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When was this song released?
On June 4, 1996.
Was there any controversy?
However, some radio stations, such as the Los Angeles-based KPWR, refused to play it.
Why did they refuse to play it?
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"Hit 'Em Up" has been called "controversial," .
Why was it called controversial?
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Question: What was the most notable thing said when it was released?
Self-contained rewrite: What was the most notable thing said when the song Hit 'Em Up was released?