Western Hip-Hop Popularity Rankings [2026]
We’ve picked out popular Western hip-hop tracks to date.
We’re introducing them in a ranking format, ordered by the number of plays.
Use this as a reference to see what kinds of songs are popular.
The playlist is also being updated.
Playlist
| Western Hip-Hop Popularity Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | HUMBLE.Kendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | Kendrick Lamar’s overwhelming talent |
| 2 | Lose YourselfEminem |  play_arrow | I threw my hungry spirit straight at it... |
| 3 | Still D.R.E. ft. Snoop DoggDr. Dre |  play_arrow | You can’t avoid it as you learn about US hip-hop… |
| 4 | Not Like UsKendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | Kendrick Lamar’s socially conscious dance track |
| 5 | Straight Outta ComptonN.W.A |  play_arrow | It became known because Eazy-E was a member… |
| 6 | Ni**as In ParisJAY Z, Kanye West |  play_arrow | Jay-Z and Kanye’s classic hip-hop song |
| 7 | JuicyThe Notorious B.I.G. |  play_arrow | Notorious B.I.G.'s signature single |
| 8 | C.R.E.A.M.Wu Tang Clan |  play_arrow | A hip-hop ar… who is still active on the front lines today |
| 9 | In Da Club50 Cent |  play_arrow | Electrified the venue at the 2022 Super Bowl… |
| 10 | POWERKanye West |  play_arrow | Kanye West’s signature tracks, social critique, and confidence |
| 11 | Big PoppaThe Notorious B.I.G. |  play_arrow | When talking about East Coast hip-hop, you can’t avoid… |
| 12 | INDUSTRY BABYLil Nas X, Jack Harlow |  play_arrow | Achieved world No. 1 with a fusion of trap and pop |
| 13 | N.Y. State of MindNas |  play_arrow | It was even selected among the top 100 hip-hop tracks... |
| 14 | The Next Episode ft. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate DoggDr. Dre |  play_arrow | Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg sa... |
| 15 | Break Ya NeckBusta Rhymes |  play_arrow | It’s also interesting how the flow differs depending on the rapper… |
| 16 | Rap GodEminem |  play_arrow | Having left behind an extraordinary number of masterpieces, and being white... |
| 17 | Nas Is LikeNas |  play_arrow | Nas: a rapper known for diverse musicality |
| 18 | Changes ft. Talent2Pac |  play_arrow | Tupac’s signature track that sharply portrays social issues |
| 19 | U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer |  play_arrow | Signature song by MC Hammer blending dance and rap |
| 20 | California Love feat. Dr. Dre2Pac |  play_arrow | 2Pac West Coast track performed at the Super Bowl |
| 21 | StrongerKanye West |  play_arrow | “Stro…” by Kanye West |
| 22 | It Was A Good DayIce Cube |  play_arrow | When you think of hip-hop, it’s an image of never-ending conflict... |
| 23 | Shook Ones, Pt. IIMobb Deep |  play_arrow | Mobb Deep’s classic, East Coast rap |
| 24 | Keep Their Heads Ringin’Dr. Dre |  play_arrow | Dr. Dre’s film score becomes a massive hit |
| 25 | Mask OffFUTURE |  play_arrow | The rawness of the street and the road to success |
| 26 | Look At Me!XXXTentacion |  play_arrow | Xtentacion’s innovative musicality |
| 27 | ScenarioA Tribe Called Quest |  play_arrow | Formed in 1988, and over the following ten years it... |
| 28 | HIGHEST IN THE ROOMTravis Scott |  play_arrow | Travis Scott, a global hit with Auto-Tune |
| 29 | Hey Ya!OutKast |  play_arrow | OutKast summer hip-hop classic |
| 30 | Lollipop ft. StaticLil Wayne |  play_arrow | A rapper who popularized trap music among the general public… |
| 31 | Jump AroundHouse Of Pain |  play_arrow | Active from 1991 to 1995… |
