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The FBI Agent Who Hunted N.W.A
HIP-HOP HISTORY
In the late ’80s, the bureau targeted the hip-hop group for their incendiary anthem ‘Fuck tha Police,’ and transformed the rappers into First Amendment crusaders.
Asawin Suebsaeng
Senior Political Reporter
Published
Aug. 14 2015
2:37AM EDT
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Asawin Suebsaeng
Senior Political Reporter
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