The Rolling Stones have conspicuously omitted “Brown Sugar” from the playlist on their No Filter tour ― and there’s a reason for it. When the Los Angeles Times asked the band why it was ...

The Rolling Stones have retired their classic song "Brown Sugar," which begins with a slave narrative and sexualizes young Black women.

Was the 1971 Rolling Stones song "Brown Sugar" really worthy of such controversy? Its lyrics, sadly, can't be ignored.

However, bringing in slavery, rape, and abuse somehow didn't stop the song from hitting the top of the charts. Let's look at the story behind "Brown Sugar" by The Rolling Stones.

The Rolling Stones have retired their classic song "Brown Sugar," which begins with a slave narrative and sexualizes young Black women.

The Rolling Stones have retired their classic song "Brown Sugar," which begins with a slave narrative and sexualizes young Black women.