Rap Lyrics Inspired by Trayvon Martin Case
Remembering the slain teen on the anniversary of his death.
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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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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)
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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)
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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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Lil' Scrappy, 'Trayvon Martin' - Love & Hip Hop Atlanta's Lil Scrappy released an ode to the late teen in the track simply titled "Trayvon Martin." On the song, the rapper shows a different side, lending words of insight to listeners.I'm Trayvon Martin. In the hoodie (I can walk anywhere I want) Don't shoot me (I can do anything I want)I’m sick and I’m nauseous. This is obnoxious Even though that it’s obvious. ... We was reaching for freedom. Now we’re seeking out justice. Then they get away with it. Like they paid off the judges. Mom and dad cryin'. Sad that their son died.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)
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Wyclef Jean, 'Justice (If You're 17)' - In Wyclef Jean's "Justice (If You're 17)," the former Fugees front man narrates the haunting experience of being suspiciously followed, reminiscent of Trayvon's story.If you’re 17 with a hoodie on, watch out for the neighborhood watcher. If you at the right neighborhood at the wrong time Neighborhood watcher This might be your last call to your girlfriend Neighborhood watcher Man I fear for you, if you’re 17(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic)
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dead prez feat. Yasiin Bey, 'Made You Die' - Continuing efforts to bring the hip hop community together for Martin's injustice, dead prez recorded "Made You Die," featuring Yasiin Bey. The song features a gritty instrumental of Nas' "Made You Look." In one verse, dead prez's M1 raps:I'm tired of the marchin', the rallyin', the protestin' We hoopin' and hollerin', still we gettin' no justice Cedeno, Diallo, Bell, Grant and Trayvon It's the free mix on your radio station Turn it up so you can drown out all the media hype We plottin', plannin' and strategizin' ready to fight(Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
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Mistah F.A.B., 'God Don't Love Me' - California rapper Mistah F.A.B. dropped this heartfelt tribute to Trayvon Martin in March, consciously and unapologetically sharing his opinion on the case.George Zimmerman I hope that you could see all the pain that you caused Trayvon's family [You] might not be in jail now, but your soul would never be free.(Photo: WENN)
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Jasiri X, 'No Church in the Wild' - Hip hop artist Jasiri X paid his respect to Trayvon Martin with "No Church in the Wild." In the cut, the rapper simply narrates the heartbreaking story of the incident.Trayvon never gave his cousin his Skittles Missed the All-Star Game, didn't see another dribble.(Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
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Papoose, 'Trayvon Martin Tribute' - In the track simply titled "Trayvon Martin Tribute," Brooklyn rapper Papoose candidly expressed how he felt on the case. Produced by DJ Nu, the track opens with a recording of George Zimmerman's call to the police followed by the sound of a gun shot.No justice Zimmerman is a racist A child killer Florida tolerates it(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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Game, 'Murder' - Game gave shine to not only Trayvon Martin, but serveral other young Black men who were unfairly discriminated against and eventually executed in his track, aptly titled "Murder."Listen, this ain't about you and me It's about Trayvon Martin and Huey P. And how they shot down Sam Cooke(Photo: Robert Wallace/ WENN.com)