Snoop Dogg

With “Lavender (Nightfall Remix)” and the EP Make America Crip Again, Snoop Dogg turned his platform into a voice against police brutality and racial profiling — using hip-hop as protest.

Through songs like “American Skin (41 Shots)”, “The Ghost of Tom Joad” and others, Springsteen gave voice to systemic injustice, immigration struggles and working-class hardships.

A rising voice in 2025, Doechii uses music and awards-show platforms to highlight mental health awareness and speak out against oppression — bringing new energy to activism in music.

Immortalised by anthems like “Imagine” and “Give Peace a Chance,” John Lennon remains a symbol of anti-war hope and collective longing for peace.

With “Mississippi Goddam” and other songs, Nina Simone turned heartbreak and rage over racial injustice into an anthem for civil rights — giving courage to a movement.

As a global Latin-trap star, Bad Bunny has used hits like “El Apagón” and “Una Velita” to spotlight Puerto Rican rights and the island’s political struggles.

Tupac’s songs like “Changes” and “Keep Ya Head Up” confronted racism, poverty, police brutality and social injustice — reflecting the harsh realities many lived every day.

Outside of music, Pharrell has launched nonprofit initiatives to support education and entrepreneurship for underprivileged children — proving activism isn’t confined to lyrics.