15 Hilariously Awful YouTube Cover Songs

The popular video site is a breeding ground for struggle musicians.

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YouTube has launched the careers of artists like Justin Bieber and sent songs like "Gangnam Style" to the top of the charts, but most people posting their music on the site are devoid of any talent. We looked up some of the hottest songs of the past year to see who's out there recording covers of them, and the results weren't pretty. But they are hilarious. Check out these hilariously awful YouTube cover songs and get ready to laugh your face off.

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Future "Turn On The Lights" Cover

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Song Covered: Future "Turn On The Lights"

No—turn OFF the MIC.

Drake "The Motto" Cover

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Taylor Swift "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" Cover

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Song Covered: Taylor Swift "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"  

This would be a more successful horror franchise than Saw.

Ke$ha "Die Young" Cover

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Song Covered: Ke$ha "Die Young" 

Ke$ha, we're so sorry.

2 Chainz "I Luv Dem Strippers"

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Song Covered: 2 Chainz f/ Nicki Minaj "I Luv Dem Strippers" 

Putting an Instagram filter on the video can't hide your lack of talent.

Rihanna "Diamonds" Cover

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Song Covered: Rihanna "Diamonds" 

Because we really needed five different screens of you singing at once.

Chief Keef "Love Sosa" Cover

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Song Covered: Chief Keef "Love Sosa" 

Chief Keef and acoustic guitar? We're down. Even if it sucks.

Miguel "Adorn" Cover

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Song Covered: Miguel "Adorn" 

All serenades should begin with a burp.

Juicy J "Bandz A Make Her Dance" Cover

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Song Covered: Juicy J "Bandz A Make Her Dance" 

You can't turn stripper anthems into love ballads, bro.

Lil Wayne "6 Foot 7 Foot" Cover

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Song Covered: Lil Wayne "6 Foot 7 Foot" 

Refer this kid to one of the thousands of lyrics sites out there.

MGK "Wild Boy (Remix)" Cover

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Song Covered: MGK "Wild Boy (Remix)"

You can't curse but N-bombs are okay? FOH.

Drake "Marvins Room" Cover

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Song Covered: Drake "Marvins Room"

This makes the original sound happy.

Nicki Minaj "Starships" Cover

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Song Covered: Nicki Minaj "Starships" 

WHERE ARE THE PARENTS?

PSY "Gangnam Style" Cover

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Song Covered: PSY "Gangnam Style" 

Mickey Mouse Club reject.

Rihanna "Diamonds" Cover

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Song Covered: Rihanna "Diamonds"

The voice of an opera singer. The hand movements of a young Britney.

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