A love song in Western rap
Hip-hop, the most popular genre in contemporary music.
It’s a genre that has been gaining popularity in Japan as well, but there aren’t many rappers who perform love songs.
Strictly speaking, there are rappers who do love songs, but underground rappers tend not to.
Overseas, even rappers active in the underground usually release at least one love song.
Because of that, there’s quite a range when it comes to love songs in hip-hop.
This time, we’ve picked out some hip-hop love songs from Western music.
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Love songs in Western rap (21–30)
ROXANNEArizona Zervas
Arizona Zervas is a singer-songwriter from Maryland.
While his title is R&B singer-songwriter, his style incorporates many hip-hop elements, so I’m introducing him here as rap.
Among his love songs, the one I especially recommend is ROXANNE.
It blends trap and R&B, and portrays the feelings of a man who just got dumped.
It’s not a negative song at all; it conveys the determination to win her back.
If you’re a guy dealing with heartbreak, definitely give it a listen.
Need MeJ.I.
J.I Prince of New York, a rapper gaining popularity in New York—better known simply as J.I.
He emerged on the scene in the late 2010s and continues to thrive today.
Among his love songs, one I especially recommend is Need Me.
Released in 2019, when his career was shining the brightest, it’s a classic that perfectly matches his style and persona with a sleek, stylish sound.
lutherKendrick Lamar
This track is memorable for the beautiful harmony woven by Kendrick Lamar and SZA, both from the United States.
Blending hip-hop and R&B, it explores themes of love and hope.
Its nostalgic melody, paired with monochromatic rap and luscious vocals, creates a deep sense of storytelling.
Released in November 2024, the song is included on the album GNX and reached No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It also captivated 133.5 million viewers during the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2025.
Gently addressing feelings for a loved one, the song exquisitely balances a tender, heartfelt atmosphere with an up-tempo sound.
Love LiesKhalid & Normani
Is it a song about “searching far and wide for love and still not finding it”? Khalid’s beautiful voice—he’s been getting a lot of attention lately—is emphasized to the fullest.
The title “Love Lies” is interesting because it can be interpreted in two ways: either “love tells lies” or “love lies (there),” meaning love is present.
Hey Luv (Anything)Mobb Deep
It’s “Hey Luv (Anything)” by the New York rap duo Mobb Deep.
The slightly dark tone enhances that East Coast hip-hop vibe.
It portrays a sad man who seems to be trying to buy love, saying, “I’ve got everything you want.”
Jump Out The WindowBig Sean
A track by American rapper Big Sean.
Produced by Key Wane and Hey DJ, it samples Julianna Gianni’s 2001 track “I Fall Apart.” It was released as a single from the 2017 album “I Decided.”
LOYALTY.Kendrick Lamar ft. Rihanna
A smooth track that sings about pledging loyalty in both platonic and romantic relationships.
It’s a collaboration between American rapper Kendrick Lamar and singer Rihanna, sampling Bruno Mars’s 2016 track “24K Magic.”