50 Most Screamable Rap Bars

From "I think I'm Big Meech" to "That's that sh*t I don't like," here are the 50 most screamable rap bars to yell every time they come on in the club.

Eric Skelton,

Jessica Mckinney,

Shawn Setaro,

Eric Wells,

Khal,

Al Shipley,

lucaswisenthal,

Will Schube

Oct 26, 2020

Image via Complex Original

What rap lyric do you have to yell every time you hear it?

Whether you’re in a crowded club full of people or driving alone in your car late at night, there are inevitable moments in life where you’ll hear a rap bar that begs to be screamed. Sometimes, these are lyrics that were actually shouted by the artist when they were recorded (think DMX), but that’s not a requirement. A screamable rap bar can also be a quieter lyric that provokes people to yell along any time it’s played in a public setting (think Drake rapping “out like a light” on “Sicko Mode”).

There have been many iconic screamable rap bars since the birth of hip-hop, and today we’re counting down the top 50. This list wouldn’t have been possible, though, without an Instagram DM from someone who knows a thing or two about writing lyrics like these: Drake. Earlier this year, he DM’d the Complex Instagram account and said, “We were having a debate today. Would be fire for you guys to spark up. Most Screamable Rap Bars. Like, the stand-out bars that make you wanna scream at the top of your lungs. I’m sure you guys can do it justice.” Then, in all-caps, he gave a few examples, including, “I THINK I’M BIG MEECH.”

Of course, it’s not part of our editorial process to take article suggestions from rappers, but Drake’s DM sparked an interesting debate among the Complex Music staff, so we couldn’t resist putting our own list together. Without further ado, here are the 50 most screamable rap bars, ranked.

Artist: Roddy Ricch

Song: “The Box”

Roddy Ricch’s rubbery, melodic delivery makes almost every line on “The Box” as memorable as a hook, so it’s a stiff competition for the most quotable line on perhaps the biggest song of 2020. He puts his whole arm in the rim like Vince Carter, gets the key to the city of Compton, announces a presidential campaign, and puts a hit out on George Zimmerman. But Roddy’s voice turns a little more stern and emphatic when he shouts the song’s most relatable bar, warning any visitor to his home to leave their footwear in the foyer. —Al Shipley — youtu.be

**Artist:** Roddy Ricch

**Song:** “The Box”

Roddy Ricch’s rubbery, melodic delivery makes almost every line on “The Box” as memorable as a hook, so it’s a stiff competition for the most quotable line on perhaps the biggest song of 2020. He puts his whole arm in the rim like Vince Carter, gets the key to the city of Compton, announces a presidential campaign, and puts a hit out on George Zimmerman. But Roddy’s voice turns a little more stern and emphatic when he shouts the song’s most relatable bar, warning any visitor to his home to leave their footwear in the foyer. *—Al Shipley*

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**Artist:** Roddy Ricch

**Song:** “The Box”

Roddy Ricch’s rubbery, melodic delivery makes almost every line on “The Box” as memorable as a hook, so it’s a stiff competition for the most quotable line on perhaps the biggest song of 2020. He puts his whole arm in the rim like Vince Carter, gets the key to the city of Compton, announces a presidential campaign, and puts a hit out on George Zimmerman. But Roddy’s voice turns a little more stern and emphatic when he shouts the song’s most relatable bar, warning any visitor to his home to leave their footwear in the foyer. *—Al Shipley*

Artist: Kanye West

Song: “I Am A God”

Every Kanye West album features a handful of oddball lyrics that sound completely ridiculous the first time you hear them. But then, weeks later, they end up being the lyrics that everyone screams the loudest whenever they’re played in a public setting. One of the best examples of this is Kanye’s urgent plea for some damn croissants on “I Am a God.” It’s still unclear what the hell Kanye was even doing in a French restaurant that day, or why his pastries weren’t delivered in a more punctual manner, but when the beat drops out and he makes his demand, you can’t not join in and yell along with him. —Eric Skelton — youtu.be

**Artist:** Kanye West

**Song:** “I Am A God”

Every Kanye West album features a handful of oddball lyrics that sound completely ridiculous the first time you hear them. But then, weeks later, they end up being the lyrics that everyone screams the loudest whenever they’re played in a public setting. One of the best examples of this is Kanye’s urgent plea for some damn croissants on “I Am a God.” It’s still unclear what the hell Kanye was even doing in a French restaurant that day, or why his pastries weren’t delivered in a more punctual manner, but when the beat drops out and he makes his demand, you can’t *not* join in and yell along with him. —*Eric Skelton*

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**Artist:** Kanye West

**Song:** “I Am A God”

Every Kanye West album features a handful of oddball lyrics that sound completely ridiculous the first time you hear them. But then, weeks later, they end up being the lyrics that everyone screams the loudest whenever they’re played in a public setting. One of the best examples of this is Kanye’s urgent plea for some damn croissants on “I Am a God.” It’s still unclear what the hell Kanye was even doing in a French restaurant that day, or why his pastries weren’t delivered in a more punctual manner, but when the beat drops out and he makes his demand, you can’t *not* join in and yell along with him. —*Eric Skelton*

Artist: Bone Crusher

Song: “Never Scared”

In the “Never Scared” music video, Bone Crusher does his best Godzilla impression, stomping on tall buildings. It’s not only a great image, but it gives a pretty accurate sense of what it felt like to listen to that track when it was released. Even if you were nowhere near a crowded club, hearing the hook was enough to make anyone in the vicinity start throwing elbows and running to the trunk of the nearest car. (Side note: If it’s been a while, make sure to revisit the song’s remix, which features absurdly great performances from Cam’ron, Jadakiss, and Busta Rhymes). —Shawn Setaro — youtu.be

**Artist:** Bone Crusher

**Song:** “Never Scared”

In the “Never Scared” music video, Bone Crusher does his best Godzilla impression, stomping on tall buildings. It’s not only a great image, but it gives a pretty accurate sense of what it felt like to listen to that track when it was released. Even if you were nowhere near a crowded club, hearing the hook was enough to make anyone in the vicinity start throwing elbows and running to the trunk of the nearest car. (Side note: If it’s been a while, make sure to revisit the song’s remix, which features absurdly great performances from Cam’ron, Jadakiss, and Busta Rhymes). *—Shawn Setaro*

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**Artist:** Bone Crusher

**Song:** “Never Scared”

In the “Never Scared” music video, Bone Crusher does his best Godzilla impression, stomping on tall buildings. It’s not only a great image, but it gives a pretty accurate sense of what it felt like to listen to that track when it was released. Even if you were nowhere near a crowded club, hearing the hook was enough to make anyone in the vicinity start throwing elbows and running to the trunk of the nearest car. (Side note: If it’s been a while, make sure to revisit the song’s remix, which features absurdly great performances from Cam’ron, Jadakiss, and Busta Rhymes). *—Shawn Setaro*

Artist: Busta Rhymes

Song: “Scenario”

At the time, the video for A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario” was a thing of beauty. We’re talking incorporating modern (for the time) video effects with the silly music video shit people thought computers could do. Either way, it was a zany video for a classic posse cut that featured Busta Rhymes’ loud and proud, scene-stealing verse at the end. With such an adventurous guest verse, it may have been difficult for everyone to keep up with the flow while nailing all of the gestures and movements. Everyone knew when to hit the “rawr, rawr,” though. It’s primal; we all knew what that noise meant, and it fit perfectly in Busta’s verse. Genius rapper work, that is. —khal — youtu.be

**Artist:** Busta Rhymes

**Song:** “Scenario”

At the time, the video for A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario” was a thing of beauty. We’re talking incorporating modern (for the time) video effects with the silly music video shit people thought computers could do. Either way, it was a zany video for a classic posse cut that featured Busta Rhymes’ loud and proud, scene-stealing verse at the end. With such an adventurous guest verse, it may have been difficult for everyone to keep up with the flow while nailing all of the gestures and movements. *Everyone* knew when to hit the “rawr, rawr,” though. It’s primal; we all knew what that noise meant, and it fit perfectly in Busta’s verse. Genius rapper work, that is. *—khal*

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**Artist:** Busta Rhymes

**Song:** “Scenario”

At the time, the video for A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario” was a thing of beauty. We’re talking incorporating modern (for the time) video effects with the silly music video shit people thought computers could do. Either way, it was a zany video for a classic posse cut that featured Busta Rhymes’ loud and proud, scene-stealing verse at the end. With such an adventurous guest verse, it may have been difficult for everyone to keep up with the flow while nailing all of the gestures and movements. *Everyone* knew when to hit the “rawr, rawr,” though. It’s primal; we all knew what that noise meant, and it fit perfectly in Busta’s verse. Genius rapper work, that is. *—khal*

Artist: Juelz Santana

Song: “Dipset (Santana’s Town)”

By the summer of 2003, the world was some nine years removed from the death of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana’s frontman. But while flannel-clad Gen Xers still mourned the face of grunge, Juelz Santana immortalized him further by dropping his name in the most scream-worthy bars of a song punctuated by the chant of “Dipset! Dipset! Dipset!” The contrast of a gloomy Cobain and the extended Byrd Gang, resplendent in tall tees and throwbacks, ensured that Santana’s lines would live forever. But now that nightlife is a thing of our gilded past, there’s only one way to experience “Santana’s Town” as it was intended. —Lucas Wisenthal — youtu.be

**Artist:** Juelz Santana

**Song:** “Dipset (Santana’s Town)”

By the summer of 2003, the world was some nine years removed from the death of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana’s frontman. But while flannel-clad Gen Xers still mourned the face of grunge, Juelz Santana immortalized him further by dropping his name in the most scream-worthy bars of a song punctuated by the chant of “Dipset! Dipset! Dipset!” The contrast of a gloomy Cobain and the extended Byrd Gang, resplendent in tall tees and throwbacks, ensured that Santana’s lines would live forever. But now that nightlife is a thing of our gilded past, there’s only one way to experience “Santana’s Town” as it was intended. *—Lucas Wisenthal*

