Rap Songs About Friends: Tracks for You and Your Crew
RapVideo TeamRap songs about friends come in three kinds: tributes, crew anthems and checks on fake friends. See well-known examples and make your own.
Short answer: Rap songs about friends fall into three kinds: tributes to friends who are gone, anthems for the crew and warnings about fake friends. Below are a few well-known tracks, described in our own words with no lyrics quoted, plus a way to make a friendship rap of your own.
What are the three kinds of friendship rap?
- Tributes. Songs that honor a friend who died. They are emotional and often slow.
- Crew anthems. Songs about loyalty, ride-or-die energy and good times.
- Fake friend checks. Songs about trust, loyalty and people who disappear when things change.
Which rap songs about friends should you know?
| Song | Artist | Kind | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| "I'll Be Missing You" (1997) | Puff Daddy and Faith Evans, featuring 112 | Tribute | A tribute to The Notorious B.I.G. after his death |
| "See You Again" (2015) | Wiz Khalifa, featuring Charlie Puth | Tribute | A tribute to actor Paul Walker |
| "Real Friends" (2016) | Kanye West | Fake friend check | Reflects on friendship, distance and obligation |
These are widely known, but we only describe them in general terms. Search the title and artist on a streaming app to listen. For more on duos built on friendship and family, see the best rap duos of all time.
What do these songs have in common?
- A real person or relationship at the center.
- Specific details that make it feel true.
- A clear tone, whether grief, pride or caution.
You can borrow those habits for your own verse without copying anything.
How do you make a rap about your friends?
- Think of one real moment: a road trip, a shared failure, a nickname.
- Write it as a short topic (up to 120 characters), like "Two best friends who survived college together."
- Open the AI rap duo tool and add one photo per person, or one photo of both.
- Choose a stage. The Block Party suits a crew anthem; the Studio Booth suits a serious tribute.
- Create the video.
Options for sound: an AI verse written and performed from your topic, your own lyrics (up to 300 characters) or a beat only. We never use original recordings, so you can add a trending sound in TikTok or Instagram when you post. A 12 second video costs 6 credits (480p) or 10 credits (720p); see pricing.
If you need a name for your pair, try the rap duo name generator.
A note on tributes
If you make a tribute, use photos of people who agreed, or of family who are comfortable with it. Keep the tone kind. Never upload public figures or celebrities.
FAQ
Can I use a real song in my video?
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Can I post it on TikTok?
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