| 32 | Who Am I? (What’s My Name?)Snoop Dogg |  play_arrow | Snoop Dogg’s classic— a monument of G-funk |
| 33 | Mama Said Knock You OutLL Cool J |  play_arrow | A rapper with a distinguished record who has also excelled as an actor... |
| 34 | tv offKendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | Kendrick Lamar’s socially critical hip-hop track |
| 35 | Lucid DreamsJuice WRLD |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 36 | This Is AmericaChildish Gambino |  play_arrow | Childish Gambino’s signature songs |
| 37 | Gin And JuiceSnoop Dogg |  play_arrow | Snoop Dogg’s West Coast hip-hop |
| 38 | In My FeelingsDrake |  play_arrow | The self-explanatory popular rapper, Mr. Drake, is about to... |
| 39 | Hotline BlingDrake |  play_arrow | Drake’s signature song “Hotline Bling” |
| 40 | Old Town Road (Official Movie) ft. Billy Ray CyrusLil Nas X |  play_arrow | Crossover between country and hip-hop |
| 41 | Good FeelingFlo Rida |  play_arrow | Flow, a timeless staple of club music, … |
| 42 | Kill This LoveBLACKPINK |  play_arrow | BLACK, which has once again blasted out a hit… |
| 43 | California Love2Pac |  play_arrow | 2Pac and B.I.G, a sad music legend |
| 44 | Like ThatFuture, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | Hip-hop single by Future and others |
| 45 | HypnotizeThe Notorious B.I.G. |  play_arrow | Notorious B.I.G.'s classic hip-hop track |
| 46 | If I Ruled The World (Imagine That) feat. Lauryn HillNas |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings of freedom and hope |
| 47 | Paid In FullEric B. & Rakim |  play_arrow | The way of rhyming is also something you pick up by listening to hip‑hop… |
| 48 | One LoveBob Marley |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Bob Marley's Classic 'One Love' |
| 49 | Still Not a Player feat. JoeBig Pun |  play_arrow | The sensual hip-hop classic by BIGBANG |
| 50 | Lighters UpLil’ Kim |  | Lil' Kim's Latin-tinged summer classic |
| 51 | ThotianaBlueface |  play_arrow | A song that became popular for Blueface's distinctive rapping |
| 52 | They Reminisce Over YouPete Rock & CL Smooth |  play_arrow | The classic by Pete Rock & CL Smooth |
| 53 | ChantajeShakira |  play_arrow | A talented female singer who started music at the age of eight |
| 54 | Call Out My NameThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | The new-generation R&B singer from Canada, The … |
| 55 | International Love ft. Chris BrownPitbull |  play_arrow | Experience the feeling as if you were traveling through cities around the world… |
| 56 | The Way I AreTimbaland ft. Keri Hilson, D.O.E., Sebastian |  play_arrow | Timbalan, an American rapper… |
| 57 | RobberyJuice WRLD |  play_arrow | An emo rap song depicting the pain of heartbreak |
| 58 | Dear Mama2Pac |  play_arrow | 2Pac’s deep love for his mother and his delicate heart |
| 59 | Bank Account21 Savage |  play_arrow | Introduction to 21 Savage’s classic track “Bank Account” |
| 60 | What’s Luv?Fat Joe feat. Ashanti |  play_arrow | Hip hop by Fat Joe and Ashanti |
| 61 | Party Up (Up In Here)DMX |  play_arrow | DMX's signature tracks, with aggressive and powerful rap |
| 62 | WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME ft. Sexyy RedGloRilla |  play_arrow | GloRilla’s debut song is making headlines |
| 63 | Just A FriendBiz Markie |  play_arrow | Biz Markie's romantic humor song |
| 64 | A MilliLil Wayne |  play_arrow | Introduction to Lil Wayne's hit song A Milli |
| 65 | Kant Nobody ft. DMXLil Wayne |  play_arrow | The powerful beat and impactful lyrics leave a strong impression... |