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**Artist:** Juelz Santana

**Song:** “Dipset (Santana’s Town)”

By the summer of 2003, the world was some nine years removed from the death of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana’s frontman. But while flannel-clad Gen Xers still mourned the face of grunge, Juelz Santana immortalized him further by dropping his name in the most scream-worthy bars of a song punctuated by the chant of “Dipset! Dipset! Dipset!” The contrast of a gloomy Cobain and the extended Byrd Gang, resplendent in tall tees and throwbacks, ensured that Santana’s lines would live forever. But now that nightlife is a thing of our gilded past, there’s only one way to experience “Santana’s Town” as it was intended. *—Lucas Wisenthal*

Artist: LL Cool J

Song: “Mama Said Knock You Out”

Call it the Streisand Effect: “Mama Said Knock You Out” wouldn’t be etched in history, rightly or wrongly, as one of hip-hop’s greatest comebacks if LL Cool J didn’t yell “Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years!” at the top of the song. He had a point: Walking with a Panther may have been a stumble for one of rap’s biggest stars, but “Jingling Baby” ensured that he was still booming out of radios in 1990. And by the time the title track from Mama Said Knock You Out was released as the album’s fourth single, he was back on another hot streak. But it was clear that the Queens kid, who had honed one of rap’s greatest shouts alongside Run DMC and the Beastie Boys, was putting away the sly conversational delivery of “Going Back To Cali” to make something you could scream along to again. —Al Shipley — youtu.be

**Artist:** LL Cool J

**Song:** “Mama Said Knock You Out”

Call it the Streisand Effect: “Mama Said Knock You Out” wouldn’t be etched in history, rightly or wrongly, as one of hip-hop’s greatest comebacks if LL Cool J didn’t yell “Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years!” at the top of the song. He had a point: *Walking with a Panther* may have been a stumble for one of rap’s biggest stars, but “Jingling Baby” ensured that he was still booming out of radios in 1990. And by the time the title track from *Mama Said Knock You Out* was released as the album’s fourth single, he was back on another hot streak. But it was clear that the Queens kid, who had honed one of rap’s greatest shouts alongside Run DMC and the Beastie Boys, was putting away the sly conversational delivery of “Going Back To Cali” to make something you could scream along to again. *—Al Shipley*

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**Artist:** LL Cool J

**Song:** “Mama Said Knock You Out”

Call it the Streisand Effect: “Mama Said Knock You Out” wouldn’t be etched in history, rightly or wrongly, as one of hip-hop’s greatest comebacks if LL Cool J didn’t yell “Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years!” at the top of the song. He had a point: *Walking with a Panther* may have been a stumble for one of rap’s biggest stars, but “Jingling Baby” ensured that he was still booming out of radios in 1990. And by the time the title track from *Mama Said Knock You Out* was released as the album’s fourth single, he was back on another hot streak. But it was clear that the Queens kid, who had honed one of rap’s greatest shouts alongside Run DMC and the Beastie Boys, was putting away the sly conversational delivery of “Going Back To Cali” to make something you could scream along to again. *—Al Shipley*

Artist: Drake

Song: “Started From the Bottom”

“I wear every single chain, even when I’m in the house” is a very inspirational line. Getting to walk around in a Versace robe, silk drawers, and a dozen chains on is the epitome of success. So when you finally make it in life, this is the bar you get to scream. —Eric Wells — youtu.be

**Artist:** Drake

**Song:** “Started From the Bottom”

“I wear every single chain, even when I’m in the house” is a very inspirational line. Getting to walk around in a Versace robe, silk drawers, and a dozen chains on is the epitome of success. So when you finally make it in life, this is the bar you get to scream. *—Eric Wells*

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**Artist:** Drake

**Song:** “Started From the Bottom”

“I wear every single chain, even when I’m in the house” is a very inspirational line. Getting to walk around in a Versace robe, silk drawers, and a dozen chains on is the epitome of success. So when you finally make it in life, this is the bar you get to scream. *—Eric Wells*

Artist: Billy Danze (M.O.P.)

Song: “Ante Up”

“Ante Up” is one of those records that makes you want to yell every lyric, the whole way through. It’s made for outdoor concerts and mosh pits. But when Billy Danze says, “Blaow! Nigga, hold that,” you can’t help but yell it a little bit harder than the rest. Wherever you are—at a stadium tour, outdoor event, or even the club—when this part of the song cuts on, turn to your friend, make hand motion, and blurt it out as loud as you can. —Jessica McKinney — youtu.be

**Artist:** Billy Danze (M.O.P.)

**Song:** “Ante Up”

“Ante Up” is one of those records that makes you want to yell every lyric, the whole way through. It’s made for outdoor concerts and mosh pits. But when Billy Danze says, “Blaow! Nigga, hold that,” you can’t help but yell it a *little* bit harder than the rest. Wherever you are—at a stadium tour, outdoor event, or even the club—when this part of the song cuts on, turn to your friend, make hand motion, and blurt it out as loud as you can. —*Jessica McKinney*

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**Artist:** Billy Danze (M.O.P.)

**Song:** “Ante Up”

“Ante Up” is one of those records that makes you want to yell every lyric, the whole way through. It’s made for outdoor concerts and mosh pits. But when Billy Danze says, “Blaow! Nigga, hold that,” you can’t help but yell it a *little* bit harder than the rest. Wherever you are—at a stadium tour, outdoor event, or even the club—when this part of the song cuts on, turn to your friend, make hand motion, and blurt it out as loud as you can. —*Jessica McKinney*

Artist: 2Pac

Song: “Hit ’Em Up”

“Hit ’Em Up” is literally five minutes of 2Pac and his acolytes, Outlawz, excoriating Biggie, Puff, Lil’ Kim, and everyone in their orbit. But before a single shot is fired, and before Pac can call anyone a mark-ass bitch, he opens his verse matter-of-factly, with “First off,” as though he were delivering a sober rebuttal in a debating tournament. Nearly a quarter-century later, those two words stand as an invitation to all those within earshot to belt out some of the most merciless bars of all time. —Lucas Wisenthal — youtu.be

**Artist:** 2Pac

**Song:** “Hit ’Em Up”

“Hit ’Em Up” is literally five minutes of 2Pac and his acolytes, Outlawz, excoriating Biggie, Puff, Lil’ Kim, and everyone in their orbit. But before a single shot is fired, and before Pac can call anyone a mark-ass bitch, he opens his verse matter-of-factly, with “First off,” as though he were delivering a sober rebuttal in a debating tournament. Nearly a quarter-century later, those two words stand as an invitation to all those within earshot to belt out some of the most merciless bars of all time. *—Lucas Wisenthal*

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**Artist:** 2Pac

**Song:** “Hit ’Em Up”

“Hit ’Em Up” is literally five minutes of 2Pac and his acolytes, Outlawz, excoriating Biggie, Puff, Lil’ Kim, and everyone in their orbit. But before a single shot is fired, and before Pac can call anyone a mark-ass bitch, he opens his verse matter-of-factly, with “First off,” as though he were delivering a sober rebuttal in a debating tournament. Nearly a quarter-century later, those two words stand as an invitation to all those within earshot to belt out some of the most merciless bars of all time. *—Lucas Wisenthal*

Artist: André 3000

Song: “Int’l Players Anthem”

If André’s guest verse on “Int’l Players Anthem” wasn’t so perfect, casual fans everywhere whose favorite OutKast song is “Roses” would have no idea about the brilliance of UGK. I’m still not sure they do. Regardless, it’s hard to steal the show from Bun B and Pimp C, but Three Stacks does here, and it’s all the more impressive that “keep your heart three stacks, keep your heart” keeps people from talking about how the beat was produced by Three 6 Mafia legends DJ Paul and Juicy J. That’s five all-stars on the court, and André is draining threes from half court. —Will Schube — youtu.be

**Artist:** André 3000

**Song:** “Int’l Players Anthem”

If André’s guest verse on “Int’l Players Anthem” wasn’t so perfect, casual fans everywhere whose favorite OutKast song is “Roses” would have no idea about the brilliance of UGK. I’m still not sure they do. Regardless, it’s hard to steal the show from Bun B and Pimp C, but Three Stacks does here, and it’s all the more impressive that “keep your heart three stacks, keep your heart” keeps people from talking about how the beat was produced by Three 6 Mafia legends DJ Paul and Juicy J. That’s five all-stars on the court, and André is draining threes from half court. —*Will Schube*

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**Artist:** André 3000

**Song:** “Int’l Players Anthem”

If André’s guest verse on “Int’l Players Anthem” wasn’t so perfect, casual fans everywhere whose favorite OutKast song is “Roses” would have no idea about the brilliance of UGK. I’m still not sure they do. Regardless, it’s hard to steal the show from Bun B and Pimp C, but Three Stacks does here, and it’s all the more impressive that “keep your heart three stacks, keep your heart” keeps people from talking about how the beat was produced by Three 6 Mafia legends DJ Paul and Juicy J. That’s five all-stars on the court, and André is draining threes from half court. —*Will Schube*

Artist: DMX

Song: “What’s My Name”

Nearly every bar from every song DMX has ever released is screamable, but there are five simple words from his third verse in “What’s My Name” that are especially relevant for this list. Before describing how he'll smack the shit out of you, X says, very plainly: “I’m. Not. A. Nice. Person.” It’s as blunt as it is relatable, making it a perfect bar to yell any time you don’t feel like pretending to be nice. —Eric Skelton — youtu.be

**Artist:** DMX

**Song:** “What’s My Name”

Nearly *every* bar from *every* song DMX has *ever* released is screamable, but there are five simple words from his third verse in “What’s My Name” that are especially relevant for this list. Before describing how he'll smack the shit out of you, X says, very plainly: “I’m. Not. A. Nice. Person.” It’s as blunt as it is relatable, making it a perfect bar to yell any time you don’t feel like pretending to be nice. *—Eric Skelton*

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**Artist:** DMX

**Song:** “What’s My Name”

Nearly *every* bar from *every* song DMX has *ever* released is screamable, but there are five simple words from his third verse in “What’s My Name” that are especially relevant for this list. Before describing how he'll smack the shit out of you, X says, very plainly: “I’m. Not. A. Nice. Person.” It’s as blunt as it is relatable, making it a perfect bar to yell any time you don’t feel like pretending to be nice. *—Eric Skelton*

Artist: Drake

Song: “Sicko Mode”

Ahh, the time Drake took one of the longest recorded naps in history. Everybody has had a doctor who recommended 7-9 hours of sleep, which makes this line hit a little harder. And on the flip side, shout out to the people who have been knocked out from a superman punch and woke up to people shouting these lyrics. —Eric Wells — youtu.be

