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Think you’ve mastered English? Sure, you can chat with friends, order a coffee, and maybe even throw in some slang. But can you spit bars like Eminem without tripping over your own tongue?
Rapping is one of the best ways to improve English fluency. It forces you to master pronunciation, rhythm, and slang — and let’s be real, it’s way more fun than repeating textbook phrases. But some rap songs? They’re so fast, complex, and packed with tricky wordplay that even native speakers struggle.
So, are you ready for the ultimate challenge? Here are the hardest rap songs ever, ranked from “tough” to “only for rap gods”. Start at Level 3 and see how far you can go!
LEVEL 3 – TOUGH: A Challenge, But Doable
These songs are fast and lyrical, but with practice, you’ll get the hang of them. A great place to start testing your rap skills without feeling like your brain is melting.
1. NF – "The Search"
💥 Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ (Fast but clear)
NF’s emotional delivery and rapid flow make this a great song to train your pronunciation while keeping up with the beat. His words are clear, but the speed? That’s the tricky part.
2. Kendrick Lamar – "DNA."
💥 Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ (High-energy challenge)
Kendrick constantly switches his flow, making this song harder than it sounds. But if you can follow along, your listening comprehension will skyrocket.
3. Joyner Lucas – "Isis"
💥 Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ (Fast but rhythmic)
Joyner Lucas is a master of flow, and this song has sections that are incredibly fast while still being clear enough to train your ears for quick wordplay.
💡 TIP: Knowing English slang will greatly help you understand rap songs, so take a look at this article.
LEVEL 2 – EVEN HARDER: Speed and Wordplay Madness
Now we’re getting serious. These songs are faster, more complex, and full of tricky wordplay. Ready?
1. Busta Rhymes – "Break Ya Neck"
🔥 Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Barely time to breathe)
This song is pure lyrical fire, with Busta’s rapid delivery leaving zero room for mistakes. If you can rap along without running out of breath, respect.
2. Twista – "Mista Tung Twista"
🔥 Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Your tongue will twist)
Twista doesn’t just rap — he breaks the sound barrier. His words come at lightning speed, making this one of the toughest rap songs for learners trying to build speed and pronunciation accuracy.
3. Logic – "Homicide" (feat. Eminem)
🔥 Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Double speed insanity)
Logic and Eminem together? That’s a rap nightmare for beginners. The speed and lyrical complexity here will test both your pronunciation and ability to keep up with quick transitions.
💡 TIP: Understanding fast lyrics isn’t just about hearing words. A great way to train your ears? Watch real-life conversations in movies and TV shows. That’s why apps like EWA are a game-changer. They use clips from films and series to help you understand natural English, making fast speech (including rap) way easier to follow. Once your brain gets used to real spoken English, keeping up with fast rap songs becomes less intimidating.
LEVEL 1 – THE HARDEST: Only for Rap Gods
You’ve made it this far? Now it’s time for the real test. These are the hardest rap songs of all time, the ones that break brains and twist tongues. Think you’ve got what it takes?
1. Tech N9ne – "Worldwide Choppers"
🚀 Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Fastest of the fast)
This song isn’t just fast — it’s a verbal tornado. Tech N9ne and his fellow rappers rap at insane speeds, making this one of the most difficult English rap songs ever recorded.
2. Eminem – "Godzilla" (feat. Juice WRLD)
🚀 Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (World record holder)
Eminem holds a Guinness World Record for the fastest rap verse ever recorded in a No.1 hit, delivering 225 words in just 30 seconds (an average of 7.5 words per second). This makes “Godzilla” the fastest rap performance in a song that reached No.1 on a major music chart. If you can keep up with the final verse, congratulations — you’re officially elite.
3. Crucified – "Power Up"
🚀 Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (28.9 syllables per second — good luck)
Crucified takes things to an entirely different level. Rapping at a staggering 28.9 syllables per second, "Power Up" is considered the fastest rap song ever recorded. Keeping up with this one? Almost impossible.
💡 TIP: Don’t try to rap these songs at full speed right away. Start by reading the lyrics slowly, then speed up over time. And don’t worry if you can’t keep up — these are the hardest rap songs ever, even native English speakers struggle with these!
So, Can You Rap Like Eminem?
If you’ve made it through Level 1, congratulations — you might be a rap god in the making. But even if you’re still working on Level 3, that’s already an amazing way to boost your English fluency.
Rapping trains your pronunciation, listening skills, and rhythm, making it one of the most effective (and fun) ways to learn English. So keep practicing, keep listening, and who knows — maybe one day, you’ll be spitting bars like a pro.
