Race-related controversies in music

Ye is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He has been listed among the greatest rappers of all time and referred to as one of the most prominent figures in hip-hop. His music, characterized by frequent stylistic shifts, has been credited with facilitating the emergence of rappers who did not conform to gangster rap conventions. He is also known for his controversial public persona, including his polarizing cultural and political commentary.

American rapper and actor

English musician, co-founder of Pink Floyd (born 1943)

Australian rapper (born 1990)

British singer

Claire Elise Boucher (, ; born March 17, 1988), known professionally as Grimes, is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her work often invokes themes of science fiction, feminism, and fantasy. She has released five studio albums.

American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress

American band

genre of rap music

American heavy metal vocalist

American musician

Christmas song written and composed by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, originally recorded by Band Aid and released in 1984

American country musician

derogatory term sometimes used for soul music performed by White artists

popular song in the Southern United States

2019 song by Ariana Grande

2018 single by Lil Nas X

1974 single by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Slayer song

2015 single by Taylor Swift

"Unconditionally" is a song by American singer Katy Perry. It was released as the second single from her fourth studio album Prism (2013) on October 16, 2013, two days before the album was released. Inspiration for the song came primarily from a humanitarian trip to Madagascar that Perry made in partnership with UNICEF. Having been surrounded by what she described as unconditional love, she co-wrote it with the song's producers Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Cirkut to reflect that feeling. The song was recorded at Luke's in the Boo, based in Malibu, California, Conway Recording Studios, based in Hol

album by Darkthrone

2014 song by Katy Perry

2024 album by Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign

1986 studio album by Paul Simon

2007 film by Anil Mehta

single by the Rolling Stones

national anthem

2025 song by Taylor Swift

song by Avril Lavigne

American singer-songwriter (1938–2016)

Swedish musician

Trapt is an American rock band formed in Los Gatos, California. Since 2021, their lineup has consisted of Chris Taylor Brown (vocals and guitar), Pete Charell (bass), Shawn Sonnenschein (guitar), and Mitch Moore (drums). Eight studio albums have been recorded to date: Trapt (2002), Someone in Control (2005), Only Through the Pain (2008), No Apologies (2010), Reborn (2013), DNA (2016), Shadow Work (2020), and The Fall (2024).

1969 single by The Band

English grime/punk duo

album by Ice Cube

1972 song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono

2015 single by XXXTentacion

album by Public Enemy

original song composed by Robert Smith, Lol Tolhurst, Michael Dempsey, words by Robert Smith; first recorded by The Cure

Bully is the twelfth studio album by the American rapper Kanye West. It was released through YZY and Gamma on March 28, 2026. The album features guest appearances from Travis Scott, André Troutman, CeeLo Green, Don Toliver, and Peso Pluma. Production was handled by West and Troutman themselves, the Legendary Traxster, Nkenge 1x, and 88-Keys, among others. "Father", a collaboration with Travis Scott, was released as the album's lead single along with its release.

single by Nicki Minaj

American children's rhyme

American punk band

2024 single by Beyoncé

2018 studio album by Rosalía

1985 album by Stormtroopers of Death

extended play by Joy Division

2019 single by PewDiePie, Roomie and Boyinaband

original show tune written and composed by Cole Porter; from the 1928 musical "Paris"

2025 single by Kanye West

song

David Bowie character

song by PewDiePie

2023 single by Troye Sivan

Wigger, also wigga, whigger and whigga, is a term for white people who emulate the mannerisms, language, and fashions that are generally stereotypically associated with African-American culture, particularly hip hop/rap culture. The word is a portmanteau of "white nigger".

Soviet and Russian thrash metal band

1977 song by The Clash

American hip hop-generation author, activist, recording artist, and film producer

1973 single by Cher