**Artist:** Drake

**Song:** “Sicko Mode”

Ahh, the time Drake took one of the longest recorded naps in history. Everybody has had a doctor who recommended 7-9 hours of sleep, which makes this line hit a little harder. And on the flip side, shout out to the people who have been knocked out from a superman punch and woke up to people shouting these lyrics. *—Eric Wells*

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**Artist:** Drake

**Song:** “Sicko Mode”

Ahh, the time Drake took one of the longest recorded naps in history. Everybody has had a doctor who recommended 7-9 hours of sleep, which makes this line hit a little harder. And on the flip side, shout out to the people who have been knocked out from a superman punch and woke up to people shouting these lyrics. *—Eric Wells*

Artist: Kanye West

Song: “Can’t Tell Me Nothing”

Kanye West’s defining personality trait is that he only listens to himself, for better or for worse. Since he was born, he has refused to consider anyone who doubts his abilities. You really can’t tell him nothing. And on his 2007 single, “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” he bottles that mentality and pours it into one of the most memorable musical moments of his career. One minute into the song, he asks, “Excuse me, was you saying something?” And without bothering to wait for a response, he defiantly interjects, “Uh-uh, you can’t tell me nothing.” It’s been a rallying cry ever since. —Eric Skelton — youtu.be

**Artist:** Kanye West

**Song:** “Can’t Tell Me Nothing”

Kanye West’s defining personality trait is that he only listens to himself, for better or for worse. Since he was born, he has refused to consider anyone who doubts his abilities. You really can’t tell him nothing. And on his 2007 single, “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” he bottles that mentality and pours it into one of the most memorable musical moments of his career. One minute into the song, he asks, “Excuse me, was *you* saying something?” And without bothering to wait for a response, he defiantly interjects, “Uh-uh, you can’t tell me *nothing*.” It’s been a rallying cry ever since. *—Eric Skelton*

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**Artist:** Kanye West

**Song:** “Can’t Tell Me Nothing”

Kanye West’s defining personality trait is that he only listens to himself, for better or for worse. Since he was born, he has refused to consider anyone who doubts his abilities. You really can’t tell him nothing. And on his 2007 single, “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” he bottles that mentality and pours it into one of the most memorable musical moments of his career. One minute into the song, he asks, “Excuse me, was *you* saying something?” And without bothering to wait for a response, he defiantly interjects, “Uh-uh, you can’t tell me *nothing*.” It’s been a rallying cry ever since. *—Eric Skelton*

Artist: OG Maco

Song: “U Guessed It”

If you’re looking for a back-on-my-bullshit anthem, it doesn’t get any better than OG Maco’s “U Guessed It.” Over a sparse beat, Maco yells, “Bitch, you guessed it,” in a way that’s as defiant as it is self-aware. This is the kind of bar you scream when you’ve fallen back on your old habits, but you actually sort of enjoy it and you don’t give a fuck who knows. Bitch. You. Guessed. It. —Eric Skelton — youtu.be

**Artist:** OG Maco

**Song:** “U Guessed It”

If you’re looking for a back-on-my-bullshit anthem, it doesn’t get any better than OG Maco’s “U Guessed It.” Over a sparse beat, Maco yells, “Bitch, you guessed it,” in a way that’s as defiant as it is self-aware. This is the kind of bar you scream when you’ve fallen back on your old habits, but you actually sort of enjoy it and you don’t give a fuck who knows. Bitch. You. Guessed. It. *—Eric Skelton*

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**Artist:** OG Maco

**Song:** “U Guessed It”

If you’re looking for a back-on-my-bullshit anthem, it doesn’t get any better than OG Maco’s “U Guessed It.” Over a sparse beat, Maco yells, “Bitch, you guessed it,” in a way that’s as defiant as it is self-aware. This is the kind of bar you scream when you’ve fallen back on your old habits, but you actually sort of enjoy it and you don’t give a fuck who knows. Bitch. You. Guessed. It. *—Eric Skelton*

Artist: Beastie Boys

Song: “Sabotage”

As a turnt up middle schooler, “Sabotage” was inescapable for me. For a group like the Beastie Boys, it was a noisy record, but for a hip-hop loving kid who grew up in a time of Nirvana, it was one of the few tracks that I felt comfortable going ham to during a middle school dance. The best part is that “listen all y’all, it’s a sabotage” builds up for a bit, so what you do is get your crew together and start chanting it, building with each chant. By the time Ad-Rock and the crew are burning out their vocals, you’re just as spent, taking all of that teen-rage and releasing it to one of the Beasties’ most timeless recordings. —khal — youtu.be

**Artist:** Beastie Boys

**Song:** “Sabotage”

As a turnt up middle schooler, “Sabotage” was inescapable for me. For a group like the Beastie Boys, it was a noisy record, but for a hip-hop loving kid who grew up in a time of Nirvana, it was one of the few tracks that I felt comfortable going ham to during a middle school dance. The best part is that “listen all y’all, it’s a sabotage” builds up for a bit, so what you do is get your crew together and start chanting it, building with each chant. By the time Ad-Rock and the crew are burning out their vocals, you’re just as spent, taking all of that teen-rage and releasing it to one of the Beasties’ most timeless recordings. *—khal*

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**Artist:** Beastie Boys

**Song:** “Sabotage”

As a turnt up middle schooler, “Sabotage” was inescapable for me. For a group like the Beastie Boys, it was a noisy record, but for a hip-hop loving kid who grew up in a time of Nirvana, it was one of the few tracks that I felt comfortable going ham to during a middle school dance. The best part is that “listen all y’all, it’s a sabotage” builds up for a bit, so what you do is get your crew together and start chanting it, building with each chant. By the time Ad-Rock and the crew are burning out their vocals, you’re just as spent, taking all of that teen-rage and releasing it to one of the Beasties’ most timeless recordings. *—khal*

Artist: Travis Scott

Song: “Upper Echelon”

Nearly all of Travis Scott’s lyrics are written with the explicit purpose of being yelled from the bowels of mosh pits, but one of the lines that started it all was: “We so fuckin’ high, I’m upper echelon.” Whether you’ve actually taken drugs or you’re just hopped up on a large McDonald’s Sprite, screaming about how high (and, uh, “upper echelon”) you are will get your adrenaline going. —Eric Skelton — youtu.be

**Artist:** Travis Scott

**Song:** “Upper Echelon”

Nearly all of Travis Scott’s lyrics are written with the explicit purpose of being yelled from the bowels of mosh pits, but one of the lines that started it all was: “We so fuckin’ high, I’m upper echelon.” Whether you’ve actually taken drugs or you’re just hopped up on a large McDonald’s Sprite, screaming about how high (and, uh, “upper echelon”) you are will get your adrenaline going. *—Eric Skelton*

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**Artist:** Travis Scott

**Song:** “Upper Echelon”

Nearly all of Travis Scott’s lyrics are written with the explicit purpose of being yelled from the bowels of mosh pits, but one of the lines that started it all was: “We so fuckin’ high, I’m upper echelon.” Whether you’ve actually taken drugs or you’re just hopped up on a large McDonald’s Sprite, screaming about how high (and, uh, “upper echelon”) you are will get your adrenaline going. *—Eric Skelton*

Artist: Public Enemy

Song: “Fight the Power”

“Fight the Power” is a borrowed idea made newly iconic. Public Enemy took the Isley Brothers’ funky cry about “all this bullshit going down” and updated it with the “sound of the funky drummer” to provide the soundtrack to Spike Lee’s riotous and brilliant Do the Right Thing. The chorus is simple and powerful, appropriate for rap songs and demonstrations, including the one staged for this song’s classic video. —Shawn Setaro — youtu.be

**Artist:** Public Enemy

**Song:** “Fight the Power”

“Fight the Power” is a borrowed idea made newly iconic. Public Enemy took the Isley Brothers’ funky cry about “all this bullshit going down” and updated it with the “sound of the funky drummer” to provide the soundtrack to Spike Lee’s riotous and brilliant *Do the Right Thing*. The chorus is simple and powerful, appropriate for rap songs and demonstrations, including the one staged for this song’s classic video. *—Shawn Setaro*

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**Artist:** Public Enemy

**Song:** “Fight the Power”

“Fight the Power” is a borrowed idea made newly iconic. Public Enemy took the Isley Brothers’ funky cry about “all this bullshit going down” and updated it with the “sound of the funky drummer” to provide the soundtrack to Spike Lee’s riotous and brilliant *Do the Right Thing*. The chorus is simple and powerful, appropriate for rap songs and demonstrations, including the one staged for this song’s classic video. *—Shawn Setaro*

Artist: Mike Jones

Song: “Back Then”

Can you think of a time where somebody brought up a completely irrelevant human during a conversation, leaving you puzzled about why that person was even mentioned? Well, Texas legend Mike Jones has made it so you can yell, “Who? Mike Jones,” and the point will be made to stop bringing up nobodies. Works every time. —Eric Wells — youtu.be

**Artist:** Mike Jones

**Song:** “Back Then”

Can you think of a time where somebody brought up a completely irrelevant human during a conversation, leaving you puzzled about why that person was even mentioned? Well, Texas legend Mike Jones has made it so you can yell, “Who? *Mike Jones*,” and the point will be made to stop bringing up nobodies. Works every time. *—Eric Wells*

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**Artist:** Mike Jones

**Song:** “Back Then”

Can you think of a time where somebody brought up a completely irrelevant human during a conversation, leaving you puzzled about why that person was even mentioned? Well, Texas legend Mike Jones has made it so you can yell, “Who? *Mike Jones*,” and the point will be made to stop bringing up nobodies. Works every time. *—Eric Wells*

Artist: 2 Chainz

Song: “Birthday Song”

This is a line you should scream out every time you wake up, because you’re speaking wealth into existence. Gucci is surely not burying a corpse that reeks of broke boy. This is a line we all aspire to yell one day, but in the meantime, getting buried in the layaway section of a Walmart is probably more realistic for most. —Eric Wells — youtu.be

