The Best Hip Hop Music Videos of 1998

The year 1998 was a great year for hip hop music. Some of the best hip hop music videos came out in 1998. Here is a list of the best hip hop music videos of 1998.

The Best Hip Hop Videos of 1998

Hip hop music videos took the world by storm in 1998 with their creative visuals and storylines. From Missy Elliot’s “The Rain” to Naughty by Nature’s “Hip Hop Hooray,” these videos were unforgettable. Here are some of the best hip hop music videos of 1998.

“Gin and Juice” by Snoop Dogg

“Gin and Juice” is a song by American rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg, his second single from his debut album Doggystyle. It became his signature song, reaching #8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1994. The song was produced by Dr. Dre and features a laid-back G-funk sound. The video for the song features Snoop Dogg at a house party with numerous women and alcohol.

“The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” by Missy Elliott

“The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” by Missy Elliott was one of the best hip hop music videos of 1998. The video features Elliott dancing in various locations around New York City, including an abandoned subway station and an empty rooftop. The video was directed by Hype Williams and choreographed by Hi-Hat.

“Beenie Man featuring Mya – “Girls Dem Sugar””

The music video for “Girls Dem Sugar” was filmed in Los Angeles and directed by Hype Williams. The video features Beenie Man and Mya in a luxurious mansion surrounded by numerous bikini-clad women. “Girls Dem Sugar” was a huge hit upon its release, and the music video helped to propel the song to even greater levels of popularity.

“Busta Rhymes – “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See””

Busta Rhymes’ “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See” was one of the biggest hip hop hits of 1998. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the music video was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards.

“Puff Daddy – “It’s All About the Benjamins (Remix)””

“It’s All About the Benjamins (Remix)” is a song recorded by American rapper Puff Daddy. It was released on February 10, 1998 as the fourth single from his debut album No Way Out (1997). The remix features verses from Lil’ Kim and The Lox – then known as simply “The L.O.X.” The song samples two beats from Tommy Boy Records Hip hop group We In Da Club by 50 Cent which was commercially unsuccessful and “The Benjamin’s” by Curtis Mayfield.

The Worst Hip Hop Videos of 1998

It’s no secret that 1998 was a big year for hip hop music. But it was also a big year for terrible hip hop music videos. In this article, we’ll count down the worst of the worst, from Missy Elliot’s “She’s a Bitch” to Puff Daddy’s “It’s All About the Benjamins.” So sit back, relax, and enjoy the worst of the worst hip hop music videos of 1998.

“Can I Get A…” by Jay-Z

In 1998, Jay-Z released his third album, Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life, to critical and commercial acclaim. The album’s lead single, “Can I Get A…”, was a massive hit, peaking at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of the most iconic hip hop songs of the 1990s. The song’s accompanying music video was also hugely popular, receiving heavy rotation on MTV and BET.

However, in retrospect, the video is now widely considered to be one of the worst hip hop videos of all time. It is cringeworthy to watch, thanks largely to its dated visuals and Jay-Z’s awkward dancing (which he has admitted himself). It is also notable for its large number of cameos from celebrities (including then-girlfriend Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes) who have since passed away.

Despite its poor quality, the “Can I Get A…” music video remains an important part of hip hop history and is worth watching just for its nostalgic value.

“Rosa Parks” by Outkast

In Outkast’s “Rosa Parks”, the duo play two car mechanics who fantasize about being hip hop stars. The video features Andre 3000 and Big Boi in a number of outlandish outfits, including chicken suits and gorilla masks.

Despite its bizarre premise, the video was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Rap Video. However, it lost to Puff Daddy’s “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down”.

“Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” by Will Smith

In what is perhaps the most cringeworthy music video of the ’90s, Will Smith and a group of middle-aged white men awkwardly dance around in what can only be described as P Diddy’s “Bad Boy for Life” music video meets “The Jerk.” The women in the video are clearly only there for sex appeal, as they are shown scantily clad and shaking their asses for the camera. Even if you were a fan of Will Smith’s music, this video would be hard to watch.

“Bling Bling” by B.G.

“Bling Bling” is a song by American rapper B.G. The song was released as a single in 1998 and was taken from B.G.’s album, Chopper City in the Ghetto. “Bling Bling” was a commercial success, peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The music video for “Bling Bling” was directed by Hype Williams and features B.G. and his friends flaunting their wealth and displaying expensive jewelry. The video was criticized for its depiction of materialism and received nominations for several Hip Hop music video awards.

“Da Dip” by Freak Nasty

1998 was a great year for hip hop music, but not every music video was a winner. Some videos were educationally tone deaf, like “Da Dip” by Freak Nasty, which features a group of women shaking their butts for the camera while the rapper leers at them and makes obscene gestures. Other videos, like Tupac’s “California Love,” were simply dated, with poor production values and no sense of style. And then there are the videos that are just plain bad, like Puff Daddy’s “(It’s All About the) Benjamins,” which is rife with stereotypes and misogyny.

So which were the worst hip hop videos of 1998? Here are our picks:

“Da Dip” by Freak Nasty
“California Love” by Tupac
“(It’s All About the) Benjamins” by Puff Daddy
“Gin & Juice” by Snoop Dogg
“Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” by Dr. Dre