"Rap Up 2015" by Uncle Murda is a rap song that recaps the major events and issues that occurred in 2015. The lyrics touch on a wide range of topics, including music, sports, politics, and pop culture. The song begins by acknowledging the East New York neighborhood in Brooklyn, where Uncle Murda is from. He then counts down from five to one, signaling the start of the recap. Throughout the song, Uncle Murda mentions various events and controversies that took place in 2015. He references Drake's victory in his rap battle against Meek Mill, Meek Mill's relationship with Nicki Minaj, and the incident of someone shooting at Lil Wayne's tour bus. He also mentions celebrity relationships, such as Rihanna dating Travis Scott, Tyga dating Kylie Jenner, and Khloe Kardashian dating James Harden. He also notes the birth of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's second child. Uncle Murda highlights the ongoing legal situations of Bobby Shmurda and Lamar Odom, as well as the disputes between Birdman and Lil Wayne, 50 Cent and Rick Ross, and Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent's ex. He addresses social issues, including police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, with a call to action to start fighting back. He also pays tribute to the late rapper Chinx and extends support to Mendeecees, who had been sentenced to prison. In the rap, Uncle Murda mentions the success of various artists, such as Adele, Future, Fetty Wap, and Masika, as well as incidents like Steve Harvey crowning the wrong Miss Universe winner and Nicki Minaj confronting Miley Cyrus at the VMAs. He references the beef between Lil Wayne and Young Thug, Bobbi Kristina's tragic death, the resurgence of Power as a popular TV show, and Donald Trump's controversial remarks. Uncle Murda also highlights several instances of injustice and racism, such as the escape of El Chapo, the Charleston church shooting, and the case of Sandra Bland. The song concludes with Uncle Murda asserting his reputation as a rapper and promoting his upcoming project, "The Lenny Grant Story." Overall, "Rap Up 2015" serves as a year-end summary of notable events in culture and society in 2015, as seen through the perspective of Uncle Murda.
