Western Hip-Hop Popularity Rankings [2026]

International Love ft. Chris BrownPitbull57rank/position

Pitbull – International Love (Official Video) ft. Chris Brown

It’s a track that makes you feel like you’re traveling through cities around the world.

Pitbull’s distinctive rap and Chris Brown’s vocals blend beautifully, creating a richly international vibe.

Released in May 2011, the song was included on the album Planet Pit and became a major hit, peaking at No.

13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It was also performed at the halftime show of the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, among other high-profile appearances.

A floor-filling anthem, this song remains beloved to this day.

The Way I AreTimbaland ft. Keri Hilson, D.O.E., Sebastian58rank/position

Timbaland – The Way I Are ft. Keri Hilson, D.O.E., Sebastian

A track released in 2007 by American rapper Timbaland.

It features skillful vocals and samples Justin Timberlake’s 2006 track “SexyBack.” The track was used in a McDonald’s commercial.

RobberyJuice WRLD59rank/position

Juice WRLD – Robbery (Official Music Video)

This is the lead single from Juice WRLD’s second album, A Deathrace for Love, released in March 2019! Centered on heartbreak, the song Robbery, which means “robbery,” is about what his girlfriend took from him.

Its piano-based track combined with his distinctive emo rap captures the emotions perfectly.

Dear Mama2Pac60rank/position

2Pac – Dear Mama

Tupac stood at the forefront of the hip-hop scene.

While his bold personality often gets emphasized, he also had a delicate side.

That delicate side is fully showcased in Dear Mama.

Although it doesn’t depict an ideal family environment, it’s a wonderful song that reveals his own kind of family love.

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Bank Account21 Savage61rank/position

21 Savage – Bank Account (Official Audio)

Rapper 21 Savage from Atlanta.

Until a little while ago, he had the image of a promising young rapper, but lately, as his props have grown, he’s come to be recognized as more of a mid-career artist.

One of 21 Savage’s classic tracks is Bank Account.

The way Auto-Tune is used in this song is very interesting—it’s applied only to parts of the rap.

The occasional Auto-Tune “fake” creates a perfectly laid-back vibe.

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What’s Luv?Fat Joe feat. Ashanti62rank/position

Fat Joe – What’s Luv? ft. Ashanti

This hip-hop classic by Fat Joe and Ashanti exudes a refined urban sound, featuring a melodic track approach and smart lyrics that create a rich, tasteful experience.

Its stylish, airy melody is especially appealing and makes it a great recommendation for summer.

HoudiniEminem63rank/position

Eminem – Houdini [Official Music Video]

Leaving behind an incredible number of classic tracks, Eminem is a rapper who, despite being white, is supported by heads all over the world.

Even those who aren’t deep into hip-hop likely know who he is.

Among his songs, the one I especially recommend is this track.

Released in May 2024, it serves as the lead single from his 12th album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).” The lyrics are striking for the way they confront his past while delivering sharp social criticism.

Riding an upbeat groove, his overwhelming rap skills make this a must-listen for any hip-hop fan.