Controversial Songs is a column that provides background information and insight into songs that raised eyebrows, stirred the pot, or were banned. The more censor$hit, the better! The records that grace Controversial Songs are old and new alike, with all genres of music welcome.
![The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 9 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/the-weeknd-cant-feel-my-face-controversial-tunes-9.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
On the 9th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Can’t Feel My Face” by The Weeknd.
![Britney Spears, “If U Seek Amy”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 8 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Zomba]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/britney-spears-if-u-seek-amy-controversial-tunes-8.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
On the 8th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “If U Seek Amy” by Britney Spears.
![The Prodigy, “Smack My Bitch Up”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 7 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, XL Recordings Ltd.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/the-prodigy-smack-my-bitch-up-controversial-tunes-7.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
On the 7th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Smack My B*tch Up” by The Prodigy.
![Nas, “N.I.*.*.E.R. (The Slave and the Master)”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 6 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Island Def Jam Music Group, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/nas-the-slave-and-the-master-controversial-tunes-6.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
On the 6th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “N.I.*.*.E.R. (The Slave and the Master)” by Nas.
![Billie Holiday, “Gloomy Sunday”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 5 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/billie-holiday-gloomy-sunday-controversial-tunes-5.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
On the 5th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Gloomy Sunday” notably performed by Billie Holiday.
![Billie Holiday, “Strange Fruit”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 4 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Verve]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/billie-holiday-strange-fruit-controversial-tunes-4.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
On the 4th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Strange Fruit,” notably performed by Billie Holiday.
![Lil Nas X, “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. X [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/lil-nas-x-montero-controversial-tunes-3.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
On the 3rd edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name)” by Lil Nas X.
![Robin Thicke, “Blurred Lines”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 2 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Star Trak]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/robin-thicke-blurred-lines-controversial-tunes-2.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
On the 2nd edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke.
![TOOL, “Prison Sex”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 1 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Tool Dissectional / Volcano Entertainment II]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tool-prison-sex-controversial-tunes-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
On the 1st edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Prison Sex” by TOOL.