**Artist:** 2 Chainz

**Song:** “Birthday Song”

This is a line you should scream out every time you wake up, because you’re speaking wealth into existence. Gucci is surely not burying a corpse that reeks of broke boy. This is a line we all aspire to yell one day, but in the meantime, getting buried in the layaway section of a Walmart is probably more realistic for most. *—Eric Wells*

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**Artist:** 2 Chainz

**Song:** “Birthday Song”

This is a line you should scream out every time you wake up, because you’re speaking wealth into existence. Gucci is surely not burying a corpse that reeks of broke boy. This is a line we all aspire to yell one day, but in the meantime, getting buried in the layaway section of a Walmart is probably more realistic for most. *—Eric Wells*

Artist: Plies

Song: “Wasted”

Playing “Wasted” at a party will forever be a good decision, because there will always be people who keep trying to get wasted like the white boys. When this song comes on, everybody from the baggy jean-wearers to the guys with the tiniest pants in the room will scream these bars while they spill White Claws all over the dance floor. —Eric Wells — youtu.be

**Artist:** Plies

**Song:** “Wasted”

Playing “Wasted” at a party will forever be a good decision, because there will always be people who keep trying to get wasted like the white boys. When this song comes on, everybody from the baggy jean-wearers to the guys with the tiniest pants in the room will scream these bars while they spill White Claws all over the dance floor. *—Eric Wells*

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**Artist:** Plies

**Song:** “Wasted”

Playing “Wasted” at a party will forever be a good decision, because there will always be people who keep trying to get wasted like the white boys. When this song comes on, everybody from the baggy jean-wearers to the guys with the tiniest pants in the room will scream these bars while they spill White Claws all over the dance floor. *—Eric Wells*

Artist: Juicy J

Song: “Slob on My Knob”

With one of the most outrageous parallels drawn between eating food and hanging dong in the bedroom, comes a line that has been screamed for decades. This hazardously horny bar is something you shouldn’t directly yell at anybody, unless you’re prime Wesley Pipes starring in Sista Got a Big Ole Booty Vol. 2. Although, in the privacy of your car or home, this is one of the most screamable bars ever to get yourself hyped. —Eric Wells — youtu.be

**Artist:** Juicy J

**Song:** “Slob on My Knob”

With one of the most outrageous parallels drawn between eating food and hanging dong in the bedroom, comes a line that has been screamed for decades. This hazardously horny bar is something you shouldn’t directly yell at anybody, unless you’re prime Wesley Pipes starring in *Sista Got a Big Ole Booty Vol. 2*. Although, in the privacy of your car or home, this is one of the most screamable bars ever to get yourself hyped. *—Eric Wells*

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**Artist:** Juicy J

**Song:** “Slob on My Knob”

With one of the most outrageous parallels drawn between eating food and hanging dong in the bedroom, comes a line that has been screamed for decades. This hazardously horny bar is something you shouldn’t directly yell at anybody, unless you’re prime Wesley Pipes starring in *Sista Got a Big Ole Booty Vol. 2*. Although, in the privacy of your car or home, this is one of the most screamable bars ever to get yourself hyped. *—Eric Wells*

Artist: Lil Wayne

Song: “We Takin’ Over”

When Lil Wayne recorded his guest verse on DJ Khaled’s 2007 single, “We Takin’ Over,” he was on top of the world. You can hear his confidence in the delivery of every word on the song, but it shines through most clearly during the iconic opening line: “I am the beast, feed me rappers or feed me beats.” At this moment in history, Lil Wayne was untouchable, and that feeling rubbed off on anyone who shouted the line along with him. To this day, it’ll still send a jolt of addrenaline down the spine of anyone who utters it. —Eric Skelton — youtu.be

**Artist:** Lil Wayne

**Song:** “We Takin’ Over”

When Lil Wayne recorded his guest verse on DJ Khaled’s 2007 single, “We Takin’ Over,” he was on top of the world. You can hear his confidence in the delivery of every word on the song, but it shines through most clearly during the iconic opening line: “I am the beast, feed me rappers or feed me beats.” At this moment in history, Lil Wayne was untouchable, and that feeling rubbed off on anyone who shouted the line along with him. To this day, it’ll still send a jolt of addrenaline down the spine of anyone who utters it. *—Eric Skelton*

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**Artist:** Lil Wayne

**Song:** “We Takin’ Over”

When Lil Wayne recorded his guest verse on DJ Khaled’s 2007 single, “We Takin’ Over,” he was on top of the world. You can hear his confidence in the delivery of every word on the song, but it shines through most clearly during the iconic opening line: “I am the beast, feed me rappers or feed me beats.” At this moment in history, Lil Wayne was untouchable, and that feeling rubbed off on anyone who shouted the line along with him. To this day, it’ll still send a jolt of addrenaline down the spine of anyone who utters it. *—Eric Skelton*

Artist: Wu-Tang Clan

Song: “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta Fuck Wit”

Scream it in the club. Howl it in a library. Shriek it at the DMV. No matter where you yell this line from the Wu-Tang Clan’s 1993 single of the same name, it’s a safe bet you’ll get an approving nod from someone in the room. What started as a rebellious war cry has turned into one of the most recognizable lines in the history of rap, so you won’t be the only one yelling along the next time this song comes on in a public setting. —Eric Skelton — youtu.be

**Artist:** Wu-Tang Clan

**Song:** “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta Fuck Wit”

Scream it in the club. Howl it in a library. Shriek it at the DMV. No matter where you yell this line from the Wu-Tang Clan’s 1993 single of the same name, it’s a safe bet you’ll get an approving nod from *someone* in the room. What started as a rebellious war cry has turned into one of the most recognizable lines in the history of rap, so you won’t be the only one yelling along the next time this song comes on in a public setting. *—Eric Skelton*

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**Artist:** Wu-Tang Clan

**Song:** “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta Fuck Wit”

Scream it in the club. Howl it in a library. Shriek it at the DMV. No matter where you yell this line from the Wu-Tang Clan’s 1993 single of the same name, it’s a safe bet you’ll get an approving nod from *someone* in the room. What started as a rebellious war cry has turned into one of the most recognizable lines in the history of rap, so you won’t be the only one yelling along the next time this song comes on in a public setting. *—Eric Skelton*

Artist: Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q

Song: “M.A.A.D. City”

Kendrick Lamar gets so much credit for his songwriting and storytelling skills that it’s easy to forget about his ability to turn a club or a festival on its head with a song like “m.A.A.d city.” It starts off simple enough, with Kendrick’s vocals unaccompanied by any production, but by the time Schoolboy Q’s signature “Yawk!” ad-libs come in, the song explodes. I can’t even begin to describe with words what this bar can do to a room full of otherwise well-behaved people. If you haven’t yet experienced it yourself, watch this video. Then make sure to bug the DJ to play it the next time you’re in a crowded room with a good set of speakers. —Eric Skelton — youtu.be

**Artist:** Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q

**Song:** “M.A.A.D. City”

Kendrick Lamar gets so much credit for his songwriting and storytelling skills that it’s easy to forget about his ability to turn a club or a festival on its head with a song like “m.A.A.d city.” It starts off simple enough, with Kendrick’s vocals unaccompanied by any production, but by the time Schoolboy Q’s signature “Yawk!” ad-libs come in, the song explodes. I can’t even begin to describe with words what this bar can do to a room full of otherwise well-behaved people. If you haven’t yet experienced it yourself, watch this video. Then make sure to bug the DJ to play it the next time you’re in a crowded room with a good set of speakers. *—Eric Skelton*

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**Artist:** Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q

**Song:** “M.A.A.D. City”

Kendrick Lamar gets so much credit for his songwriting and storytelling skills that it’s easy to forget about his ability to turn a club or a festival on its head with a song like “m.A.A.d city.” It starts off simple enough, with Kendrick’s vocals unaccompanied by any production, but by the time Schoolboy Q’s signature “Yawk!” ad-libs come in, the song explodes. I can’t even begin to describe with words what this bar can do to a room full of otherwise well-behaved people. If you haven’t yet experienced it yourself, watch this video. Then make sure to bug the DJ to play it the next time you’re in a crowded room with a good set of speakers. *—Eric Skelton*

Artist: Pimp C

Song: “Int’l Players Anthem”

Everything you need to know about rap music can be found in the difference between André 3000’s opening verse and Pimp C’s follow-up. André takes forever in his verse, layering dense metaphors atop an iconic choir, before eventually settling into a thesis: “Play your part.” Then Pimp C immediately rolls through like a charging rhino and spells out that entire verse in two quick lines. “My bitch a choosy lover, never fuck without a rubber/Never in the sheets, like it on top of the covers.” That two MCs can stand next to each other, approach similar topics, and come out with wildly different results is a testament to the power of rap. After Three Stacks’ contemplative verse, it’s impossible not to scream along as Pimp C reps his girl’s safe practices with these bars that go straight for the jugular. Two different rappers, two different approaches, one outcome. Play your part. —Will Schube — youtu.be

**Artist:** Pimp C

**Song:** “Int’l Players Anthem”

Everything you need to know about rap music can be found in the difference between André 3000’s opening verse and Pimp C’s follow-up. André takes forever in his verse, layering dense metaphors atop an iconic choir, before eventually settling into a thesis: “Play your part.” Then Pimp C immediately rolls through like a charging rhino and spells out that entire verse in two quick lines. “My bitch a choosy lover, never fuck without a rubber/Never in the sheets, like it on top of the covers.” That two MCs can stand next to each other, approach similar topics, and come out with wildly different results is a testament to the power of rap. After Three Stacks’ contemplative verse, it’s impossible not to scream along as Pimp C reps his girl’s safe practices with these bars that go straight for the jugular. Two different rappers, two different approaches, one outcome. Play your part. *—Will Schube*

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**Artist:** Pimp C

**Song:** “Int’l Players Anthem”

Everything you need to know about rap music can be found in the difference between André 3000’s opening verse and Pimp C’s follow-up. André takes forever in his verse, layering dense metaphors atop an iconic choir, before eventually settling into a thesis: “Play your part.” Then Pimp C immediately rolls through like a charging rhino and spells out that entire verse in two quick lines. “My bitch a choosy lover, never fuck without a rubber/Never in the sheets, like it on top of the covers.” That two MCs can stand next to each other, approach similar topics, and come out with wildly different results is a testament to the power of rap. After Three Stacks’ contemplative verse, it’s impossible not to scream along as Pimp C reps his girl’s safe practices with these bars that go straight for the jugular. Two different rappers, two different approaches, one outcome. Play your part. *—Will Schube*

Artist: Young M.A.

