That type of angst has been conveyed in Hip-Hop music for years, without actually instructing listeners to commit acts of violence themselves.
Here are 10 rap songs about riots to help you channel your anger productively.
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VIDEO Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – “No Surrender”
Because sometimes, the supposed good guys are the enemy.
VIDEO Killer Mike – “Burn”
“It’s not about money. It’s about sending a message. Everything burns…” ~ The Joker.
VIDEO Dr. Dre – “The Day tha N****z Took Over”
Inspired directed by the ’92 L.A. riots.
VIDEO Busta Rhymes – “Anarchy”
Wen norld order.
VIDEO Thurz – “L.A. Riots”
His entire debut album sounds like this, truthfully.
VIDEO 2 Chainz – “Riot”
Straight to the point.
VIDEO Ice Cube – “We Had to Tear This Motherf***a Up”
Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
VIDEO Kendrick Lamar – “Ronald Regan Era”
The war on drugs has been real and has never been conquered.
VIDEO Public Enemy – “Fight The Power”
Mental warfare is the strongest attack of them all.
