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Rap Songs That Hit Different on the 4th of July
The Fourth of July brings fireworks, cookouts, red-white-and-blue fits, and a celebration of “freedom.”
But for many in Black America, the day lands differently. It’s layered—with joy, with critique, with resilience.
Independence Day is both a moment to turn up and a moment to reflect. And nobody captures those dualities better than hip-hop.
Rap music has always been rooted in expression, resistance, and celebration.
From rooftop parties to protest anthems, it has soundtracked what it means to live—and thrive—in a country that hasn’t always made room for everyone.
That’s why curating a 4th of July rap playlist isn’t just about the vibes.
It’s about capturing the full experience: the fireworks and the fire in your belly, the freedom to celebrate and the freedom to question.
This playlist brings together tracks that feel like the Fourth: bold, explosive, proud, complicated, and fully alive.
Whether it’s a song about shining bright like a star, confronting the contradictions of the American dream, or just flexing with your people at a backyard cookout, each track reflects a different piece of what this holiday can mean.
Check Out 20 Rap Songs That Hit Different on the 4th of July Below
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1. “Starships” – Nicki Minaj
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2. “Made in America” – Jay-Z & Kanye West ft. Frank Ocean
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3. “Fireworks” – Drake ft. Alicia Keys
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4. “America Has a Problem (Remix)” – Beyoncé ft. Kendrick Lamar
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5. Jay-Z – SomewhereInAmerica
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6. Riot” – Summer Walker
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7. “Freedom” – Beyoncé ft. Kendrick Lamar
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8. “Land of the Free” – Joey Bada$$
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9. “God Bless Amerika” – Lil Wayne
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10. Kanye West – All Of The Lights ft. Rihanna, Kid Cudi
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11. Young Forever
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12. Kid Rock – We The People (Official Video)
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13. DaBaby – Rockstar feat. Roddy Ricch
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14. Childish Gambino – This Is America
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15. Luda- Coming to America
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