7 best rap songs to listen to in the gym for motivation

Cardi B and 50 Cent (Images via Instagram/@iamcardib and @50cent)
Cardi B and 50 Cent (Images via Instagram/@iamcardib and @50cent)

Gyming can be a high-intensity activity, where one needs to stay focussed on each repetition and set. For this, rap songs, with their upbeat tempo, can help fuel the energy required to stay motivated.

Most rap songs also have a lot of social commentary and lyrics that propel one to better themselves than the rest—which, again, makes rap perfect for exercising.


Gangsta's Paradise, Stronger, and other rap songs to listen to in the gym

  1. My Pain
  2. Gangsta's Paradise
  3. Stronger
  4. Bring Em Out
  5. Work REMIX
  6. The Spiteful Chant
  7. I Like It

1) My Pain by 50 Cent, featuring Eminem

Image of 50 Cent (Image via Instagram/@50cent)
Image of 50 Cent (Image via Instagram/@50cent)

A playlist for rap songs would be incomplete without including Eminem in it. This foot-thumping number by him and 50 Cent is sure to give you the boost to burn those calories away. Lyrics like “I’ve been patiently waiting for a track to explode on” and “Debating whether or not you could even weather the storm” are just some of the motivating lines in the track.


2) Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio

Still from Gangsta's Paradise (Image via Youtube) Still from Stronger (Image via Youtube)
Still from Gangsta's Paradise (Image via Youtube) Still from Stronger (Image via Youtube)

This old-school classic is a mainstay at gyms—and for good reason. The beats in Gangsta’s Paradise are hypnotic and the song gives the right amount of motivation that one needs at the gym.

Lines such as “Minute after minute, hour after hour, Everybody’s runnin, but half of them ain’t lookin’ are deeply introspective. The song also has Coolio's signature style of confessional storytelling.


3) Stronger by Kanye West

Still from Stronger (Image via Youtube)
Still from Stronger (Image via Youtube)

A song with an impressive tempo and synth beats, this number from Kanye West and Daft Punk really pushes you to pump up that adrenaline and have a productive workout session. Lyrics like “that don’t kill me, Can only make me stronger” and “Work it harder, make it better Do it faster, makes us stronger” are just the motivation needed.

One of the fun rap songs one can add to their playlist.


4) Bring Em Out by T.I.

Still from Bring 'Em Out (Image via Youtube)
Still from Bring 'Em Out (Image via Youtube)

An upbeat tempo song from start to finish, this was a major hit for the hip-hop artist T.I. The song also has a sample by Jay-Z. And it’s one of those classic gym workout songs that one should definitely have in their playlist.

The repetition of lines like “ Bring ‘em out”, creates a rhythmic tempo that is perfect for high-intensity workouts.


5) Work REMIX by ASAP Ferg

Still from Work REMIX (Image via Youtube)
Still from Work REMIX (Image via Youtube)

Another rap song with a lot of fiery energy to it. This number will keep one focused and charged up for the workout. Lyrics like “Put in work, put in work, Put in work, put ‘em in the dirt” will also help one to achieve their fitness goals. The song also has a lot of social messages behind it.


6) The Spiteful Chant by Kendrick Lamar

Song cover of The Spiteful Chant (Image via Youtube)
Song cover of The Spiteful Chant (Image via Youtube)

As the name suggests, this song by Kendrick Lamar has a lot of meaning behind it and says it straight. The rap number talks about being brutally honest and meeting people that talk behind the back. The powerful theme and lyrics like “I’mma take my time, I’mma master it”, will get one into the grove of meeting their workout goals.


7) I Like It by Cardi B featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny

Still from I Like It (Image via Youtube)
Still from I Like It (Image via Youtube)

Powered by Cardi's strong vocals and a punchy boogaloo beat, this number has the perfect combination for an entertaining rap song addition to one’s gym playlist. The song also features J Balvin and Bad Bunny, which adds to the overall song’s summer vibe.

Edited by Prem Deshpande
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