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Oncue lyrics1/4/2024 ![]() ![]() Lyrics: “Chimped up with a pimp cup, illiterate nigga, read the infra-/Red across your head, I’m bred king like Simba” – Common ![]() Lyrics: “Big lion growl at you niggas on that Simba sh*t/I’ll be on that “F**k yo’ clique, I’ll kill every member” sh*t” – Lil Wayneġ0. Lyrics: “Yeah I’m here, self-claimed deity/Cryin’ during the Lion King, that’s just the G in me” – Mac Millerĩ. Lyrics: “So call me Simba, little mama, cause Mufasa couldn’t stop a bi**h/I fly in on that chopper, just to buy Balenciaga” – Nicki Minaj 8. Lyrics: “I was lost in the jungle-like Simba after the death of Mufasa, no hog, no meerkat/Hakuna Matata by day, but I spent my night time fighting tears back” – Jay Electronica To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the film’s release, we compiled a list of 25 of the most memorable lyrical references to The Lion King throughout hip-hop history. Cole dubbing himself “Young Simba” and juxtaposing his rise up the rap ranks to the protagonist’s own tale of redemption to Jay-Z comparing himself to Rafiki, The Lion King‘s legacy within the culture is iron-clad and has transcended generations. In the aftermath of its blockbuster release, The Lion King was embraced by members of the hip-hop community, with artists paying homage to the film and its characters through song and producers pilfering its score for samples. It gained a considerable amount of critical acclaim for its score, comprised of original songs written by composer Elton John and lyricist Tim Rice, with a score by Hans Zimmer. Released on June 24, 1994, The Lion King was a massive success, grossing $766 million worldwide and finishing its theatrical run as the highest-grossing release of 1994 and the second-highest-grossing film of all time. Simba, who is made to believe that he’s responsible for his father’s death, flees the Pride Lands and goes into a self-imposed exile, but is compelled to return to dethrone Scar and take his rightful place as king. ![]() In an act of betrayal, Simba’s father is tragically murdered by the cub’s paternal uncle, Scar. A coming-of-age story, The Lion King is centered around Simba, a young lion set to inherit the throne as King of Pride Lands from his father, Mufasa. ![]()
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