Song: “OOOUUU”

On “OOOUUU,” the Henny has Young M.A sauced and she seems to be just going off top, free associating one line after another with no traditional chorus or song structure. But when she’s finally done rapping, she just keeps riffing on the last few lines of the song. And it feels spontaneous but perfect that, “these haters on my body, shake ‘em off,” becomes the line she repeats the most, turning it into the song’s defiant, accidental refrain. —Al Shipley — youtu.be

**Artist:** Young M.A.

**Song:** “OOOUUU”

On “OOOUUU,” the Henny has Young M.A sauced and she seems to be just going off top, free associating one line after another with no traditional chorus or song structure. But when she’s finally done rapping, she just keeps riffing on the last few lines of the song. And it feels spontaneous but perfect that, “these haters on my body, shake ‘em off,” becomes the line she repeats the most, turning it into the song’s defiant, accidental refrain. *—Al Shipley*

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**Artist:** Young M.A.

**Song:** “OOOUUU”

On “OOOUUU,” the Henny has Young M.A sauced and she seems to be just going off top, free associating one line after another with no traditional chorus or song structure. But when she’s finally done rapping, she just keeps riffing on the last few lines of the song. And it feels spontaneous but perfect that, “these haters on my body, shake ‘em off,” becomes the line she repeats the most, turning it into the song’s defiant, accidental refrain. *—Al Shipley*

Artist: Kanye West

Song: “Gold Digger”

A lot of single middle-schoolers were singing along to this record back in 2005. Some of them probably didn’t even know what a prenup was at the time, but that didn’t stop them from chanting the lyrics at their school dances. Even listening back to it now, this line makes you want to call up your spouse—make-believe or real—and ask them to sign on the dotted line. —Jessica McKinney — youtu.be

**Artist:** Kanye West

**Song:** “Gold Digger”

A lot of single middle-schoolers were singing along to this record back in 2005. Some of them probably didn’t even know what a prenup was at the time, but that didn’t stop them from chanting the lyrics at their school dances. Even listening back to it now, this line makes you want to call up your spouse—make-believe or real—and ask them to sign on the dotted line. *—Jessica McKinney*

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**Artist:** Kanye West

**Song:** “Gold Digger”

A lot of single middle-schoolers were singing along to this record back in 2005. Some of them probably didn’t even know what a prenup was at the time, but that didn’t stop them from chanting the lyrics at their school dances. Even listening back to it now, this line makes you want to call up your spouse—make-believe or real—and ask them to sign on the dotted line. *—Jessica McKinney*

Artist: Drake

Song: “Stay Schemin”

The best screamable bars are the ones that can be applied to any situation, and that’s the case with Rick Ross and Drake’s “Stay Schemin.” Although this lyric was in reference to Kobe Bryant, you didn’t have to be a baller to yell, “Bitch, you wasn’t with me shooting in the gym.” The gym could be any location from a college classroom to the workplace. It doesn’t matter. If your partner in any setting didn’t come through for you while you were putting in the work, this lyric can work for you. —Jessica McKinney — youtube.com

**Artist:** Drake

**Song:** “Stay Schemin”

The best screamable bars are the ones that can be applied to any situation, and that’s the case with Rick Ross and Drake’s “Stay Schemin.” Although this lyric was in reference to Kobe Bryant, you didn’t have to be a baller to yell, “Bitch, you wasn’t with me shooting in the gym.” The gym could be any location from a college classroom to the workplace. It doesn’t matter. If your partner in any setting didn’t come through for you while you were putting in the work, this lyric can work for you. *—Jessica McKinney*

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**Artist:** Drake

**Song:** “Stay Schemin”

The best screamable bars are the ones that can be applied to any situation, and that’s the case with Rick Ross and Drake’s “Stay Schemin.” Although this lyric was in reference to Kobe Bryant, you didn’t have to be a baller to yell, “Bitch, you wasn’t with me shooting in the gym.” The gym could be any location from a college classroom to the workplace. It doesn’t matter. If your partner in any setting didn’t come through for you while you were putting in the work, this lyric can work for you. *—Jessica McKinney*

Artist: Cardi B

Song: Bodak Yellow

Rappers like Jadakiss and Young Dro cornered the market on creative metaphors to describe the colors of their cars, but Cardi B saw an open lane to describe the color scheme of her shoes. And the hook on her breakthrough single featured an unforgettable shout-along lyric about the distinctive red soles on black Louboutin heels. And this year, “Bodak Yellow” soundtracked a grisly scene in HBO’s Lovecraft Country that made the “bloody shoes” lyric a little more literal. —Al Shipley — youtu.be

**Artist:** Cardi B

**Song:** Bodak Yellow

Rappers like Jadakiss and Young Dro cornered the market on creative metaphors to describe the colors of their cars, but Cardi B saw an open lane to describe the color scheme of her *shoes*. And the hook on her breakthrough single featured an unforgettable shout-along lyric about the distinctive red soles on black Louboutin heels. And this year, “Bodak Yellow” soundtracked a grisly scene in HBO’s Lovecraft Country that made the “bloody shoes” lyric a little more literal. —Al Shipley

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**Artist:** Cardi B

**Song:** Bodak Yellow

Rappers like Jadakiss and Young Dro cornered the market on creative metaphors to describe the colors of their cars, but Cardi B saw an open lane to describe the color scheme of her *shoes*. And the hook on her breakthrough single featured an unforgettable shout-along lyric about the distinctive red soles on black Louboutin heels. And this year, “Bodak Yellow” soundtracked a grisly scene in HBO’s Lovecraft Country that made the “bloody shoes” lyric a little more literal. —Al Shipley

Artist: Waka Flocka

Song: “Hard in Da Paint”

Aside from the fact that “I go hard in the motherfuckin’ paint!” gave frat boys an anthem for years, Waka’s signature line is perfect. It’s inimitable, and it has transcended the context of the song, now existing as a metaphor for any time you do anything extremely well. The Lex Luger horns are the equivalent of shooting steroids straight into your veins, and when Waka comes in with that perfect half-yelled flow, you can’t help but scream along. —Will Schube — youtu.be

**Artist:** Waka Flocka

**Song:** “Hard in Da Paint”

Aside from the fact that “I go hard in the motherfuckin’ paint!” gave frat boys an anthem for years, Waka’s signature line is perfect. It’s inimitable, and it has transcended the context of the song, now existing as a metaphor for any time you do anything extremely well. The Lex Luger horns are the equivalent of shooting steroids straight into your veins, and when Waka comes in with that perfect half-yelled flow, you can’t help but scream along. *—Will Schube*

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**Artist:** Waka Flocka

**Song:** “Hard in Da Paint”

Aside from the fact that “I go hard in the motherfuckin’ paint!” gave frat boys an anthem for years, Waka’s signature line is perfect. It’s inimitable, and it has transcended the context of the song, now existing as a metaphor for any time you do anything extremely well. The Lex Luger horns are the equivalent of shooting steroids straight into your veins, and when Waka comes in with that perfect half-yelled flow, you can’t help but scream along. *—Will Schube*

Artist: Rich Boy

Song: “Throw Some D’s”

The backing vocals on Rich Boy’s 2006 breakthrough single jump in like a Greek chorus giving the Alabama rapper enthusiastic advice. Rich Boy just bought a Cadillac Eldorado, and it sounds like his whole crew can’t wait for him to finish his sentence and interject that he needs to throw some Dayton rims on them. So in that moment, it’s irresistible to join in and feel like part of Rich Boy’s opinionated crew, chiming in with advice for automotive enhancement. —Al Shipley — youtu.be

**Artist:** Rich Boy

**Song:** “Throw Some D’s”

The backing vocals on Rich Boy’s 2006 breakthrough single jump in like a Greek chorus giving the Alabama rapper enthusiastic advice. Rich Boy just bought a Cadillac Eldorado, and it sounds like his whole crew can’t wait for him to finish his sentence and interject that he needs to throw some Dayton rims on them. So in that moment, it’s irresistible to join in and feel like part of Rich Boy’s opinionated crew, chiming in with advice for automotive enhancement. *—Al Shipley*

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**Artist:** Rich Boy

**Song:** “Throw Some D’s”

The backing vocals on Rich Boy’s 2006 breakthrough single jump in like a Greek chorus giving the Alabama rapper enthusiastic advice. Rich Boy just bought a Cadillac Eldorado, and it sounds like his whole crew can’t wait for him to finish his sentence and interject that he needs to throw some Dayton rims on them. So in that moment, it’s irresistible to join in and feel like part of Rich Boy’s opinionated crew, chiming in with advice for automotive enhancement. *—Al Shipley*

Artist: The Notorious B.I.G.

Song: “Juicy”

For many, “Juicy” was the first time they got to hear the voice of the Notorious B.I.G., and on this anthem, there are a number of memorable bars that the whole club would shout whenever it came on. “It was all a dream” was a good one, as was “Super Nin-tendo, Sega Genesis” (maybe Biggie just knew how to start verses?), but “If you don’t know, now you know, n***a!” was said before the hook, and it felt like the perfect line to not only sum up Biggie’s rise to acclaim. Like many things he said, when Biggie uttered that phrase, we all felt that. —khal — youtu.be

**Artist:** The Notorious B.I.G.

**Song:** “Juicy”

For many, “Juicy” was the first time they got to hear the voice of the Notorious B.I.G., and on this anthem, there are a number of memorable bars that the whole club would shout whenever it came on. “It was all a dream” was a good one, as was “Super Nin-tendo, Sega Genesis” (maybe Biggie just knew how to start verses?), but “If you don’t know, now you know, n***a!” was said before the hook, and it felt like the perfect line to not only sum up Biggie’s rise to acclaim. Like many things he said, when Biggie uttered that phrase, we all felt that. *—khal*

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**Artist:** The Notorious B.I.G.

