On August 6, 1989, With their song Fuck tha Police causing an uproar, Detroit police stop N.W.A's performance before they can perform the song, and escort them back to their hotel. No charges are filed, and officers tell the rappers that they just "wanted to show the kids that you can't say Fuck the police 'in Detroit." Le 6 août 1989, With their song Fuck tha Police causing an uproar, Detroit police stop N.W.A's performance before they can perform the song, and escort them back to their hotel. No charges are filed, and officers tell the rappers that they just "wanted to show the kids that you can't say Fuck the police' in Detroit."