From Marvin Gaye to Nicki Minaj, These 15 Black Songs Predicted the Future With Spooky Accuracy

These Black artists predicted everything from beating a murder case to the issues of climate change way before it even happened.

Wouldn’t you like to know the future? Well, if you ever heard any of these songs then you already did! Over the years, musicians have used music to help cope with the harsh realities of their lives, and many of them even gave listeners a glimpse into the future without even knowing it. From Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé to Sean “Diddy” Combs and TLC, these 15 R&B and rap songs strangely predicted the future— and in some cases, even their own demise. Take a look and be prepared to be spooked!