"Crooked Cops" is a notable unreleased track by Dr. Dre, originally rumored to be a part of his famously shelved third studio album, Detox . Often appearing on various underground mixtapes and "best of" compilations, the song serves as a spiritual successor to the themes of systemic corruption and police brutality first explored in N.W.A's iconic discography. Key Details and History
: The song features vocals from Truth Hurts , a longtime Dr. Dre protege who also appeared on other tracks from that era.
: Lyrically, the song is a scathing critique of law enforcement, with Dre rapping about being "guilty till proven free" and warning listeners that a "crookedest cop" might be sitting right next to them.
