Here’s 20 Powerful + Motivational Hip-Hop Songs To Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day marks the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. and it’s always observed on the third Monday of January each year while King’s actual birthday is January 15. In celebration of MLK Jr. – an iconic figure known for targeting social injustice, crushing oppression and pushing for equality before it became a hashtag – here’s a SOHH playlist of 20 songs inspired by his leadership.

From Kanye West to Jeezy to Lil Wayne and Diddy, we give you a playlist to blast through as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

Kanye West – Power
Meek Mill – Dreams and Nightmares
50 Cent – Hustler’s Ambition
Jay Rock – Win
Future – Life is Good
Childish Gambino – This Is America
Nas – If I Ruled the World
Slim Thug – Like A Boss
Kanye West – Can’t Tell Me Nothing
Kendrick Lamar – Alright
Puff Daddy – Victory
DJ Khaled – Higher
Meek Mill – Ima Boss
Young Jeezy – Put On
DJ Khaled – All I Do Is Win
Kanye West – Good Life
Young Gunz – Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
Wu-Tang Clan – C.R.E.A.M
Biggie – Sky’s The Limit
Mobb Deep – Survival of the Fittest

Have a safe and memorable Martin Luther King Jr. Day!