Having a feeling of hate for women is usually a short-term phase men go through. It could be caused by anger towards an ex, a sour mother son relationship, because of rejection from women, or other. Musicians have also felt these emotions before, and misogynistic songs are then made. Here are some of those songs about hating women.
“Loyal” by Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne, Tyga
Song Year: 2014
“Loyal” is one of Chris Brown’s signature tunes. Brown released it as the 4th single from his 6th studio album, X. It features fellow American musicians Lil Wayne and Tyga.
The song portrays misogyny in all aspects, with the artists using derogatory language and even insults in some lines. It’s a dedication to unfaithful women who attach themselves to men for money and fame.
“I Don’t Fuck With You” by Big Sean
Song Year: 2015
“I Don’t Fuck With You” is a track by American rapper Big Sean, featuring fellow rapper E-40. Released in 2015, the song featured on Sean’s 3rd studio album, Dark Sky Paradise.
Big Sean released the track shortly after his breakup with actress Naya Rivera, leading many to speculate that the song aimed primarily at throwing shade at her. The artists hurl insults toward women from the first to the last verse.
“Gold Digger” by Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx
Song Year: 2005
“Gold Digger” is the 4th track from Kanye West’s 2nd studio album, Late Registration. The song features Jamie Foxx and additional vocals from Don C and Plain Pat.
At first, listen, and thanks to its catchy, rhythmic beat, you might not think much of it. Nevertheless, considering the “Gold Digger” is a very gender-specific, one-sided term, it does cast doubt on the track’s overall message. Kanye portrays women as materialistic and manipulative individuals.
“Smack That” by Akon ft. Eminem
Song Year: 2006
“Smack That” is a crunk tune by American singer cum songwriter Akon, featuring American rapper Eminem. The song featured on Akon’s 2nd album, Konvicted, was acclaimed as a fantastic club song.
However, if you listen carefully to the lyrics, the song is nothing short of misogynistic. Akon portrays women as sexual and materialistic beings who are only attracted to him because of fame and wealth.
“Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke ft. T.I., Pharrell
Song Year: 2013
“Blurred Lines” is a track by American artist Robin Thicke, featuring fellow American musicians Pharrell Williams and T.I. Thicke released the track as the lead single and title track of his 6th studio album.
Lyrically, Thicke claimed he composed the track for his then-wife Paula Patton. However, the track received overall negative reviews from critics, with some saying it glorified misogyny and rape culture.
“Hookah” by Tyga ft. Young Thug
Song Year: 2014
“Hookah” is a track by American rapper Tyga. The song was released as the 2nd announced single for his 4th studio album, The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty. Unfortunately, the track didn’t end up on the album.
Tyga and Young Thug are notorious for their vulgar lyrics and objectifying language, which they also use in this song.
“Love Me” by Lil Wayne ft. Drake, Future
Song Year: 2013
“Love Me” by Lil Wayne, featuring Drake and Future, is the breakout song of the former’s 10th studio album, I Am Not a Human Being II. The track became a top 10 hit, peaking at #9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
While the hook is an appreciation and replication of love for the girls who love the artists, the song has an overall misogynistic vibe. The artists primarily praise women who are attractive and sexually submissive, which is objectification.
“Deuces” by Chris Brown ft. Tyga, Kevin McCall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhBwt9mw7Sk
Song Year: 2011
“Deuces” is a track composed and recorded by American singer Chris Brown, featuring fellow musicians Kevin McCall and Tyga. The song was released as the lead track from Brown’s inaugural collaborative effort with Tyga, Fan of a Fan.
Although the track isn’t outrightly misogynistic, it portrays a disrespectful and negative attitude toward women. The artists use belittling language and express a sense of entitlement.
“Come Get Her” by Rae Sremmurd
Song Year: 2015
“Come Get Her” is a track by American hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd. The duo released the track as the 5th single for their debut album, SremmLife.
This song primarily focuses on seduction, attraction, and sexual encounters, but you’ll catch the misogynistic undertones if you pay attention to the lyrics. The artists objectify women as mere prizes or conquests and don’t care about their emotions.
