59 Songs About Famous people (Pop, Rap & More)

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59 Songs About Famous people (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Pop Songs About Famous people

1. Like a Prayer by Madonna

Artist: Madonna
Album: Like a Prayer
Year: 1989

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is not her husband. She is torn between her love for him and her duty to her husband. She prays for guidance.

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2. Vogue by Madonna

Artist: Madonna
Album: I’m Breathless
Year: 1990

The song is about a person’s love and admiration for another person, and how that person makes them feel.

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3. Angels by Robbie Williams

Artist: Robbie Williams
Album: Life thru a Lens
Year: 1997

The song is about how guardian angels are always watching over us, even when we don’t realize it. They are there to protect us from harm and guide us through life. Even when we make mistakes, they are there to help us learn and grow from them.

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II. Latest Songs About Famous people

1. Boys by Charli XCX

Artist: Charli XCX
Album: Promising Young Woman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Year: 2020

The song is about a group of girls who are better than the boys and don’t need them.

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2. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Red
Year: 2012

The song is about a failed relationship and how the protagonist is never going to get back together with their ex.

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3. Dear John by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Speak Now
Year: 2010

The song is about a young woman who is in a relationship with a man who is constantly away on military tours. She is left feeling lonely and neglected. She eventually ends the relationship, but still has fond memories of the time they spent together.

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4. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Album: Second Helping
Year: 1974

The song is about a man who is from Alabama and is proud of it. He talks about how he loves the state and its people. He also talks about how he is not a fan of the city life and how he is happy to be back home.

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5. Without Me by Halsey

Artist: Halsey
Album: Without Me
Year: 2018

Halsey’s song “Without Me” is a haunting ballad about a toxic relationship. The song reflects on the singer’s experience with an abusive partner, and how she was able to finally break free. The lyrics are powerful and emotive, and the song has a haunting, ethereal quality that makes it all the more impactful.

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6. 7 Things by Miley Cyrus

Artist: Miley Cyrus
Album: Breakout
Year: 2008

The song is about a break-up and how the person regrets all of the things that they did wrong in the relationship.

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7. Still Feel Like Your Man by John Mayer

Artist: John Mayer
Album: The Search for Everything
Year: 2017

The song is about a man who is struggling to get over his ex-girlfriend. He is still in love with her and can’t seem to let her go.

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III. Rock Songs About Famous people

1. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

Artist: Queen
Album: A Night at the Opera
Year: 1975

The song is about a man who has killed someone and is pleading with God to save him. He is reflecting on his life and how he got to this point. He is regretful and scared of what will happen to him.

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2. Candle In The Wind by Elton John

Artist: Elton John
Album: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Year: 1973

“Candle in the Wind” is a song by Elton John, written in 1973 by Bernie Taupin in tribute to Marilyn Monroe. The song was released as a single in 1974, and reached number six in the UK Singles Chart. In the US, it was certified Gold and Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

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3. Voodoo Child (Slight Return) by Jimi Hendrix

Artist: Jimi Hendrix
Album: Battle of Deep Purple & Jimi Hendrix
Year: 1970

The song is about a voodoo child who is able to control people with his music. He is able to make them do what he wants and they are powerless to resist.

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4. You’re So Vain by Carly Simon

Artist: Carly Simon
Album: No Secrets
Year: 1972

The song is about a egotistical man who is blind to his own faults. The singer has been in a relationship with him and has seen firsthand how narcissistic he is. She’s tried to warn him about his ways but he never seems to listen. In the end, she’s left feeling used and unimportant.

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5. The Times They Are A-Changin’ by Bob Dylan

Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: The Times They Are a-Changin’
Year: 1964

The song is about how the world is constantly changing and how people need to change with it. Dylan sings about how the old ways of doing things are no longer effective and how people need to adapt to the new ways. He also talks about how the future is always unknown and how people need to be prepared for it.

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6. Dude (Looks Like A Lady) by Aerosmith

Artist: Aerosmith
Album: Permanent Vacation
Year: 1987

The song is about a woman who is dressed up like a man and the men she meets while she is out. The men all think she is a man and she uses this to her advantage. She is able to get what she wants from the men because they think she is one of them.

