40 Songs About Poverty (Pop, Rap & More)

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40 Songs About Poverty (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Latest Songs About Poverty

1. Poverty by Yemi Alade

Artist: Yemi Alade
Album: Woman of Steel
Year: 2019

“Poverty” is a song by Nigerian singer Yemi Alade. It was released on October 9, 2016, as the lead single from her second studio album, Black Magic (2017). The song was written by Alade, produced by DJ Coublon, and features vocals from Ghanaian rapper M.anifest.

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2. Suffer by Zlatan

Artist: Zlatan
Album: RoadToCDK
Year: 2020

Zlatan is a popular Nigerian rapper, and ‘Suffer’ is one of his most popular songs. The song is about the struggles of life and how one must suffer to achieve success. The song is motivational and uplifting, and its message is one that many people can relate to.

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3. Aye O by Crayon

Artist: Crayon
Album: Cray Cray
Year: 2019

“Aye O” is a song by Crayon. It was released on May 22, 2019, as the lead single from the group’s debut studio album, Crayon Pop. The song was written by Crayon Pop’s leader, Choa, and producer, Kim Jisoo. It is an up-tempo pop song with elements of synth-pop and EDM. The song’s lyrics are about a girl who is in love with a boy who does not reciprocate her feelings.

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4. Poverty by Brandon ThaKidd

Artist: Brandon ThaKidd
Album: Poverty
Year: 2020

The song is about a young man who is trying to make it in the world but is struggling because he comes from poverty. He talks about how he has to hustle to make ends meet and how he feels like he’s stuck in a never-ending cycle. He dreams of a better life for himself and his family but knows that it may never happen.

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5. Wetin Man Go Do by Burna Boy

Artist: Burna Boy
Album: African Giant
Year: 2019

The song is about a man who is struggling to make ends meet and is wondering what he can do to improve his situation. He asks God for guidance and strength to keep going.

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6. Billion Dollar by Idahams

Artist: Idahams
Album: Billion Dollar
Year: 2019

Billion Dollar is a song by Idahams about the pursuit of wealth and success. The song talks about the lengths people will go to in order to make money, and how money can sometimes be the root of all evil. The song also touches on the theme of greed and how it can consume people.

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7. Poverty by Sammy Kay

Artist: Sammy Kay
Album: Poverty
Year: 2020

The song is about a person who is struggling with poverty and how it affects their life.

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8. Poverty Die by Olamide

Artist: Olamide
Album: Double
Year: 2019

Olamide’s song “Poverty Die” is a motivational anthem about overcoming poverty and achieving success. The song encourages listeners to work hard and never give up on their dreams, as success is attainable if they persist. Olamide delivers his uplifting message with his signature mix of Yoruba and English lyrics, making for an inspirational and catchy tune.

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9. Suffer Suffer by Lady Donli

Artist: Lady Donli
Album: Enjoy Your Life
Year: 2019

The song is about a break-up and the singer’s struggles to accept it. She sings about how she suffers every time she sees her former partner with someone else, and how she can’t move on because she still loves him.

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II. Rap Songs About Poverty

1. Hustlin’ by Rick Ross

Artist: Rick Ross
Album: Port of Miami
Year: 2006

The song is about Rick Ross’ journey to the top, and how he’s been hustling since he was a young boy. He talks about how he’s made it despite all the odds, and how he’s never going to stop hustling.

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2. Poverty by Brandon ThaKidd

Artist: Brandon ThaKidd
Album: Poverty
Year: 2020

The song is about a young man who is trying to make it in the world but is struggling because he comes from poverty. He talks about how he has to hustle to make ends meet and how he feels like he’s stuck in a never-ending cycle. He dreams of a better life for himself and his family but knows that it may never happen.

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3. Rock Bottom by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album: The Slim Shady LP
Year: 1999

The song is about Eminem hitting rock bottom and being at his lowest point. He talks about how he’s lost everything and how he’s feeling.

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4. I Wish by Skee-Lo

Artist: Skee-Lo
Album:
Year:

The song is about the narrator’s wishes. He wishes he was a little bit taller, he wishes he was a baller, he wishes he had a girl who looked good, and he wishes he had a car.

