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So, I set out on a quest to find a playlist’s worth of new and old hip-hop and rap so clean you can listen to it with your kids. These aren't radio-censored versions, but classics and current jams squeaky enough that they won’t leave you red-faced with embarrassment when your kid repeats the lyrics.
A few of these are arguably some of the best rap and hip-hop songs ever created, but some are simply more recent hits you might’ve forgotten about, resurrected to save your car pool drive. Don't let some of these videos fool you — the songs are kid friendly.
Clean, cute and Adam Levine... the trifecta.
Two words: Dance party. Probably the cleanest song ever from one of the baddest divas around, and while the video is not really kid safe, the song definitely is.
The title of this song really should just be #goals.
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Give it two or three plays and your kids will be singing every word to this awesome throwback. Why is that awesome? Because there will be nothing better for your temperament that watching your kid coloring while singing, "Lord, I've really been real stressed, down and out, losing friends..."
Slip in a little alt-rock on your kids to keep it fresh.
Most of this duo's songs are kid friendly, as is the majority of Will Smith's music. Can't go wrong with The Fresh Prince theme, either. This is one your kids will definitely relate to.
Have fun explaining this one to your kids, but it is sure to get them out of their chairs.
A song with a beat and a message. Macklemore advocating for marriage equality with a catchy beat. You'll feel good about sharing this one with your kids. Maybe it will even spark a much needed, yet hard to segue in to conversation about some very important subjects with your children.
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Word to your mother. Good luck keeping your son from wanting a flattop now.
My girl Estelle, generally an R&B artist, brings her coming-of-age tale into the rap category with this great track that has passion and intimacy, along with some pretty great lyrics.
This Grammy-nominated song has all the trademarks of Lupe Fiasco's easily recognizable sound and tells the tale of a lovesick skater who gets quite the surprise when he realizes his love interest is a better skater than he is.
Being a Chicago girl, Common always has a place in my heart, but there is no way you can't love the twist at the end of this video, and it's a great song to share with your kids — as are many of Common's songs if you've got older tweens and teens.
Always a crowd-pleaser. I dare you to try not to sing along with this oldie but goodie. Hairbrush karaoke material right here.
Probably one you've never heard of. With a few adult words right at the beginning, this might be tween and up, but it is definitely still one you can feel safe sharing with your kids.
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Didn't think you could listen to Kayne with your kids?
This was the jam back in the '90s and will make you wonder why you ever stopped listening to old-school hip-hop.
Another toe-tapper you're gonna love to share. Upbeat and might just be the perfect thing to get you and your kids up and out the door in the morning.
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