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We all know Martin Luther King Jr.. The reverend is certainly the greatest hero of civil rights in American history, playing such an instrumental and iconic role in ending segregation until his tragic assassination. A great orator and inspiration for the African American community, he has obviously become the subject of much art and pop culture. Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year with us as we take a look at some of the best references to the reverend in hiphop.
The Roots – Doin It Again (feat. John Legend) [How I Got Over]
Doin’ it again just like Poitier and Cosby
I’m like Martin Luther King; you like Rodney
The difference is I give it everything inside me
Lupe Fiasco – Blowing Minds Faster (BMF Remix)
I think I’m Malcolm X, Martin Luther
Add a King, add a Junior
Some Bible verses, couple Sunnahs
and an AK47 — That’s a revolution
Big K.R.I.T. – 2000 and Beyond (KRIT Wuz Here)
Martin Luther King had a dream; we was right there
I wonder what he saw when he up and had nightmares?
Quite scared, all the work he had done
Couldn’t stop what we’ve become in 2000 and beyond
Tragedy Khadafi – 9/11 (feat. V12) [Thug Matrix 2]
Shots riddled Malcolm X and destroyed his life
Even Martin Luther King got hit with the flame
And you wonder why the black man stuck in the game
Ludacris – Do Your Time (feat. Beanie Sigel, C-Murder & Bun B) [Release Therapy]
Give my eyes to Stevie Wonder just to see what he’s seen
But then I’d take em right back to see Martin Luther’s dream
I dream that I could tell Martin Luther we made it
But half of my black brothers are still incarcerated
Big Daddy Kane – Word to the Motherland (Long Live the Kane)
Martin Luther was a tutor; many were pupils
Those who fell victim were those without scruples
Kendrick Lamar – HiiiPower (Section.80)
Visions of Martin Luther staring at me
Malcolm X put a hex on my future; someone catch me
I’m falling victim to a revolutionary song, the Serengeti’s clone
Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr., courtesy of Britannica