[3] In the song, Jay Dee chastises corrupt policemen who conduct illegal searches and plant evidence on blacks.

[5] The 12" front cover includes pictures of Mumia Abu-Jamal, Amadou Diallo and Rodney King.

[5] However, the song was turned down by MCA Records, as the label seemingly did not want to receive any ominous, unsolicited letters from the FBI[verification needed].

[5][7] The record begins with a public service announcement denouncing violence against police officers: "The views expressed on this recording are solely those of the artist and by no means do we encourage or condone violence against law officials," before adding "We can lose a few of 'em, we got enough of 'em.

"[7] The front cover design includes images of the Rodney King beating, martyr Amadou Diallo and political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal.

[5][7] J Dilla's imprint, Pay Jay Productions, reissued a remastered version of "Fuck the Police".

The song, using original mixes, was exclusively released as a police badge-shaped 9-inch picture disc single for Record Store Day 2015 (April 18).

[10][11] This limited edition disc single was designed by Stones Throw Records' Jeff Jank.