A friendship song spun with rap: a roundup of classic hip-hop tracks

Singer-songwriters, rock bands, Vocaloid producers—you name it—artists across all kinds of genres release friendship-themed songs, and of course the hip-hop scene has plenty of them too!

Along with tracks by popular hip-hop groups, there are also many songs crafted with featured guest artists.

In this article, we’ll introduce standout tracks that weave rap lyrics celebrating the bonds of friendship.

Each song has its own vibe and message embedded in the lyrics, so take your time listening while reading along, and find your new favorite.

Playlist

A friendship song spun with rap: a roundup of classic hip-hop tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Suicide Remix feat. Tiji Jojo, Hideyoshi & Jin DoggBAD HOP		A powerful track by BAD HOP infused with deep emotions
2	Life Style – T-Pablow, YZERRBAD HOP		A powerful track by BAD HOP’s twin rappers from Kawasaki
3	Friends feat. Vingo, JP THE WAVY, Benjazzy, YZERR & LEXBAD HOP		A hip-hop track by BAD HOP overflowing with friendship
4	The Inadequate TwoCreepy Nuts		Captivating music that portrays the friendship of Creepy Nuts
5	The Last One feat. J-REXXXJAPANĪZUMAGENĪZU		A heart-stirring masterpiece that sings of friendship and challenge
6	Our Song feat. MACCHONORIKIYO		A rap track depicting friendship and self-affirmation
7	companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allygādoman		A heart-stirring hip-hop classic that portrays friendship
8	FriendsTEN’S UNIQUE		A heartwarming musical work themed around friendship and bonds
9	Team friendsChiba Yūki		A song honoring Yuki Chiba’s friendship has been released.
10	OneRIP SLYME		RIP SLYME’s heartwarming youth song
11	Dear My FrendSALU		The depth of music where friendship and emotions intersect
12	Good FellowsWILYWNKA		WILYWNKA’s classic that portrays the bonds of friendship
13	TEAMLEX, Only U, Yung sticky wom		From Yokohama: a collaboration track brimming with the friendship of young rappers
14	Friendshipkingu gidora		A masterpiece of friendship and trust by King Ghidorah
15	FRIEND (feat. Tomodachi)Shigemori Satomi		An emotional song that portrays the bonds of friendship
16	Remy Up feat. IOKEIJU		Nostalgia for the past and hope for the future
17	My WayDef Tech		Def Tech delivers a powerful message of youth.
18	BUDDYBIM		A comforting song that portrays warm friendship
19	Old FriendsYonYon		A heartwarming musical work that celebrates friendship
20	Above the cloudsKokoro no Suke		A fusion track of drum and bass-style beats and a striking melody