The Best Hip Hop Music of 2009

The top hip hop songs of 2009 according to XXL Magazine. Find out which songs made the list and why they were the best of the year.

Best Hip Hop Albums of 2009

In 2009, the hip hop game was better than ever with a plethora of albums released from a variety of different artists. It was hard to narrow it down, but here are the 10 best hip hop albums of 2009:

10. Mos Def – The Ecstatic
9. J Dilla – Jay Stay Paid
8. Blu & Exile – Below the Heavens
7. Brother Ali – Us
6. Wale – Attention Deficit
5. Mos Def – Black on Both Sides
4. A Tribe Called Quest – The Low End Theory
3. Nas – Illmatic
2. Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city
1. Outkast – ATLiens

Best Hip Hop Songs of 2009

In 2009, the hip hop world was full of new and exciting music. There were a number of great songs released that year, and it was hard to narrow down the best of the best. However, after much debate, we’ve compiled a list of what we believe are the 10 best hip hop songs of 2009.

1. “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys
2. “I Get It In” by 50 Cent
3. “Dope Boys” by The Game ft. Travis Barker
4. “Money Maker” by Ludacris ft. Pharrell
5. “A Milli” by Lil Wayne
6. ” Sexual Eruption” by Snoop Dogg
7. “I Made It (Cash Money Heroes)” by Kevin Rudolf ft. Birdman, Jay Sean & Lil Wayne
8. “OK You’re Right” by 50 Cent
9.” BEggin’ For Thread” by Banks
10.”Forever” by Drake ft. Lil Wayne, Eminem & Kanye West

Best Hip Hop Videos of 2009

The best hip hop videos of 2009 include a little bit of everything from the standard club banger to the more consciousness-raising variety. The streets are alive with music and these are the ten best hip hop videos of 2009.

1. “Best I Ever Had” by Drake
2. “Obsessed” by Mariah Carey
3. “I Get It In” by 50 Cent
4. “Beggin'” by Madcon
5. “Boom Boom Pow” by Black Eyed Peas
6. “Paparazzi” by Lady Gaga
7. “Run This Town” by Jay-Z ft. Rihanna & Kanye West
8. “Day ‘N’ Nite” by Kid Cudi
9. “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” by Pitbull
10.”How Low” by Ludacris