Why do rappers say “Fuck 12”? and What does it mean?
The phrase and slang “Fuck 12” or “Fuck Twelve” was popularized in Atlanta, Georgia as an anti-police slogan.
12 is a slang term for police or any law enforcement officials. It came from the police radio code “10-12” and the 1968 TV show Adam-12, which followed two police officers Pete Malloy and Jim Reed, from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) patrolling the Los Angeles streets in their patrol car, 1-Adam-12.
“Fuck 12” means fuck the police (12 narcotics officers).
The phrase “Fuck 12” has been used by Quavo, Roddy Ricch, Gucci Mane, Migos, Lil Yachty, Rich the Kid, Young Thug, 21 Savage, Vic Mensa, and many more rappers.
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