The Murderers say release has been delayed by fights with corporate backers over its name, lyrics. In the end, the group reluctantly re-recorded some tracks and the objectionable lines were excised, Ja Rule says. The group also has been told that its name is too negative to be included in video credits on the BET music channel. The experience has left the rapper bitter about policies he views as hypocritical. The rapper pointed out that the label didn't want the group to use a derogatory term for homosexuals or a slur aimed at police, but allowed them to use a racial epithet toward African Americans at will.
Sources say red-flag issues include the depiction of bigotry and violence against police.
This is a subjective process and not everyone will always agree with these decisions. To him, Universal's complaints about the Murderers are a familiar refrain. After building interest late last year, the Murderers have seen their album pushed back three times. Get out of here. That's amazing to me.