"15 Musicians Reflect on Regrettable Songs: A Candid Admission"

Several musicians, including Pharrell, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lorde, Drake, Lana Del Rey, Rick Ross, Hayley Williams, Lil Wayne, Iggy Azalea, Jay-Z, Eminem, and the Beastie Boys, have admitted regretting their past problematic songs. They have expressed remorse for lyrics that perpetuated rape culture, homophobia, harmful stereotypes, and misogyny, among other offensive themes. Many have apologized for their poor judgment and acknowledged the need for growth and change in their art.