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

January 18, 2021

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!