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Rappers Have Been Hiding Messages of Mental Health in Their Lyrics for Years

A list of rap lyrics that talk directly about mental health issues.

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April 19, 2017 / 4:45 PM

Mental health is a taboo issue. Early in this season of Rebel, the main character has silently dealt with the affects of watching her brother get killed. While many people have not chosen to speak up, some MCs have used the platform of rap to touch on the serious topic of mental health.

Here are a few tracks that seem to tackle mental health directly.

  1. 'U' by Kendrick Lamar

  2. 'Long Time II' by Chance the Rapper

  3. 'F**kin' Wit D' by DMX

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  5. 'There's Alot Going On' by Vic Mensa

  6. 'Furthest Thing' by Drake

  7. 'I Feel Like Dying' by Lil' Wayne

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  9. 'Grief' by Earl Sweatshirt

  10. "My Mind Playing Tricks On Me" by Geto Boys

  11. 'Suicidal Thoughts' by Biggie Smalls

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  13. 'Beautiful' by Eminem

  14. 'Losing My Mind' by Pharoahe Monch

  15. 'Mad' by Solange featuring Lil Wayne

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  17. 'Only Human' by Joe Budden

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