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7. Like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan

Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: Highway 61 Revisited
Year: 1965

The song is about a person who has lost everything and is now living on the streets. The person is looking back on their life and wondering how they got to this point.

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8. Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond

Artist: Neil Diamond
Album: Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show
Year: 1969

The song is about a man who is looking back on a past relationship and remembering all the good times he had with his former partner. He is reminiscing about all the happy moments they shared together, and how he is now struggling to move on without her.

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9. Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Beggars Banquet
Year: 1968

The song is told from the perspective of Satan, who sympathizes with humans and their struggles. He talks about how he has been around for centuries, and has seen humans at their worst and their best. He talks about how humans are capable of great evil, but also great good. In the end, he says that he will be there for humans until the end of time.

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10. Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani

Artist: Gwen Stefani
Album: Love. Angel. Music. Baby.
Year: 2004

“Hollaback Girl” is a song by American singer Gwen Stefani from her debut solo studio album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby. (2004). Written by Stefani, Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, the song is a mid-tempo hip hop track that features a heavy synthpop sound. The song’s lyrics are based on Stefani’s experiences in high school, and its title refers to the act of “hollering” or “catcalling” at someone.

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11. All Along the Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix

Artist: Jimi Hendrix
Album: Electric Ladyland
Year: 1968

The song is a cover of a Bob Dylan song and is about a person who is warning others about an impending danger.

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12. I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Out of Our Heads
Year: 1965

The song is about a man who is not content with what he has and is always searching for more. He is not satisfied with material possessions, women, or anything else. The only thing that seems to make him happy is music.

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13. Imagine by John Lennon

Artist: John Lennon
Album:
Year: 1971

John Lennon’s “Imagine” is a song about peace and love. He imagines a world where there is no war or hate, and people are free to live their lives in peace and harmony.

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14. You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette

Artist: Alanis Morissette
Album: Jagged Little Pill
Year: 1995

The song is about a woman who is angry with her ex-boyfriend because he left her for another woman. She sings about how he should know how she feels and how he has hurt her.

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15. Hey Jude by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album: Hey Jude
Year: 1968

The song is about a young boy, Jude, whose parents are getting a divorce. Jude’s mother is leaving his father for another man, and Jude is having a hard time understanding why. The song is a message of support from Paul McCartney to Jude, telling him to “take a sad song and make it better.”

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16. So What by Pink

Artist: Pink
Album: Funhouse
Year: 2008

The song is about a woman who is done with her cheating boyfriend and is ready to move on. She is sick of his lies and is ready to find someone who will treat her better.

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17. I’ll Stick Around by Foo Fighters

Artist: Foo Fighters
Album: Foo Fighters
Year: 1995

The song is about a relationship that is coming to an end. The singer is trying to convince the other person to stay, but he knows that he will eventually be left behind.

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18. Robert De Niro’s Waiting by Bananarama

Artist: Bananarama
Album: Bananarama (Collector’s Edition)
Year: 1984

The song is about a woman who is waiting for her boyfriend to come home. She is bored and frustrated, and she starts to imagine what it would be like if she were in a movie with Robert De Niro.

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IV. R&B Songs About Famous people

1. Billie Jean by Michael Jackson

Artist: Michael Jackson
Album: Thriller
Year: 1982

The song is about a woman named Billie Jean who is accused of having an affair with a married man. The man’s wife finds out and threatens to kill Billie Jean. The song is about the man’s internal struggle with whether or not to believe his wife or Billie Jean.

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2. The Boy Is Mine by Monica, Brandy

Artist: Monica, Brandy
Album: Never Say Never
Year: 1998

The song is about two women who are fighting over a man. They both claim that the man is theirs, and they are not willing to let him go.

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3. Remember the Time by Michael Jackson

Artist: Michael Jackson
Album: Dangerous
Year: 1991

The song is about a man who is reminiscing about a past relationship. He is wondering if his former lover remembers the special moments they shared together.