“Relationships” by Young Thug ft. Future
Song Year: 2017
“Relationships” is the 6th single by Young Thug from his 5th mixtape, Beautiful Thugger Girls. The song features one of the most misogynistic artists of today, Future, so it’s no surprise that it makes our list.
Future is known for viewing women as objects of desire and constantly disregarding their emotional well-being. On this track, both artists boast about having many women but highlight the problems with that lifestyle.
“Fine China” by Chris Brown
Song Year: 2013
“Fine China” is an R&B track released by American singer Chris Brown as the lead single of his 6th studio album, X. As per Brown and his producers’ accounts, the song borrows inspiration from the works of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Sam Cooke, among others.
However, while many praised the song for being memorable and infectious, particularly because of its throwback style, the track wasn’t short of criticism. If you pay attention to the lyrics, they convey the objectification and possessiveness of women, which gives the song a misogynistic vibe.
“Salt Shaker” by Ying Yang Twins (ft. Lil John & The East Side Boyz)
Song Year: 2002
“Salt Shaker” by Ying Yang Twins is a raunchy song that urges women to shake their bodies in sexually suggestive manners. On one end, the song is about women who are proud of their sexuality and go out of their way to find sexual partners.
However, the artists use vulgar language to describe sexual acts and encourage the objectification of women. The hook reinforces that a woman’s worth is in her ability to arouse men sexually.
“Bitches Ain’t Shit” by Y.G. ft. Tyga, Nipsey Hussle
Song Year: 2011
The track “Bitches Ain’t Shit” by Y.G. ft. Tyga, Nipsey Hussle is the perfect example of a song that depicts outright misogyny. Its lyrics show total disregard for women and perceive them as lesser humans.
The lineup of the artists on this song might be great, but it doesn’t help if the track sounds like it could’ve been composed by Andrew Tate.
“99 Problems” by Jay Z
Song Year: 2003
Although critics were quick to bash Jay Z for his hook on “99 Problems” as being misogynistic, this theme is only depicted in a handful of lines. The song predominantly focuses on Jay’s interactions with law enforcement and his difficulties as a Black man.
This song achieved huge commercial success, peaking at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100.
“It’s So Easy” by Guns N’ Roses
Song Year: 1987
Guns N’ Roses were one of the best bands of the 1980s with their hit album, Appetite for Destruction. However, when we look back at the record, the misogyny was simply there for everybody to see.
The artists talk about how life is easy, especially with women, as they throw themselves at them because of their fame.
“Belong to the World” by The Weeknd
Song Year: 2013
“Belong To The World” is a track by Canadian recording artist The Weeknd from his debut album, Kiss Land. Unlike many might think, the song is more than a failed relationship.
The Weeknd depicts a sense of control and ownership, which suggests a lack of respect for women’s independence and power.
“Wild World” by Cat Stevens
Song Year: 2006
Cat Stevens’s iconic song “Wild World ” features a subtly misogynistic message that isn’t explicitly stated. The lyrics serve as a warning and expression of parental worry for a lover who’s leaving.
Stevens expresses the desire to protect the lady from the harsh realities of life. Although it was probably well-intended, some view it as suppressing the lady’s freedom and reaffirming stereotypical gender norms.
“U.O.E.N.O” by Rocko ft. Rick Ross, Future,
Song Year: 2013
“U.O.E.N.O” (abbreviation for You Don’t Even Know as uttered in a regional dialect) is a hip-hop track by American rapper Rocko, featuring Rick Ross and Future. Rocko released the song as the lead single of his 6th mixtape, Gift of Gab.
It’s easy to jam to this song without realizing how misogynistic it is because of its melodic and catchy hook. Sadly, the lyrics promote a disrespectful and toxic attitude towards women, especially in Rick Ross’s verse.
“Kim” by Eminem
Song Year: 2000
“Kim” is a track by American hip-hop artist Eminem featured on his 3rd studio album, The Marshall Mathers LP. This song is one of the darkest compositions I’ve listed to date.
Eminem expresses intense bitterness and hatred for his ex-wife Kim Mathers on this track. Lyrically, Slim Shady imitates Kim’s voice and concludes the song with him murdering her and placing her corpse in the trunk of his vehicle.
