The Top 10 Hip Hop Music Videos of All Time
Contents
- “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg (1992)
- “Gin and Juice” by Snoop Dogg (1993)
- “Regulate” by Warren G ft. Nate Dogg (1994)
- “California Love” by 2Pac ft. Roger Troutman (1996)
- “Mo Money, Mo Problems” by The Notorious B.I.G. ft. Puff Daddy & Mase (1997)
- “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” by Puff Daddy ft. Mase (1997)
- “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio ft. L.V. (1995)
- “Hate Me Now” by Nas ft. Puff Daddy (1999)
- “What’s My Name?” by Snoop Dogg (1993)
- “In da Club” by 50 Cent (2003)
Looking for the best hip hop music videos of all time? Look no further! Here are the top 10 hip hop music videos of all time, according to us.
“Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg (1992)
“Gin and Juice” by Snoop Dogg (1993)
“Gin and Juice” by Snoop Dogg is one of the most iconic hip hop music videos of all time. The song is from Snoop Dogg’s debut album “Doggystyle” and the video features Snoop Dogg and his friends hanging out and having a good time. The video was directed by Dr. Dre and released in 1993. “Gin and Juice” was a huge hit, reaching #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
“Regulate” by Warren G ft. Nate Dogg (1994)
In 1994, Warren G released his classic track “Regulate” featuring the late Nate Dogg. The song was an instant hit, and the accompanying music video only added to its popularity. The video features the two rappers cruising around Los Angeles in a low-rider, interacting with members of the public and generally having a good time. It’s a classic example of ’90s hip hop culture and remains one of the most iconic music videos of all time.
“California Love” by 2Pac ft. Roger Troutman (1996)
“California Love” is a hip hop song by 2Pac featuring Roger Troutman. The song was released as 2Pac’s comeback single after his release from prison in 1995. It was his first single for Death Row Records and his first appearance on a record with Dr. Dre. “California Love” was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 1996 Grammy Awards. The music video for the song was directed by Hype Williams and is noted for its lavish production.
“Mo Money, Mo Problems” by The Notorious B.I.G. ft. Puff Daddy & Mase (1997)
“Mo Money, Mo Problems” is a song by The Notorious B.I.G. ft. Puff Daddy & Mase, released in 1997. The song was not only a hit single, but also a commercial andcritical success. The music video for the song was directed by Hype Williams and featured cameos from Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Nas, and Stevie J. The video is widely considered to be one of the best hip hop music videos of all time.
“Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” by Puff Daddy ft. Mase (1997)
“Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” was a song by American rapper Puff Daddy. It was released in 1997 as the first single from his debut album No Way Out. The song features verses from fellow Bad Boy Records artist Mase. The song is built around a sample of “Can’t You See” by Total.
The music video for “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” was directed by Hype Williams and shot in downtown New York City. The video features cameos from several well-known rappers and celebrities including Biggie Smalls, Flavor Flav, Busta Rhymes, DJ Funk Flex, Serena Williams, and Naomi Campbell.
The video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards.
“Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio ft. L.V. (1995)
“Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio ft. L.V. (1995) is often considered one of the best hip hop music videos of all time. The video, which was directed by Antoine Fuqua, features Coolio and LV performing the song in front of a backdrop of footage from the film “Boulevard Nights”. The video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video and was nominated for Best Male Video and Best Editing at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards.
“Hate Me Now” by Nas ft. Puff Daddy (1999)
Nas’ “Hate Me Now” video is one of the most controversial music videos of all time. The video features Nas being crucified, and at the time, many people believed that it was an act of blasphemy. Despite the controversy, the video is an expertly made piece of art, and it’s one of the most memorable hip hop videos of all time.
“What’s My Name?” by Snoop Dogg (1993)
This classic hip hop music video features Snoop Dogg in a number of different settings, including rapping in front of a car, in a club, and on a roof. The video also includes a number of cameos, including by Dr. Dre and Warren G.
“In da Club” by 50 Cent (2003)
“In da Club” by 50 Cent was released in 2003 as the lead single from his album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’.” The music video was directed by Hype Williams and features 50 Cent performing in a club. The video was nominated for Best Rap Video at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.
