former New Tricks actress Tamzin Outhwaite, along with disco group Boney M, who performed their hits Daddy Cool, Rasputin and Sunny. Riley said: 'I'm so proud of what the British Diversity Awards represents, diversity and inclusion are the foundations of a stronger, more successful society. 'The British Diversity Awards celebrate those organisations and individuals leading the way in creating a more equal and representative world for everyone. It's been a truly inspirational night.' Boxer Cindy Ngamba, the first member of the Refugee Olympic Team to win a medal at the games, taking bronze at Paris 2024 for the women's 75kg event, was given the athlete powering positive change award. The Cameroonian, 26, was granted refugee status in the UK because it would be unsafe for her to return home because of her sexuality – homosexuality is illegal in Cameroon. The winner of the company of the year award went to bankers Monzo, and the Nationwide Building Society's Enable Network won the outstanding ability network of the year award. Gemma Webb, from property development company Barratt Redrow, won the head of diversity of the year award, and Kat Parsons, from energy and services company Centrica, took home the inspirational role model of the year award. Sky UK were awarded diversity team of the year, EDF Energy's Women's Network won outstanding women's network of the year, and energy company LGBT+ and Friends won outstanding LGBTQIA network of the year.