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5. Ghetto by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album: Loyal to the Game
Year:

The song ‘Ghetto’ by Tupac Shakur is about growing up in the ghetto and the struggles that come with it. He talks about how he has seen people get killed, how drugs are everywhere, and how people are always trying to get out. In the end, he says that the ghetto is like a prison and it’s hard to get out.

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6. Mr. Wendal by Arrested Development

Artist: Arrested Development
Album: 3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of…
Year: 1992

The song is about a homeless man named Wendal and how the singer has come to know him. The singer talks about how Wendal is always smiling and how he is a good person despite his circumstances. The song is a plea to society to help Wendal and other homeless people.

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7. The A Team by Ed Sheeran

Artist: Ed Sheeran
Album: +
Year: 2011

The song is about a young girl who is addicted to drugs and is living on the streets. She is trying to get her life together, but she keeps falling back into her old habits.

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8. Oh Yeah by Foxy Brown

Artist: Foxy Brown
Album: Broken Silence
Year: 2001

“Oh Yeah” is a song by American rapper Foxy Brown, featuring vocals from R&B singer Total. It was released as the third single from Brown’s debut album, Ill Na Na (1996). The song peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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9. If I Ruled the World (Imagine That) by Nas

Artist: Nas
Album: It Was Written
Year: 1996

The song is about Nas’ fantasy of what he would do if he ruled the world. He imagines a world where there is no poverty or crime, and everyone is treated equally. He also envisions a world where music is appreciated and respected, and where people are free to express themselves.

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10. Poverty’s Paradise by Naughty By Nature

Artist: Naughty By Nature
Album:
Year: May 30, 1995

The song is about how the poor are often better off than the rich because they don’t have the same worries and stresses. The rich are always trying to keep up with the Joneses and they have to worry about money all the time. The poor can enjoy the simple things in life and they don’t have to worry about money.

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11. Poverty Die by Olamide

Artist: Olamide
Album: Double
Year: 2019

Olamide’s song “Poverty Die” is a motivational anthem about overcoming poverty and achieving success. The song encourages listeners to work hard and never give up on their dreams, as success is attainable if they persist. Olamide delivers his uplifting message with his signature mix of Yoruba and English lyrics, making for an inspirational and catchy tune.

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III. Rock Songs About Poverty

1. He Calls Home by Candlebox

Artist: Candlebox
Album: Candlebox
Year: 1993

The song is about a man who is struggling with his mental health and is trying to find his way home. He calls home to his family, but they don’t seem to understand what he’s going through. He’s lost and doesn’t know where to turn.

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2. The A Team by Ed Sheeran

Artist: Ed Sheeran
Album: +
Year: 2011

The song is about a young girl who is addicted to drugs and is living on the streets. She is trying to get her life together, but she keeps falling back into her old habits.

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3. Allentown by Billy Joel

Artist: Billy Joel
Album: The Nylon Curtain
Year: 1982

The song is about the city of Allentown, Pennsylvania and the struggles of the working class. The song talks about how the city used to be a thriving place, but has fallen on hard times. The song is a call to action for the people of Allentown to fight for their jobs and their city.

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4. Looking for Angels by Skillet

Artist: Skillet
Album: Comatose
Year: 2006

The song is about a person who is looking for guidance from God and is asking for help from angels. The person is feeling lost and alone, and is hoping that angels will help them find their way.

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5. Mr. Banker by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Album: (Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd)
Year: 1973

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and has lost everything. He is begging for help from a banker, but the banker just laughs at him.

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6. Poverty’s Song by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Artist: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Album: Déjà Vu
Year: 1970

The song is about poverty and the struggles that come with it. It is a call to action to help those in need.

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7. Is This the World We Created…? by Queen

Artist: Queen
Album:
Year:

“Is This the World We Created…?” is a song by Queen from their album The Works. The song is about the state of the world and how it has changed since the band was formed. The lyrics ask if this is the world we created, and if so, what have we done? The song was written by Freddie Mercury and Brian May.

