11 Rap lyrics setting the example for self-love

The concept of self-love is big these days. In fact, the hashtag is posted 42 times every hour. And although it’s popular to look to self-help books, gurus and role models for self-love inspiration, sometimes the best lessons are from unexpected sources.

If you’re not feelin’ yourself (unlike Nicki Minaj) these rappers’ lyrics will remind you how amazing you are.

1. “I didn’t play the hand I was dealt, I just changed my cards. I prayed to the skies, and I changed my stars” — “Last Call” by Kanye West

2. “Stay far from timid. Only make moves when your hearts in it, and live the phrase: ‘sky’s the limit.'” — “Sky’s The Limit” by Notorious B.I.G 

3. “I don’t see no limits, so I strive and I shine twice./I ride around and get it, just listen for a minute./That was only one thought let me finish./Competition, Imma beat ’em so relentless./Imma be legendary when I end this.” – “Ice Princess” by Azealia Banks 

4. “Never drop the ball, never accept a loss. Get back up if you fall, and when your numbers called? You better give your… all.” — “Boobie Miles” by Big K.R.I.T

5. “I woke up this morning. I WOKE UP THIS MORNING! Gotta smile when I say that s!%*. (Ahhh!) I woke up this morning.” — “Somewhere in Paradise” by Chance The Rapper 

6. “.. remind yourself: nobody built like you. You designed yourself.” — “A Dream” by Jay-Z 

7. “First the depression kicks in, then you get animal-like. Hate can turn to motivation if you channel it right. It’s like you at a seminar, on the panel of life. If you don’t reach the destination they don’t hand you your stripes” — “One More Mile to Go” by Jadakiss 

8. “You gotta have the mindstate like: ‘I’m so great,’ and can’t nobody do it like you do. Miraculous, phenomenal and ain’t nobody in here stopping you.” — “Conceited” by Remy Ma 

9. “I am recognizing that the voice inside my head is urging me to be myself but never follow someone else.” — Q-Tip’s verse on “Steve Biko (Stir it Up)” by A Tribe Called Quest 

10. “I fly with the stars in the skies. I am no longer trying to survive. I believe that life is a prize. But to live doesn’t mean you’re alive. Don’t worry ’bout me and who I fire. I get what I desire, it’s my empire.” — “Moment 4 Life” by Nicki Minaj 

11. “We gon’ be alright. Do you hear me? Do you feel me? We gon’ be alright.” — “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar

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