Rap Lyrics Inspired by Trayvon Martin Case

Remembering the slain teen on the anniversary of his death.

Trayvon Martin: Musical Inspiration - Feb. 26, 2015, marks the third anniversary of the day that George Zimmerman hunted down and murdered Trayvon Martin. As we remember the young teen whose death sparked America's recent fights with injustice, let's take a look at several musicians who were inspired to integrate the slain youth's story into their music, paying tribute to him through song.R.I.P. Trayvon.(Photos from left: Kevin Winter/Getty Images, Courtesy Trayvon Martin Family, Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Ace Hood, Trayvon Martin Tribute - Recently, during his performance set at the Z-107.9 Summer Jam in 2013, Ace shared his thoughts on the Trayvon Martin case before spitting a few bars from a song he said was inspired by the late teen on his new album Trials & Tribulations.God bless Trayvon MartinI'm in my hoodie  (Photo: WENN)
Pharoahe Monch, 'Stand Your Ground' - Pharoahe Monch showcased his complex rap style in his new song "Stand Your Ground" in honor of the slain teen.I am just one man but I know my power It’s the final call, we’re in the final hour And we must not divide as we march toward our future Who are they to decide when they conspire to shoot yah(Photo: Chris McGrath/Getty Images)Young Jeezy, 'It's a Cold World' - Young Jeezy paid tribute to the teen in the song "It's a Cold World." Expressing that he is "in no way, shape, form or fashion" trying to capitalize off of the Trayvon Martin case, Jeezy also incorporated some of his own personal experiences into the lyrics.I'm losin' homies everyday, I'm like please somebody else If nothin' else n**, I'ma do it for Trayvon That's on a stack of Bibles, least 2 or 3 Qurans(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Trayvon Martin: Musical Inspiration - Feb. 26, 2015, marks the third anniversary of the day that George Zimmerman hunted down and murdered Trayvon Martin. As we remember the young teen whose death sparked America's recent fights with injustice, let's take a look at several musicians who were inspired to integrate the slain youth's story into their music, paying tribute to him through song.R.I.P. Trayvon.(Photos from left: Kevin Winter/Getty Images, Courtesy Trayvon Martin Family, Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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