**Song:** “Juicy”

For many, “Juicy” was the first time they got to hear the voice of the Notorious B.I.G., and on this anthem, there are a number of memorable bars that the whole club would shout whenever it came on. “It was all a dream” was a good one, as was “Super Nin-tendo, Sega Genesis” (maybe Biggie just knew how to start verses?), but “If you don’t know, now you know, n***a!” was said before the hook, and it felt like the perfect line to not only sum up Biggie’s rise to acclaim. Like many things he said, when Biggie uttered that phrase, we all felt that. *—khal*

Artist: YG

Song: “FDT”

There’s nothing I could write that gets to the point better or faster than “Fuck Donald Trump.” —Will Schube — youtu.be

**Artist:** YG

**Song:** “FDT”

There’s nothing I could write that gets to the point better or faster than “Fuck Donald Trump.” *—Will Schube*

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**Artist:** YG

**Song:** “FDT”

There’s nothing I could write that gets to the point better or faster than “Fuck Donald Trump.” *—Will Schube*

Artist: Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz

Song: “Get Low”

This isn’t a bar that you should just randomly scream at an upcoming PTA meeting, unless you’re ready for them to throw your dumb ass out of the building like Uncle Phil used to do to DJ Jazzy Jeff. With that said, this bar is definitely in the Hall of Fame as one of the horniest lines ever. When you’re home alone on a late night and nobody is answering your drunken FaceTime calls, this is the song you crank up to an ignorant volume and scream about your testicular perspiration as loud as you can. —Eric Wells — youtu.be

**Artist:** Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz

**Song:** “Get Low”

This isn’t a bar that you should just randomly scream at an upcoming PTA meeting, unless you’re ready for them to throw your dumb ass out of the building like Uncle Phil used to do to DJ Jazzy Jeff. With that said, this bar is definitely in the Hall of Fame as one of the horniest lines ever. When you’re home alone on a late night and nobody is answering your drunken FaceTime calls, this is the song you crank up to an ignorant volume and scream about your testicular perspiration as loud as you can. —*Eric Wells*

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**Artist:** Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz

**Song:** “Get Low”

This isn’t a bar that you should just randomly scream at an upcoming PTA meeting, unless you’re ready for them to throw your dumb ass out of the building like Uncle Phil used to do to DJ Jazzy Jeff. With that said, this bar is definitely in the Hall of Fame as one of the horniest lines ever. When you’re home alone on a late night and nobody is answering your drunken FaceTime calls, this is the song you crank up to an ignorant volume and scream about your testicular perspiration as loud as you can. —*Eric Wells*

Artist: Nicki Minaj

Song: “Monster”

It’s difficult not to become possessed by your inner-Barb when Nicki’s verse on “Monster” comes on. Nicki has always had a knack for getting her core fans to step into a character when they recite her lyrics, but “Monster” is one those records that will inspire even the biggest thug to get a little theatrical. This is not a bar you should be screaming on the street, unless you’re trying to freak people out, but if you’re in the car or any other safe space, it’s fair game to let that demon inside of you out. —Jessica McKinney — youtu.be

**Artist:** Nicki Minaj

**Song:** “Monster”

It’s difficult *not* to become possessed by your inner-Barb when Nicki’s verse on “Monster” comes on. Nicki has always had a knack for getting her core fans to step into a character when they recite her lyrics, but “Monster” is one those records that will inspire even the biggest thug to get a little theatrical. This is not a bar you should be screaming on the street, unless you’re trying to freak people out, but if you’re in the car or any other safe space, it’s fair game to let that demon inside of you out. *—Jessica McKinney*

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**Artist:** Nicki Minaj

**Song:** “Monster”

It’s difficult *not* to become possessed by your inner-Barb when Nicki’s verse on “Monster” comes on. Nicki has always had a knack for getting her core fans to step into a character when they recite her lyrics, but “Monster” is one those records that will inspire even the biggest thug to get a little theatrical. This is not a bar you should be screaming on the street, unless you’re trying to freak people out, but if you’re in the car or any other safe space, it’s fair game to let that demon inside of you out. *—Jessica McKinney*

Artist: Pop Smoke

Song: “Welcome to the Party”

A line that makes you want to grab the front of your dungarees and start kicking your legs is a timeless bar by the late Pop Smoke. I’ve never yelled about being such a promiscuous scoundrel until I heard this line. This is late-night at the Bodega spot music, and it should be screamed every time it comes on. —Eric Wells — youtu.be

**Artist:** Pop Smoke

**Song:** “Welcome to the Party”

A line that makes you want to grab the front of your dungarees and start kicking your legs is a timeless bar by the late Pop Smoke. I’ve never yelled about being such a promiscuous scoundrel until I heard this line. This is late-night at the Bodega spot music, and it should be screamed every time it comes on. *—Eric Wells*

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**Artist:** Pop Smoke

**Song:** “Welcome to the Party”

A line that makes you want to grab the front of your dungarees and start kicking your legs is a timeless bar by the late Pop Smoke. I’ve never yelled about being such a promiscuous scoundrel until I heard this line. This is late-night at the Bodega spot music, and it should be screamed every time it comes on. *—Eric Wells*

Artist: Jay-Z

Song: “99 Problems”

Ice-T made it a hot line, but Hov made it a hot song. Jay-Z took the hook of the 1993 Ice-T and Brother Marquis collab “99 Problems” and flipped it, making it the centerpiece of a track that turned the original concept on its head, making it about the problems as opposed to, in Ice’s version, the myriad women who were no problem at all. And if there’s one thing people can relate to, even out of the mouth of the hundred million man, it’s having problems. —Shawn Setaro — youtu.be

**Artist:** Jay-Z

**Song:** “99 Problems”

Ice-T made it a hot line, but Hov made it a hot song. Jay-Z took the hook of the 1993 Ice-T and Brother Marquis collab “99 Problems” and flipped it, making it the centerpiece of a track that turned the original concept on its head, making it about the problems as opposed to, in Ice’s version, the myriad women who were no problem at all. And if there’s one thing people can relate to, even out of the mouth of the hundred million man, it’s having problems. *—Shawn Setaro*

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**Artist:** Jay-Z

**Song:** “99 Problems”

Ice-T made it a hot line, but Hov made it a hot song. Jay-Z took the hook of the 1993 Ice-T and Brother Marquis collab “99 Problems” and flipped it, making it the centerpiece of a track that turned the original concept on its head, making it about the problems as opposed to, in Ice’s version, the myriad women who were no problem at all. And if there’s one thing people can relate to, even out of the mouth of the hundred million man, it’s having problems. *—Shawn Setaro*

Artist: Big Sean

Song: “I Don’t Fuck With You”

“I Don’t Fuck With You” is believed to be aimed at one of Big Sean’s ex-girlfriends, but the great thing about this particular line is that it really has no target. You could yell it to an ex you see at a random event, or at a dude who stepped on your shoes in the club, or even at a troll online. It’s an all-encompassing lyric that only truly works if you yell it with your whole chest, though. By the time you’re done, you’ll feel just a little better about whoever wronged you. —Jessica McKinney — youtu.be

**Artist:** Big Sean

**Song:** “I Don’t Fuck With You”

“I Don’t Fuck With You” is believed to be aimed at one of Big Sean’s ex-girlfriends, but the great thing about this particular line is that it really has no target. You could yell it to an ex you see at a random event, or at a dude who stepped on your shoes in the club, or even at a troll online. It’s an all-encompassing lyric that only truly works if you yell it with your whole chest, though. By the time you’re done, you’ll feel just a little better about whoever wronged you. *—Jessica McKinney*

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**Artist:** Big Sean

**Song:** “I Don’t Fuck With You”

“I Don’t Fuck With You” is believed to be aimed at one of Big Sean’s ex-girlfriends, but the great thing about this particular line is that it really has no target. You could yell it to an ex you see at a random event, or at a dude who stepped on your shoes in the club, or even at a troll online. It’s an all-encompassing lyric that only truly works if you yell it with your whole chest, though. By the time you’re done, you’ll feel just a little better about whoever wronged you. *—Jessica McKinney*

Artist: Future

Song: “Thought It Was a Drought”

This Future bar made everybody and their auntie contemplate buying Gucci flip flops. The entire track might be one of the most screamable songs of all time, but something about the idea of getting lusty in a pair of overpriced flip flops makes you want to shout this particular line until the people living on planet Nibiru can hear you. —Eric Wells — youtu.be

**Artist:** Future

**Song:** “Thought It Was a Drought”

This Future bar made everybody and their auntie contemplate buying Gucci flip flops. The entire track might be one of the most screamable songs of all time, but something about the idea of getting lusty in a pair of overpriced flip flops makes you want to shout this particular line until the people living on planet Nibiru can hear you. *—Eric Wells*

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**Artist:** Future

**Song:** “Thought It Was a Drought”

This Future bar made everybody and their auntie contemplate buying Gucci flip flops. The entire track might be one of the most screamable songs of all time, but something about the idea of getting lusty in a pair of overpriced flip flops makes you want to shout this particular line until the people living on planet Nibiru can hear you. *—Eric Wells*

Artist: 2 Chainz

Song: “Birthday Song”

2 Chainz’s “Birthday Song” has become a go-to anthem for anyone in the club celebrating their birthday with friends. It doesn’t matter where you are or what you’re doing, when this song drops, you can expect the birthday girl or boy to abandon everything and sing, “All I want for my birthday is a big bootie ’ho,” while their friends point and cheer. —Jessica McKinney — youtu.be

**Artist:** 2 Chainz

**Song:** “Birthday Song”

2 Chainz’s “Birthday Song” has become a go-to anthem for anyone in the club celebrating their birthday with friends. It doesn’t matter where you are or what you’re doing, when this song drops, you can expect the birthday girl or boy to abandon everything and sing, “All I want for my birthday is a big bootie ’ho,” while their friends point and cheer. *—Jessica McKinney*

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**Artist:** 2 Chainz

**Song:** “Birthday Song”

2 Chainz’s “Birthday Song” has become a go-to anthem for anyone in the club celebrating their birthday with friends. It doesn’t matter where you are or what you’re doing, when this song drops, you can expect the birthday girl or boy to abandon everything and sing, “All I want for my birthday is a big bootie ’ho,” while their friends point and cheer. *—Jessica McKinney*

Artist: Jay-Z

Song: “Public Service Announcement”

The piano notes are as iconic as the bar itself. I’ve seen kids who wouldn’t know a piano key from a cocaine key learn the notes to “Public Service Announcement.” The Just Blaze beat is an all-timer, and it’s no surprise that within Hov’s vast, sprawling discography, “Public Service Announcement” remains a live staple. “Allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is Hov!” is an all-time line not only because of its immediate catchiness, but because it so succinctly and cockily captured Jay at that moment in his career. —Will Schube — youtu.be

**Artist:** Jay-Z

**Song:** “Public Service Announcement”

The piano notes are as iconic as the bar itself. I’ve seen kids who wouldn’t know a piano key from a cocaine key learn the notes to “Public Service Announcement.” The Just Blaze beat is an all-timer, and it’s no surprise that within Hov’s vast, sprawling discography, “Public Service Announcement” remains a live staple. “Allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is Hov!” is an all-time line not only because of its immediate catchiness, but because it so succinctly and cockily captured Jay at that moment in his career. *—Will Schube*

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**Artist:** Jay-Z

**Song:** “Public Service Announcement”

The piano notes are as iconic as the bar itself. I’ve seen kids who wouldn’t know a piano key from a cocaine key learn the notes to “Public Service Announcement.” The Just Blaze beat is an all-timer, and it’s no surprise that within Hov’s vast, sprawling discography, “Public Service Announcement” remains a live staple. “Allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is Hov!” is an all-time line not only because of its immediate catchiness, but because it so succinctly and cockily captured Jay at that moment in his career. *—Will Schube*

Artist: N.W.A.

