The Best 4th of July Rap References
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There aren’t many holidays as unifying and celebratory as Independence day. From the fireworks lighting up the sky to the racks on racks on racks of barbecue, the good vibes are plentiful. The long-ass holiday weekend feels are so distinctly jubilant that your favorite rapper has probably made reference to the holiday more than once. The lyrics can be just as celebratory as the holiday, drawing parallels to the imagery of fireworks in the night sky, while others can be surprisingly grim. From 21 Savage to Jay Z, here are some of the more noteworthy Fourth of July references in hip-hop.
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