“Under My Thumb” by Rolling Stones
Song Year: 1966
The Rolling Stones were always intended to be somewhat offensive. When first contracted, they were intended to be a grittier response to the Beatles. And whereas the Beatles had “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “Under My Thumb” by The Stones was a misguided attempt at romance.
While the opening part of the track is okay with Mick Jagger highlighting the good things, his woman does for him, placing somebody under your thumb sounds misogynistic.
“Ho” by Ludacris
Song Year: 1999
“Ho” by Ludacris is a highly explicit and controversial song portraying women as sexually and morally evil. Ludacris uses this vulgar language in the verses to describe women who engage in sexual activities without caring about their honor or sense of self-worth.
Lyrically, he also suggests that Ho’s promiscuous behavior cannot be changed and that men shouldn’t waste their time trying to make them good mothers.
“Cocaine Blues” by Johnny Cash
Song Year: 1968
“Cocaine Blues” is a country music track written and recorded by the Legendary Johnny Cash. The song featured on his debut live album, At Folsom Prison.
Lyrically, while the song is not outrightly focused on misogyny, it possesses some elements that portray misogyny. The protagonist murders his unfaithful girlfriend while being influenced by cocaine and whiskey.
“Dominos” by The Big Pink
Song Year: 2009
“Dominos” is the leading song from The Big Pink’s debut album, A Brief History of Love. While this song is not outrightly misogynistic, you can feel the protagonist’s bitterness towards women.
Generally, the track is about the cycle of falling in love and getting hurt. The artist sings about how he falls in love with different girls, but immediately he does, and they leave.
“A Lapdance Is So Much Better When the Stripper Is Crying” by the Bloodhound Gang
Song Year: 1999
“A Lapdance Is So Much Better When The Stripper Is Crying” by the Bloodhound Gang is a controversial track renowned for its offensive and explicit lyrics that focus on a misogynistic theme.
While the artists tried to justify themselves by claiming it was a parody cum comedy tune, the track’s title degrades and objectifies women, reducing them to mere entertainment tools.
“Triad” by David Crosby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFdnxYZUFQI
Song Year: 1968
David Crosby’s “Triad” is a controversial song because it explores sexual experimentation and nontraditional partnerships. The lyrics describe a man’s desire to have a threesome with two women.
Although some perceive the song as celebrating sexual freedom, others claim it encourages sexism by reducing women to objects of male enjoyment.
“Back Off Bitch” by Guns N’ Roses
Song Year: 1991
“Back Off Bitch” is a hard rock track released as the 8th single from their 3rd studio album, Use Your Illusion 1. This song depicts misogyny openly in its lyrics and general tone.
The song features sexist remarks and reduces women to sexual objects by objectifying them..
“Run for Your Life” by The Beatles
Song Year: 1965
The Beatles always composed music about togetherness, love, life decisions, struggles, and substance abuse. Nonetheless, one track has a significantly harsher theme than any other Beatles tune.
The track is about a man who threatens to murder the woman he loves if he discovers her with another man.
“All Women Are Bad” by The Cramps
Song Year: 1990
“All Women Are Bad” by the American rock band, The Cramps is the fourth single released as part of their 4th studio album, Stay Sick. True to its title, the song’s theme is about hate towards women.
The artist sings about how women can destroy a man’s life, which brings out a negative perspective on how females are.
“Love Game” by Eminem ft. Kendrick Lamar
Song Year: 2013
“Love Game” by Eminem featuring Kendrick Lamar highlights misogyny by depicting abusive relationships. The track focuses on the power struggle between the musicians and their lovers.
While some lyrics can be interpreted as disrespectful and demeaning to women, it’s worth noting that the track brings attention to the negative consequences of misogyny.
Top Songs About Hating Women, Final Thoughts
The music world doesn’t fall short of misogynist songs, with classics to contemporary tunes featuring some elements of this vice. Highlighted above are some of the top misogynistic songs you’ll come across. While it’s crucial to remember that most songs about hating women represent a persona or character instead of the artist’s true opinions, it ultimately shows a negative attitude toward women.