Song: “Fuck Tha Police”

It’s a rally cry that struck a chord when it was released back in 1988, and it remains extremely relevant to this day. Three simple, but powerful words: “Fuck the police!” Equally appropriate to yell inside a club or at a protest, the phrase has transcended music over time. There’s nothing complicated or confusing about it. Anyone who yells it knows exactly what message they’re trying to convey, and over 30 years after it first dropped, it remains one of the most screamable rap bars of all time. —Eric Skelton — youtu.be

**Artist:** N.W.A.

**Song:** “Fuck Tha Police”

It’s a rally cry that struck a chord when it was released back in 1988, and it remains extremely relevant to this day. Three simple, but powerful words: “Fuck the police!” Equally appropriate to yell inside a club or at a protest, the phrase has transcended music over time. There’s nothing complicated or confusing about it. Anyone who yells it knows exactly what message they’re trying to convey, and over 30 years after it first dropped, it remains one of the most screamable rap bars of all time. *—Eric Skelton*

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**Artist:** N.W.A.

**Song:** “Fuck Tha Police”

It’s a rally cry that struck a chord when it was released back in 1988, and it remains extremely relevant to this day. Three simple, but powerful words: “Fuck the police!” Equally appropriate to yell inside a club or at a protest, the phrase has transcended music over time. There’s nothing complicated or confusing about it. Anyone who yells it knows exactly what message they’re trying to convey, and over 30 years after it first dropped, it remains one of the most screamable rap bars of all time. *—Eric Skelton*

Artist: Chief Keef

Song: “Faneto”

The American military used to bring out live bands to perform music and give the soldiers a confidence boost. So, imagine 10,000 troops getting ready for war as Chief Keef performs “Faneto,” accompanied by a live band. There’s arguably not a single line in the Star-Spangled Banner that’s as adrenaline-inducing as this bar in “Faneto.” No matter what your background is, it’s impossible to hear this line and not be ready to run through a brick wall. It’s one of the most electric opening lines in music history. —Eric Wells — youtu.be

**Artist:** Chief Keef

**Song:** “Faneto”

The American military used to bring out live bands to perform music and give the soldiers a confidence boost. So, imagine 10,000 troops getting ready for war as Chief Keef performs “Faneto,” accompanied by a live band. There’s arguably not a single line in the Star-Spangled Banner that’s as adrenaline-inducing as this bar in “Faneto.” No matter what your background is, it’s impossible to hear this line and *not* be ready to run through a brick wall. It’s one of the most electric opening lines in music history. *—Eric Wells*

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**Artist:** Chief Keef

**Song:** “Faneto”

The American military used to bring out live bands to perform music and give the soldiers a confidence boost. So, imagine 10,000 troops getting ready for war as Chief Keef performs “Faneto,” accompanied by a live band. There’s arguably not a single line in the Star-Spangled Banner that’s as adrenaline-inducing as this bar in “Faneto.” No matter what your background is, it’s impossible to hear this line and *not* be ready to run through a brick wall. It’s one of the most electric opening lines in music history. *—Eric Wells*

Artist: Crime Mob

Song: “Knuck If You Buck”

If you hear this song come on in a club, keep your head on a swivel, or you might catch a Jorge Masvidal-type flying knee to the cranium. Screaming this bar at a club is on par with screaming “Worldstar”; it’s very likely somebody will end up leaving the club with a size-12 shoe imprint in their chest, like Bruce Lee vs. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. —Eric Wells — youtu.be

**Artist:** Crime Mob

**Song:** “Knuck If You Buck”

If you hear this song come on in a club, keep your head on a swivel, or you might catch a Jorge Masvidal-type flying knee to the cranium. Screaming this bar at a club is on par with screaming “Worldstar”; it’s very likely somebody will end up leaving the club with a size-12 shoe imprint in their chest, like Bruce Lee vs. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. —*Eric Wells*

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**Artist:** Crime Mob

**Song:** “Knuck If You Buck”

If you hear this song come on in a club, keep your head on a swivel, or you might catch a Jorge Masvidal-type flying knee to the cranium. Screaming this bar at a club is on par with screaming “Worldstar”; it’s very likely somebody will end up leaving the club with a size-12 shoe imprint in their chest, like Bruce Lee vs. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. —*Eric Wells*

Artist: Ludacris

Song: “Move Bitch”

This legendary Ludacris line is something we’ve all wanted to scream at somebody. This is the bar you yell when you’re in a rush to go somewhere and the car in front of you is lip-syncing to their 3 viewers on Instagram Live and paying no attention to the road. We get it, you know the lyrics to the new Lil Baby song. You’ll never be 4PF though, so pay attention and drive your 2012 Kia Soul to wherever you’re going. Move bitch, get out the way. —Eric Wells — youtube.com

**Artist:** Ludacris

**Song:** “Move Bitch”

This legendary Ludacris line is something we’ve all wanted to scream at somebody. This is the bar you yell when you’re in a rush to go somewhere and the car in front of you is lip-syncing to their 3 viewers on Instagram Live and paying no attention to the road. We get it, you know the lyrics to the new Lil Baby song. You’ll never be 4PF though, so pay attention and drive your 2012 Kia Soul to wherever you’re going. Move bitch, get out the way. —*Eric Wells*

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**Artist:** Ludacris

**Song:** “Move Bitch”

This legendary Ludacris line is something we’ve all wanted to scream at somebody. This is the bar you yell when you’re in a rush to go somewhere and the car in front of you is lip-syncing to their 3 viewers on Instagram Live and paying no attention to the road. We get it, you know the lyrics to the new Lil Baby song. You’ll never be 4PF though, so pay attention and drive your 2012 Kia Soul to wherever you’re going. Move bitch, get out the way. —*Eric Wells*

Artist: Rick Ross

Song: “B.M.F.”

In a classic bar that served as one of the main inspirations for us putting this list together in the first place, Rick Ross gave us a timeless gem. I honestly don’t think there’s not an inappropriate time to scream this bar. Rick Ross achieved Ric Flair status with this line, because just like Flair chest chops, directly after you you scream this bar out, everybody in a 200-foot radius must scream “Wooooooo!” The rules are the rules. —Eric Wells — youtu.be

**Artist:** Rick Ross

**Song:** “B.M.F.”

In a classic bar that served as one of the main inspirations for us putting this list together in the first place, Rick Ross gave us a timeless gem. I honestly don’t think there’s *not* an inappropriate time to scream this bar. Rick Ross achieved Ric Flair status with this line, because just like Flair chest chops, directly after you you scream this bar out, everybody in a 200-foot radius must scream “Wooooooo!” The rules are the rules. —*Eric Wells*

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**Artist:** Rick Ross

**Song:** “B.M.F.”

In a classic bar that served as one of the main inspirations for us putting this list together in the first place, Rick Ross gave us a timeless gem. I honestly don’t think there’s *not* an inappropriate time to scream this bar. Rick Ross achieved Ric Flair status with this line, because just like Flair chest chops, directly after you you scream this bar out, everybody in a 200-foot radius must scream “Wooooooo!” The rules are the rules. —*Eric Wells*

Artist: Bobby Shmurda

Song: “Hot N*gga”

Hindsight is 20/20, and Bobby Shmurda’s viral hit sounds different now than it did in 2014, when we first saw the Vines of Shmurda declaring “Mitch caught a body ‘bout a week ago” and throwing his hat in the air. By the end of the year, Shmurda and many members of his GS9 crew were arrested, and the Brooklyn rapper’s lyrics were used against them in court. Mitch (real name Deshain Crockett) caught a number of charges, including two counts of attempted murder, and he and Shmurda are still in prison today. But if you hear the song now, you’ll probably still want to scream along “caught a body ‘bout a week ago!” and hit the Shmoney Dance. —Al Shipley — youtu.be

**Artist:** Bobby Shmurda

**Song:** “Hot N*gga”

Hindsight is 20/20, and Bobby Shmurda’s viral hit sounds different now than it did in 2014, when we first saw the Vines of Shmurda declaring “Mitch caught a body ‘bout a week ago” and throwing his hat in the air. By the end of the year, Shmurda and many members of his GS9 crew were arrested, and the Brooklyn rapper’s lyrics were used against them in court. Mitch (real name Deshain Crockett) caught a number of charges, including two counts of attempted murder, and he and Shmurda are still in prison today. But if you hear the song now, you’ll probably still want to scream along “caught a body ‘bout a week ago!” and hit the Shmoney Dance. *—Al Shipley*

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**Artist:** Bobby Shmurda

**Song:** “Hot N*gga”

Hindsight is 20/20, and Bobby Shmurda’s viral hit sounds different now than it did in 2014, when we first saw the Vines of Shmurda declaring “Mitch caught a body ‘bout a week ago” and throwing his hat in the air. By the end of the year, Shmurda and many members of his GS9 crew were arrested, and the Brooklyn rapper’s lyrics were used against them in court. Mitch (real name Deshain Crockett) caught a number of charges, including two counts of attempted murder, and he and Shmurda are still in prison today. But if you hear the song now, you’ll probably still want to scream along “caught a body ‘bout a week ago!” and hit the Shmoney Dance. *—Al Shipley*

