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| Released | 2014 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
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| Released | 2014 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
No Safety became the subject of controversy after authorities in San Diego charged Doo with promoting violence in the album's lyrics in 2014. [1] [3] [4]
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