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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

Username: LoganMartinsChannel
Song Covered: Future "Turn On The Lights"

No—turn OFF the MIC.

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Drake "The Motto" Cover

Username: Poodithhh
Song Covered: Drake f/ Lil Wayne "The Motto"

Couples therapy?

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

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

This would be a more successful horror franchise than Saw.

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Ke$ha "Die Young" Cover

Username: dearzim
Song Covered: Ke$ha "Die Young"

Ke$ha, we're so sorry.

2 Chainz "I Luv Dem Strippers"

Username: MelanieAndCassie
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.

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Rihanna "Diamonds" Cover

Username: WhyNotASinger
Song Covered: Rihanna "Diamonds"

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

Chief Keef "Love Sosa" Cover

Username: Mcharles203
Song Covered: Chief Keef "Love Sosa"

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

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Miguel "Adorn" Cover

Username: JaySaintTV
Song Covered: Miguel "Adorn"

All serenades should begin with a burp.

Juicy J "Bandz A Make Her Dance" Cover

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

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

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Lil Wayne "6 Foot 7 Foot" Cover

Username: LilAndy1994
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

Username: Kenzie Clement
Song Covered: MGK "Wild Boy (Remix)"

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

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Drake "Marvins Room" Cover

Username: CharliesVlogs
Song Covered: Drake "Marvins Room"

This makes the original sound happy.

Nicki Minaj "Starships" Cover

Username: sabrinavaz1
Song Covered: Nicki Minaj "Starships"

WHERE ARE THE PARENTS?

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PSY "Gangnam Style" Cover

Username: MattyBRaps
Song Covered: PSY "Gangnam Style"

Mickey Mouse Club reject.

Rihanna "Diamonds" Cover

Username: Taylor Olson
Song Covered: Rihanna "Diamonds"

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

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