Artist: Drake

Song: “Know Yourself”

For the first 107 seconds of “Know Yourself,” Drake raps over a slow and understated beat, utilizing a methodical flow. The song has a nice late-night vibe to it, but it doesn’t sound like anything you would think of playing in a nightclub full of people. Then, the beat switches, and Drake shouts nine words that change everything: “I was running through the 6 with my woes.” Just like that, the laid-back song transforms into a club anthem. When “Know Yourself” was released, whether you were actually in Toronto or at a club somewhere in the midwest, it was inescapable. If you didn’t shout these nine words during a night out in 2015, did you even really go out? “Know Yourself” has one of the most iconic beat switches of the last decade, and easily one of the most screamable rap lyrics of all time. —Eric Skelton — youtube.com

**Artist:** Drake

**Song:** “Know Yourself”

For the first 107 seconds of “Know Yourself,” Drake raps over a slow and understated beat, utilizing a methodical flow. The song has a nice late-night vibe to it, but it doesn’t sound like anything you would think of playing in a nightclub full of people. Then, the beat switches, and Drake shouts nine words that change everything: “I was running through the 6 with my *woes.*” Just like that, the laid-back song transforms into a club anthem. When “Know Yourself” was released, whether you were actually in Toronto or at a club somewhere in the midwest, it was inescapable. If you didn’t shout these nine words during a night out in 2015, did you even *really* go out? “Know Yourself” has one of the most iconic beat switches of the last decade, and easily one of the most screamable rap lyrics of all time. *—Eric Skelton*

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**Artist:** Drake

**Song:** “Know Yourself”

For the first 107 seconds of “Know Yourself,” Drake raps over a slow and understated beat, utilizing a methodical flow. The song has a nice late-night vibe to it, but it doesn’t sound like anything you would think of playing in a nightclub full of people. Then, the beat switches, and Drake shouts nine words that change everything: “I was running through the 6 with my *woes.*” Just like that, the laid-back song transforms into a club anthem. When “Know Yourself” was released, whether you were actually in Toronto or at a club somewhere in the midwest, it was inescapable. If you didn’t shout these nine words during a night out in 2015, did you even *really* go out? “Know Yourself” has one of the most iconic beat switches of the last decade, and easily one of the most screamable rap lyrics of all time. *—Eric Skelton*

Artist: Meek Mill

Song: “Dreams and Nightmares (Intro)”

The seminal line from Meek Mill’s 2012 hit, “Dreams and Nightmares,” has only become more iconic with time. “Hold up, wait a minute, y’all thought I was finished?” is an amazing bar, especially within the context of the song, and it took on a second life when it became the unofficial anthem during the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl run in 2017-2018. Between the Eagles’ embrace and Meek’s triumphant emergence from prison, the song’s prolonged success was inevitable. But really, it’s hard to imagine “Dreams and Nightmares” being anything other than a hit. Meek’s delivery is infectious. He sounds like he’s on top of a mountain, and as he delivers that iconic bar, “Hold up, wait a minute, y’all thought I was finished?,” he sounds stunningly aware of how impactful his words are. It turns out we all were, too. —Will Schube — youtube.com

**Artist:** Meek Mill

**Song:** “Dreams and Nightmares (Intro)”

The seminal line from Meek Mill’s 2012 hit, “Dreams and Nightmares,” has only become more iconic with time. “Hold up, wait a minute, y’all thought I was finished?” is an amazing bar, especially within the context of the song, and it took on a second life when it became the unofficial anthem during the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl run in 2017-2018. Between the Eagles’ embrace and Meek’s triumphant emergence from prison, the song’s prolonged success was inevitable. But really, it’s hard to imagine “Dreams and Nightmares” being anything other than a hit. Meek’s delivery is infectious. He sounds like he’s on top of a mountain, and as he delivers that iconic bar, “Hold up, wait a minute, y’all thought I was finished?,” he sounds stunningly aware of how impactful his words are. It turns out we all were, too. *—Will Schube*

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**Artist:** Meek Mill

**Song:** “Dreams and Nightmares (Intro)”

The seminal line from Meek Mill’s 2012 hit, “Dreams and Nightmares,” has only become more iconic with time. “Hold up, wait a minute, y’all thought I was finished?” is an amazing bar, especially within the context of the song, and it took on a second life when it became the unofficial anthem during the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl run in 2017-2018. Between the Eagles’ embrace and Meek’s triumphant emergence from prison, the song’s prolonged success was inevitable. But really, it’s hard to imagine “Dreams and Nightmares” being anything other than a hit. Meek’s delivery is infectious. He sounds like he’s on top of a mountain, and as he delivers that iconic bar, “Hold up, wait a minute, y’all thought I was finished?,” he sounds stunningly aware of how impactful his words are. It turns out we all were, too. *—Will Schube*

Artist: Chief Keef

Song: “I Don’t Like”

Since the beginning of time, there have been many things to dislike in this world, but until a young Keith Farrelle Cozart uploaded this music video to YouTube in 2012, no one had properly articulated the feeling of disgust that occurs when you really don’t like something. Now, eight years after its release, I have a hard time remembering how society even functioned pre-“I Don’t Like.” It’s like trying to picture what happened at birthday parties before the “Happy Birthday” song was invented. If you don’t get a chance to yell, “That’s that shit I don’t like,” over a Young Chop beat when you’re upset about something, what are you supposed to do? The best screamable rap bars can be applied to many situations at once, doubling as one-size-fits-all mantras that mean something to everyone who hears them. That’s certainly the case with “I Don’t Like.” For Keef, it was a sneak disser who set him off. For you, it might be a cranky old man who scuffed your shoes in line at the bank. Or maybe you just really dislike your boss. No matter what the source of the outrage is, though, any time “I Don’t Like” comes on in a crowded room, everyone knows exactly what to do. —Eric Skelton — youtu.be

**Artist:** Chief Keef

**Song:** “I Don’t Like”

Since the beginning of time, there have been many things to dislike in this world, but until a young Keith Farrelle Cozart uploaded this music video to YouTube in 2012, no one had properly articulated the feeling of disgust that occurs when you *really* don’t like something. Now, eight years after its release, I have a hard time remembering how society even functioned pre-“I Don’t Like.” It’s like trying to picture what happened at birthday parties before the “Happy Birthday” song was invented. If you don’t get a chance to yell, “That’s that shit I don’t like,” over a Young Chop beat when you’re upset about something, what are you supposed to do? The best screamable rap bars can be applied to many situations at once, doubling as one-size-fits-all mantras that mean something to everyone who hears them. That’s certainly the case with “I Don’t Like.” For Keef, it was a sneak disser who set him off. For you, it might be a cranky old man who scuffed your shoes in line at the bank. Or maybe you just *really* dislike your boss. No matter what the source of the outrage is, though, any time “I Don’t Like” comes on in a crowded room, everyone knows exactly what to do. *—Eric Skelton*

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**Artist:** Chief Keef

**Song:** “I Don’t Like”

Since the beginning of time, there have been many things to dislike in this world, but until a young Keith Farrelle Cozart uploaded this music video to YouTube in 2012, no one had properly articulated the feeling of disgust that occurs when you *really* don’t like something. Now, eight years after its release, I have a hard time remembering how society even functioned pre-“I Don’t Like.” It’s like trying to picture what happened at birthday parties before the “Happy Birthday” song was invented. If you don’t get a chance to yell, “That’s that shit I don’t like,” over a Young Chop beat when you’re upset about something, what are you supposed to do? The best screamable rap bars can be applied to many situations at once, doubling as one-size-fits-all mantras that mean something to everyone who hears them. That’s certainly the case with “I Don’t Like.” For Keef, it was a sneak disser who set him off. For you, it might be a cranky old man who scuffed your shoes in line at the bank. Or maybe you just *really* dislike your boss. No matter what the source of the outrage is, though, any time “I Don’t Like” comes on in a crowded room, everyone knows exactly what to do. *—Eric Skelton*

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50 Most Screamable Rap Bars

50. “B*tch, don’t wear no shoes in my house”

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49. “Hurry up with my damn croissants”

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48. “I ain’t never scared”

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47. “Rawr! Rawr! Like a dungeon dragon”

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46. “The whole Byrd Gang’s in here, like Kurt Cobain was here”

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45. “Don't call it a comeback”

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44. “I wear every single chain, even when I’m in the house”

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43. “Blaow! N***a, hold that! Blaow!”

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42. “First off, f*ck your b*tch and the clique you claim”

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41. “Keep your heart, Three Stacks, keep your heart”

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40. “I’m not a nice person”

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39. “Had me out like a light, like a light”

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38. “Uh-uh, you can’t tell me nothing”

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37. “B*tch, you guessed it”

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36. “Listen all y’all, it’s a sabotage”

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35. “We so f*ckin’ high, I’m upper echelon”

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34. “Fight the power”

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33. “Who? Mike Jones”

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32. “When I die, bury me inside the Gucci store”

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31. “I don’t wear tight jeans like the white boys”

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30. “Slob on my knob, like corn on the cob”

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29. “I am the beast, feed me rappers or feed me beats”

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28. “Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nothin’ to f*ck with”

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27. “Every time I’m in the street I hear—Yawk! Yawk! Yawk! Yawk!”

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26. “My b*tch a choosy lover, never f*ck without a rubber”

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25. “These haters on my body, shake ’em off”

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24. “We want prenup! We want prenup!”

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23. “You wasn't with me shootin’ in the gym”

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22. “These expensive, these is red bottoms, these is bloody shoes”

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21. “I go hard in the motherf*ckin’ paint”

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20. “Throw some D’s on that b*tch”

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19. “If you don’t know, now you know”

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18. “F*ck Donald Trump”

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17. “To the window, to the wall! ’Til the sweat drop down my balls”

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16. “Aaaaah, I’m a motherf*cking monster”

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15. “B*tch, I’m a thot, get me lit”

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14. “I got 99 problems, but a b*tch ain’t one”

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42. “First off, fck your btch and the clique you claim”

26. “My btch a choosy lover, never fck without a rubber”

12. “I just fcked yo btch in some Gucci flip flops"