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4. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

Artist: Queen
Album: A Night at the Opera
Year: 1975

The song is about a man who has killed someone and is pleading with God to save him. He is reflecting on his life and how he got to this point. He is regretful and scared of what will happen to him.

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5. Diamonds by Rihanna

Artist: Rihanna
Album: Unapologetic
Year: 2012

The song is about a person who is in love with someone who is unattainable. The person is trying to convince themselves that they don’t need the other person, and that they are better off without them.

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6. No One by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: As I Am
Year: 2007

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is in love with someone else. She is trying to tell him that she is the one for him and that he should not be with anyone else.

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7. Don’t Stop the Music by Robyn

Artist: Robyn
Album: Good Girl Gone Bad
Year: 2007

The song is about a woman who is enjoying a night out dancing and doesn’t want the night to end. She is urging her friends to keep dancing and not to stop the music. The song has a catchy beat and is sure to get listeners moving.

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8. Halo by Beyoncé

Artist: Beyoncé
Album: I Am… Sasha Fierce
Year: 2008

Halo is a song by Beyoncé. It was released as the lead single from her third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce (2008). The song was written by Beyoncé, Ryan Tedder, and Evan Bogart, and produced by Beyoncé and Ryan Tedder. The song was released for digital download on October 24, 2008, and to radio stations on October 28, 2008. Halo is a pop and R&B ballad that features piano and synth instrumentation. The song’s lyrics describe the feeling of finding ones “halo” or soulmate.

Halo peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and topped the charts in Norway, Poland, and Slovakia. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised Beyoncé’s vocal performance and the song’s production. Halo won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 52nd Grammy Awards. The song’s accompanying music video was directed by Beyoncé and Philip Andelman. It won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

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9. I Wanna Be Down by Brandy

Artist: Brandy
Album: Brandy
Year: 1994

The song is about a woman who is telling her ex-boyfriend that she wants to be friends again.

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10. Kiss from a Rose by Seal

Artist: Seal
Album: Seal
Year:

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is unattainable. He is trying to woo her with his words and his actions, but she is unresponsive. He is singing about how he will never give up on her, and how their love is like a rose.

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11. What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: What’s Going On
Year: 1971

The song is about peace and love and the problems that come with them. Gaye is asking what’s going on with the world and why there is so much hate. He wonders why we can’t all just get along and live in peace.

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12. Respect by Aretha Franklin

Artist: Aretha Franklin
Album: I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Year: 1967

The song Respect by Aretha Franklin is about a woman demanding respect from her man. She is tired of being treated like a doormat and wants him to show her some respect. She sings about how she has given him everything and how she deserves to be treated better. The song is a powerful anthem for women everywhere who feel like they are not being respected.

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13. The Heart Wants What It Wants by Selena Gomez

Artist: Selena Gomez
Album: For You
Year: 2014

The song is about a heart that wants what it wants, regardless of what other people think or say. It’s a song about following your heart and doing what makes you happy, even if it isn’t always easy.

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14. Cold Case Love by Rihanna

Artist: Rihanna
Album: Rated R
Year: 2009

The song is about a relationship that ended suddenly and the person is still trying to figure out what happened. They think about all the happy moments they shared together and how they miss that person.

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15. Umbrella by Rihanna

Artist: Rihanna
Album: Good Girl Gone Bad
Year: 2007

Rihanna’s Umbrella is a song about a relationship that has ended and the person is trying to move on. The song talks about how the person is trying to find someone else to help them forget about the past relationship.

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16. Call Out My Name by The Weeknd

Artist: The Weeknd
Album: My Dear Melancholy,
Year: 2018

The Weeknd is begging for his former lover to come back to him in this heart-wrenching ballad. He reflects on all of the good times they had together and how he took her for granted. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to get her back, even if it means sacrificing himself.

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17. Crazy in Love by Beyoncé

Artist: Beyoncé
Album: Dangerously in Love
Year: 2003

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is “crazy.” She is madly in love with him and she doesn’t care what anyone else thinks. She is willing to do anything for him and she is not afraid to show her love for him.

