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.
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“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
