The Best Hip Hop Music Videos of All Time

Looking for the best hip hop music videos of all time? You’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we’ll count down the top 10 hip hop music videos of all time. From classics like Tupac’s “California Love” to more recent hits like Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble,” there’s something for everyone on this list. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

“In Da Club” by 50 Cent

“In Da Club” is a hip hop song performed by American rapper 50 Cent from his debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2003). The song was written by 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo, and produced by Dr. Dre with co-production credit from Elizondo. “In Da Club” peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming 50 Cent’s first US number-one single. “In Da Club” received mixed reviews from critics; some praised it for its club-oriented production, while others criticized its use of the same looped sample as Portrait’s “Honey Dip”.

The single was certified 3× platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It has sold over eight million copies worldwide, becoming one of 50 Cent’s best-selling songs. The music video won Best Rap Video and Best New Artist at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.

“Crazy in Love” by Beyonce ft. Jay-Z

“Crazy in Love” is a song by American singer Beyoncé featuring American rapper Jay-Z. It was released as the lead single from Beyoncé’s debut solo studio album, Dangerously in Love (2003), and features production credits from Rich Harrison and Mark Batson. The song was written by Beyoncé, Harrison, and Scott Storch, and features a horn sample from the 1970 song “Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)” by Chicago soul group The Chi-Lites.

The remix version of the song which features a rap verse by Jay-Z garnered additional acclaim, with multiple critics praising Jay-Z’s contributions to the track. “Crazy in Love” peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 2003, becoming Beyoncé’s first number-one single as a solo artist and Jay-Z’s fourth number-one single on the chart. It spent eight consecutive weeks atop the Hot 100, earning Beyoncé her longest-running number one single as a solo artist to date; it was later tied with “Irreplaceable”. With “’03 Bonnie & Clyde” also topping the chart during this period, Jay-Z became the first rapper ever to have two singles occupy the top spot simultaneously. The song peaked at number one in several other countries including Canada, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand and Switzerland.

A MTV Video Music Award and a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song were both awarded to “Crazy in Love”. At the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, held in February 2004, the song won Best R&B Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. In 2007, at 50th Annual Grammy Awards held February 10,”Crazy in Love” won an award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

“Numb/Encore” by Jay-Z and Linkin Park

“Numb/Encore” is a song by American rapper Jay-Z and rock band Linkin Park from their collaboration album Collision Course (2004). The song was released as a single on December 13, 2004, and peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Jay-Z’s second consecutive top-twenty hit single from the album and Linkin Park’s sixth.

The music video for “Numb/Encore” was directed by Kimo Wilder and features live footage of a Jay-Z and Linkin Park concert during their Collision Course tour in 2004. The video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Collaboaration in 2005.

“Numb/Encore” has been praised by music critics and is considered one of the best songs from Collision Course. It is also one of Jay-Z’s and Linkin Park’s most successful singles, with sales of over two million copies in the United States.

“Lose Yourself” by Eminem

There are few artists in hip hop history that have achieved the level of success that Eminem has. He is a best-selling artist, an Academy Award winner, and one of the most controversial rappers of all time. “Lose Yourself” is Eminem’s most successful single, spending twelve weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was a massive success both commercially and critically, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song and becoming one of the most iconic hip hop tracks of all time. The music video for “Lose Yourself” is just as iconic as the song itself, and it is often cited as one of the best hip hop music videos of all time. The video tells the story of Eminem’s struggle to make it in the music business, and it features some of his most memorable lyrics. “Lose Yourself” is a perfect example of Eminem’s unique talent, and it is one of the best hip hop music videos ever made.

“Run This Town” by Jay-Z ft. Rihanna and Kanye West

“Run This Town” is a song by Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Kanye West. The song was released as the lead single from Jay-Z’s album The Blueprint 3. The music video features all three artists in a dark, futuristic cityscape. The video received mixed reviews, with some critics praising the visuals and others finding themToo busy.”

“Stronger” by Kanye West

“Stronger” is a song by American rapper Kanye West, released as the second single from his third studio album, Graduation (2007). The production was handled by West, with an extended outro co-produced with Mike Dean. The composition features repetitive piano riffs, and a synth-backed chorus that runs “You know what it is/ You’re now watching the strongest people on the planet”. It also contains vocal samples of “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” by French house duo Daft Punk.

The music video for “Stronger”, directed by Hype Williams, was shot in various locations around Los Angeles in August 2007. It incorporates footage from West’s previous music video for “Touch the Sky” (2006), as well as footage of live performances and skits filmed during his Glow in the Dark Tour (2008). In the video, West mistakes an inflatable globe for a balloon and subsequently tries to keep it aloft by holding on to its string while gradually ascending into the sky.

“Hey Mama” by Kanye West

“Hey Mama” is a song by American hip hop artist Kanye West, released in 2005. The track features rapper Diddy and singer Jamie Foxx, and was produced by West and Dr. Dre. The music video for “Hey Mama” was directed by Hype Williams, and features West paying tribute to his late mother, Donda West. The video received positive reviews from critics, who praised its emotion and visual style.

“No Lie” by 2 Chainz ft. Drake

“No Lie” is a song by American rapper 2 Chainz, released as the lead single from his debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. Story (2012). The song, which features Canadian rapper Drake, was produced by Mike Will Made It and written by 2 Chainz, Drake, and Sonny Digital.

“No Lie” peaked at number 69 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 53 on the Canadian Hot 100. The music video was released on May 8, 2012 and was directed by X.

“Started from the Bottom” by Drake

“Started from the Bottom” is a hip hop song recorded by Canadian rapper Drake for his third studio album Nothing Was the Same (2013). The song was serviced to urban contemporary radio stations in the United States on February 10, 2014, as the album’s second single. “Started from the Bottom” peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Drake’s highest charting single in the United States until it was eclipsed by his feature on Lil Wayne’s “Believe Me” in 2014. The song’s accompanying music video was shot over two days in February 2014 in Toronto. It depicts Drake and his friends going through various trials and tribulations while working at a fictitious retail clothing store called The Warehouse.

“Anaconda” by Nicki Minaj

There’s no doubt that Nicki Minaj is one of the most versatile and creative rappers in the game. She’s also know for her sexy music videos, and “Anaconda” is definitely one of her steamiest. The video, which features Nicki twerking and grinding up on a number of shirtless men, was banned from MTV for being too sexually explicit. But that didn’t stop it from becoming one of the most watched music videos on YouTube, with over 800 million views.