[Ed. Note: This list was originally published on October 4, 2013. On the heels of Boosie's recent release, we decided to update it with more songs. Check them out.]

Earlier today, Lauryn Hill was released from prison after serving three months for tax fraud. On the eve of her leave, Hill released a brutal track called “Consumerism.” The track marked the occasion that she is officially free.

This isn’t the first time we’ve anticipated a comeback after a bid. Jail sentences have allowed artists to be missed greatly, which means their first track back is that much more important. We gathered a few recent comeback songs and handpicked 15 of the best. From Ja Rule’s “Fresh Out Da Pen” to Gucci Mane’s “First Day Out,” read on to find out which made the most impact.—Eric Diep & Dan Jackson

"I'm Back" T.I. 

After serving 10 months behind bars, Tip returned with a brand new attitude and swagger. On “I’m Back,” the Hustle Gang leader went all in and told the rap game to recognize the king has returned. “Niggas probably just seen Wayne, Gucci Mane, me and Boosie all go to prison / Now he flipping hoes, every nigga tripping.” Uh oh.

"Fire Flame (Remix)" Lil Wayne

“Fresh out from my bid, Bitch it’s Lil Tunechi / I Lucielle Ball, bitch I love Lucy.” Wayne showed no signs of mic rust in his first post-Rikers song. Fans who missed Weezy’s ingenious wordplay were pleased to hear him deliver two solid verses on Stunna’s single. Sounding both revitalized and confident as ever, Wayne proved his time away was motivation to regain the top spot again. Now, where’s that Like Father, Like Son 2 album?

"Rage" Young Buck

A few days ago, Buck was a free man after completing an 18-month jail sentence for gun possession. “Rage” is Buck’s return to form, showcasing the former G-Unit rapper’s tough-talking lyricism. He’s ready to make an impact again.

"First Day Out" Gucci Mane

Big Guwop does everything imaginable after being locked up for so long. “First Day Out” details his day fresh out of jail. That means Gucci is puffing on a blunt of purp and going back to work in the kitchen. Money on his mind and it’s all he remembers.

"Fresh Out Da Pen" Ja Rule

Ja Rule spent nearly two years behind bars for illegal gun possession. For someone who was removed for that long, Ja has done a good job keeping up with the times. On “Fresh Out Da Pen,” the Murder Inc. star name-checks this summer’s hottest hits through his signature gravelly delivery. It’s definitely a good move in the right direction.

"Take A Bow" Prodigy

Prodigy’s first post-prison verse was on Jim Jone’s “Take A Bow” off his fifth studio album Capo. What better way to celebrate your freedom than making a song with your hometown cohorts?

"Set Me Free" Mystikal

In 2010, Mystikal was released earlier in the year after serving a six-year bid for sexual battery and extortion. Nearly a decade later, the New Orleans native appears in his first video for Lloyd’s “Set Me Free.” He clearly hasn’t lost his step, rapping a solid verse while showing love in Calliope.

"The Roller Song" Shyne

Shyne ended his nearly ten-year bid by coming out with his first official street single. On “Roller Song,” he speaks on the reality of being an ex-con and trying to support his family. “An ex-con can’t get a job / so what I’m supposed to do to feed my moms? /You know what I’ma do, help me God / because survival is the rule, so fuck the law.” Elsewhere, Shyne touches on relevant topics such as President Obama and stimulus packages over a head-nodding beat.

"California Love" 2 Pac

"California Love" is one of 2 Pac's most iconic songs, so it's reputation as a post-prison comeback track isn't really as strong as some of the other songs on this list. A lot of people probably just think of it as just a classic Pac song, but in his first verse Pac comes in with lines about his time locked up. "Out on bail, fresh out of jail, California dreaming," he raps. "Soon as I step on the scene, I'm hearing hoochies screaming." Sounds like a nice homecoming.

"I'm Free" Pimp C

When the late Pimp C was sent to jail for violating his probation regarddding an aggravated assault charge, the words "Free Pimp C" became a rallying cry for both Bun B, Pimp's other half in the iconic Southern rap group UGK, and for the group's many fans. When he finally was freed, Pimp showed his appreciation for the movement by dropping this track. Grabbing a sample from Tom Petty's classic rock sing-along "Free Falling," the track finds Pimp taking a strong anti-prison stance when he raps, "Seen a whole lotta chumps, hard men and hustlers/Some big time dealers, kidnappers and busters/Pimps and playas, I seen some kill with they hands/But I still don't believe the pen is no place for no man!"

"Now It's Over" Chief Keef

Chicago's teenage rap sensation Chief Keef has run into his fair share of legal challenges since rising from the ranks of his city's drill scene—he's in the midst of his a legal battle right now—but this track, released after the rapper served a two month sentence for violating his probation, finds Keef in a celebratory mood.

"Chillin' Tonight" Lil Kim

Following 10 months in jail, Lil Kim returned with "Chillin' Tonight," a track about hanging out and enjoying some of the things she missed when in prison. "We going smoke something drink something do something," she raps. "So he can beat the pussy up like he stole something." That's a plan.

"Ventilation" Black Rob

"But I don't need conflict, man I'm a convict," says Black Rob on this track, which he released after serving time for grand larceny. That makes sense. If you were fresh out of jail, you'd be avoiding conflicts too.

"Can You Believe It?" Styles P

LOX's Styles P was sentenced to eight months for stabbing a guy in the buttocks, so that makes "Can You Believe It?" a particularly appropriate title. The track itself is a joyful pop-smash with Akon on the hook.

"Freestyle" DMX

Some rappers take their time getting the perfect track ready for their post-prison return. DMX isn't one of those rappers. In this video the gravely-voiced rapper unleashes a rage-filled freestyle about his return. It's not the most polished of the bunch here, but it's got an undeniable intensity to it.

"Love Y'all More" Mobb Deep

Back in March 2011, Prodigy was released from prison after a completing a three-year bid for gun possession. Less than a week after he was released, he teamed up with his former rhyming partner Havoc for "Love Y'all More." Over some production by Alchemist, the Mobb Deep boys get back to business.

"2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted" Tupac

Back in 1995, ‘Pac was notorious for literally being in the studio all day. After being set free from a 1993 incident of sexual abuse, the West Coast rapper went to work. “2 Of America’s Most Wanted” was one of the 14 songs he recorded since getting out and features Snoop Dogg.

Lil Boosie Freestyles On Car Ride Home

Boosie releasing from jail got the Internet going nuts. So much that the Louisiana rapper couldn’t wait to spit some rhymes. On his way home from prison, he rapped a few verses a capella. Looks like Boosie hasn’t changed a bit.

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