The Stories Behind The Most Popular Banned Songs

Published on August 30, 2020
ADVERTISEMENT

Take The Power Back – Rage Against The Machine

“Take The Power Back” by Rage Against The Machine was banned in Arizona schools 20 years after its release. The reasoning was that it was against Arizona state law, which says schools can’t “advocate ethnic solidarity instead of the treatment of pupils as individuals.” The song was used by some high school teachers in a Mexican-American history class.

Take The Power Back – Rage Against The Machine

Take The Power Back – Rage Against The Machine

The Real Slim Shady – Eminem

Eminem is no stranger to controversy, especially when it comes to his music. In 2001, the song “The Real Slim Shady” caused a stir due to its suggestive lyrics, leading many radio stations to censor ban the song, and it certainly was not the last song of his to go through this.

ADVERTISEMENT
The Real Slim Shady – Eminem

The Real Slim Shady – Eminem