| 66 | EnzoDJ Snake, Offset, 21 Savage, Sheck Wes & Gucci Mane |  play_arrow | Riding on a dazzling beat, the artists… |
| 67 | Rapper’s DelightThe Sugarhill Gang |  play_arrow | Hip-hop origins, music of the poor |
| 68 | TalkKhalid |  play_arrow | Khalid’s songs capture the raw and honest emotions in romantic relationships… |
| 69 | Big Pimpin’ (feat. UGK)Jay Z |  play_arrow | JAY-Z’s classic track featuring TIMBALAND and UGK |
| 70 | Thugz CryBizzy Bone |  play_arrow | The life and music of Busy Bone |
| 71 | Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi |  play_arrow | Despacito is a reggaeton classic. |
| 72 | See You Again (ft. Charlie Puth)Wiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | A timeless elegy, the bonds of friendship resonate in my heart. |
| 73 | I Like ItCardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin |  play_arrow | Latin rap that transcends cultural barriers |
| 74 | SICKO MODE ft. DrakeTravis Scott |  play_arrow | Travis Scott’s innovative track becomes a massive hit |
| 75 | MONTEROLil Nas X |  play_arrow | Introducing Lil Nas X's hit song MONTERO |
| 76 | Suge (Yea Yea)Dababy |  play_arrow | DaBaby, an explosively popular rapper |
| 77 | HoudiniEminem |  play_arrow | Having left behind an extraordinary number of masterpieces, and being white... |
| 78 | Sexual HealingMarvin Gaye |  play_arrow | Marvin Gaye’s R&B musical innovations |
| 79 | Doo Wop (That Thing)Lauryn Hill |  play_arrow | A fusion track of R&B and hip-hop |
| 80 | This Is How We Do ItMontell Jordan |  play_arrow | Montell Jordan summer classic |
| 81 | Collard GreensScHoolboy Q |  play_arrow | A danceable hip-hop classic |
| 82 | Work ItMissy Elliott |  play_arrow | Missy Elliott's confidence-filled music |
| 83 | Worth ItYK Osiris |  play_arrow | YK Osiris’s smash hit that portrays relationships |
| 84 | SabotageBeastie Boys |  play_arrow | Signature songs of the Beastie Boys |
| 85 | FIRST CLASSJack Harlow |  play_arrow | Jack Harlow’s music that portrays success and luxury |
| 86 | Keep Ya Head Up2Pac |  play_arrow | An anthem of support for women living through hardship, a paean to friendship |
| 87 | The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)Missy Elliott |  play_arrow | Missy Elliott's innovative music and visuals |
| 88 | XXzibit |  play_arrow | Xzibit's upbeat hip-hop |
| 89 | StickyTyler, The Creator |  play_arrow | Tyler’s exhilarating high-tempo song |
| 90 | Gone Till NovemberWyclef Jean |  play_arrow | A masterpiece of magnificent music and heartrending vocals |
| 91 | Are You That Somebody?Aaliyah |  play_arrow | An essential 90s R&B track, a classic by Aaliyah |
| 92 | Bring Em OutT.I. |  play_arrow | A hip-hop track that conveys T.I.’s overwhelming success |
| 93 | Wild For The NightA$AP ROCKY ft. Skrillex, Birdy Nam Nam |  play_arrow | An energetic, dancefloor-ready trac... |
| 94 | Rollin’ StoneMuddy Waters |  play_arrow | A musician who spread blues music in the North |
| 95 | Cross Road BluesRobert Johnson |  play_arrow | The soul of blues legend Robert Johnson |
| 96 | The MessageGrandmaster Flash & The Furious Five |  play_arrow | A classic hip-hop track that sings of the struggles of the ghetto |
| 97 | CRESCENT MOONNLE Choppa |  play_arrow | A rap in which NLE Choppa spoke about apology and growth |
| 98 | It Takes TwoRob Base & DJ E-Z Rock |  play_arrow | A soulful and funky classic, hugely popular |
| 99 | Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson |  play_arrow | Uptown, released in 2014 … |
| 100 | Bailando ft. Descemer Bueno, Gente De ZonaEnrique Iglesias |  play_arrow | Introduction to Enrique Iglesias's popular songs |