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18. Obsessed by Mariah Carey

Artist: Mariah Carey
Album: Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Year: 2009

The song is about a woman who is obsessed with a man who is unattainable. She is willing to do anything to get him, even if it means sacrificing her own happiness. The song is a warning to other women who might be tempted to do the same thing.

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19. No Diggity by Blackstreet, Dr. Dre

Artist: Blackstreet, Dr. Dre
Album: Another Level
Year: 1996

“No Diggity” is a 1996 song by American R&B group Blackstreet. It was co-written and produced by group member Teddy Riley and features a guest rap verse from Dr. Dre. The song was released as the first single from Blackstreet’s second album, Another Level. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the group’s only single to top the chart.

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20. That’s the Way Love Goes by Janet Jackson

Artist: Janet Jackson
Album: Janet
Year: 1993

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who does not love her back. She is trying to convince herself that she is okay with just being his friend, but she is really heartbroken.

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V. Rap Songs About Famous people

1. Donald Trump by Mac Miller

Artist: Mac Miller
Album: Blue Slide Park
Year: 2011

The song “Donald Trump” by Mac Miller is a hip hop song about the American businessman and politician of the same name. The song was released in 2011, during Trump’s run for the Republican nomination for President of the United States. In the song, Miller praises Trump’s wealth and success, and compares him to a “superhero.”

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2. Famous by Ye

Artist: Ye
Album: The Life of Pablo
Year: 2016

The song is about a person who is famous and everyone knows who they are.

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3. Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz

Artist: Gorillaz
Album: Gorillaz
Year: 2001

The song is about a person who is down on their luck and feels like they have no one to turn to. They feel like they are all alone in the world and that no one cares about them.

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4. Lil Wayne by – Lil Wayne

Artist: – Lil Wayne
Album:
Year:

Lil Wayne is a rap song by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on his ninth studio album, Tha Carter III (2008). The song features a guest appearance from American singer T-Pain and is produced by American record producer Kanye West. Lil Wayne by Lil Wayne peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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5. Jay-Z by – Jay-Z

Artist: – Jay-Z
Album:
Year:

“Jay-Z” is a song by American hip hop artist Jay-Z. It was released as the lead single from his debut album Reasonable Doubt (1996). The song features production from DJ Premier and a sample of “Ain’t No Nigga” by Foxy Brown. The song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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6. Snoop Dogg by – Snoop Dogg

Artist: – Snoop Dogg
Album:
Year:

The song is about the rapper Snoop Dogg and his love for smoking marijuana. He talks about how he started smoking at a young age and how it has helped him relax and enjoy life. He also talks about how marijuana has helped him stay out of trouble and how it is a natural way to relieve stress.

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7. Dr. Dre by – Dr. Dre

Artist: – Dr. Dre
Album:
Year:

“Dr. Dre” is a song by American rapper and producer Dr. Dre. It was released on December 15, 1992, as the lead single from his debut studio album, The Chronic (1992). The song features vocals from American rappers Snoop Doggy Dogg and Jewell, and was produced by Dre himself.

The song is a G-funk and gangsta rap track that features Dre boasting about his own wealth and success, while also dissing other rappers. The single was a commercial success, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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8. Eminem by – Eminem

Artist: – Eminem
Album:
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“Eminem” is a song by Eminem. It is a diss track aimed at Eminem’s critics, and features him rapping about how he is the best rapper alive.

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9. 50 Cent by – 50 Cent

Artist: – 50 Cent
Album:
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The song is about the rapper 50 Cent and his rise to fame. He talks about his rough childhood and how he overcame the odds to become one of the most successful rappers in the world.

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10. 2Pac by – 2Pac

Artist: – 2Pac
Album:
Year:

This song is about the rapper 2Pac and his life. It talks about his childhood, his struggles, and how he became one of the most successful rappers in the world.

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11. Busta Rhymes by – Busta Rhymes

Artist: – Busta Rhymes
Album:
Year:

This song is a rap song by Busta Rhymes. It is about his life and how he became a successful rapper. He talks about his childhood, his friends, and his love for rap music.

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