8. Mr. Wendal by Arrested Development

Artist: Arrested Development
Album: 3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of…
Year: 1992

The song is about a homeless man named Wendal and how the singer has come to know him. The singer talks about how Wendal is always smiling and how he is a good person despite his circumstances. The song is a plea to society to help Wendal and other homeless people.

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9. Burnin’ It Down by Steve Earle

Artist: Steve Earle
Album: The Low Highway
Year: 2013

The song is about a man who is burning down his house. He is doing this because he is angry at his wife for having an affair. He is also angry at himself for not being able to stop her from doing this.

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10. Seek Up by Dave Matthews Band

Artist: Dave Matthews Band
Album: Remember Two Things
Year: 1993

The song is about a relationship that is falling apart and the person is trying to figure out what went wrong.

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IV. R&B Songs About Poverty

1. Poverty Line by Nas

Artist: Nas
Album: It Was Written
Year: 1996

The song is about Nas’ experience growing up in poverty and how it has affected his life. He talks about how he has seen people suffer and how he has struggled himself. He also talks about how he is determined to make a better life for himself and his family.

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2. The A Team by Ed Sheeran

Artist: Ed Sheeran
Album: +
Year: 2011

The song is about a young girl who is addicted to drugs and is living on the streets. She is trying to get her life together, but she keeps falling back into her old habits.

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3. Poverty by Bobby Bland

Artist: Bobby Bland
Album: That Did It! The Duke Recordings Volume 3
Year: 1996

Bobby Bland sings about the struggles of living in poverty and how it affects his life and the lives of those around him. He talks about how poverty can make people do things they wouldn’t normally do, and how it can make them feel.

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4. Poverty Die by Olamide

Artist: Olamide
Album: Double
Year: 2019

Olamide’s song “Poverty Die” is a motivational anthem about overcoming poverty and achieving success. The song encourages listeners to work hard and never give up on their dreams, as success is attainable if they persist. Olamide delivers his uplifting message with his signature mix of Yoruba and English lyrics, making for an inspirational and catchy tune.

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5. Living in Poverty by Mary J. Blige

Artist: Mary J. Blige
Album: No More Drama
Year: 2001

The song is about living in poverty and how it affects people’s lives. It talks about how people in poverty have to struggle to survive and how they are often treated poorly by society. It also talks about how people in poverty often turn to drugs and crime to try to escape their situation.

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6. Ghetto by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album: Loyal to the Game
Year:

The song ‘Ghetto’ by Tupac Shakur is about growing up in the ghetto and the struggles that come with it. He talks about how he has seen people get killed, how drugs are everywhere, and how people are always trying to get out. In the end, he says that the ghetto is like a prison and it’s hard to get out.

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V. Pop Songs About Poverty

1. The Beatles by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album: The Beatles
Year: 1968

The song is a tribute to the Beatles, and talks about how they have influenced the band and their music. It also talks about how the Beatles are still relevant today, and how their music has stood the test of time.

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2. Phil Collins by Phil Collins

Artist: Phil Collins
Album: …But Seriously
Year: 1989

“Phil Collins” by Phil Collins is a song about the singer’s love for the titular musician. Collins sings about how he has been a fan of Collins since he was a child, and how he has always been inspired by his music. He also mentions how he feels that Collins is a “true artist” who has always been true to himself.

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3. Bob Geldof and Midge Ure by Band Aid

Artist: Band Aid
Album: Hits For Kids Christmas Edition
Year: 2014

The song ‘Bob Geldof and Midge Ure by Band Aid’ is about the two musicians who came together to form the supergroup Band Aid. The song discusses their backgrounds and how they came to work together to raise money for the Ethiopian famine relief effort.

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4. Los Lobos by Angels With Dirty Faces. Performed

Artist: Angels With Dirty Faces. Performed
Album:
Year:

“Los Lobos” by Angels With Dirty Faces is a song about a group of friends who are trying to make it in the world. They are fighting against the odds and trying to stay together. Despite the obstacles in their way, they remain hopeful and continue to fight for what they believe in.

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