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. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and

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radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. Streaming data and digital downloads were added to the methodology of determining chart rankings in 2012. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single sold in that given week. The song with the most weeks at number one is "Old Town Road", with a total of 20 weeks.

Chart statistics and other facts

Artists with the most number-one singles

Note: Rihanna is a featured artist on all her number-one singles.

Artists with the most consecutive weeks at number one

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Whatever You Like "Whatever You Like" is a song by the American rapper T.I., released as the lead single (second overall) from his sixth studio album, ''Paper Trail'' (2008). The song was written by T.I. and David Siegel, alongside the song's producer Jim Jonsi ...

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Hate It Or Love It "Hate It or Love It" is a single by American rapper and West Coast hip hop artist the Game, featuring 50 Cent. It was released as the third official single from the Game's debut studio album ''The Documentary'' (2005). The song features produc ...

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Just A Lil Bit "Just a Lil Bit" is the third single from 50 Cent's second album, ''The Massacre''. The song was produced by Scott Storch. Released on May 17, 2005, the single reached number three in the United States, becoming 50 Cent's sixth solo top-ten sin ...

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Old Town Road "Old Town Road" is the debut single of American rapper Lil Nas X, first released independently in December 2018. After gaining popularity, the single was re-released by Columbia Records in March 2019. Lil Nas X also recorded a remix with America ...

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Artists simultaneously occupying the top three positions

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Rick Ross William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper. Prior to releasing his debut single, "Hustlin'", in 2006, Ross was the subject of a bidding war, receiving offers from Sean Combs, D ...

Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman (rapper), ...

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She Will "She Will" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne featuring Canadian rapper Drake (musician), Drake, released as the fourth single from the former's ninth studio album, ''Tha Carter IV''. It was released as a digital download and was added to rh ...

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Songs with the most weeks at number one

Self-replacement at number one

Lead artist

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Let Me Hold You "Let Me Hold You" is a song by American rapper Bow Wow. It was the first single off his fourth album, '' Wanted'' (2005). Released on March 11, 2005, the song features American R&B singer Omarion (the first collaboration they did together). It ...

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Make Me Proud "Make Me Proud" is a hip hop song by Canadian recording artist Drake, released as the third single from his second studio album, '' Take Care'', featuring rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released as a digital download on October 16, 2011 and impacted r ...

" (Drake feat. Nicki Minaj) (1 week) → " The Motto" (Drake feat. Lil Wayne) (14 weeks) (February 18, 2012) *

Macklemore Benjamin Hammond Haggerty (born June 19, 1983), better known by his stage name Macklemore ( ; (formerly Professor Macklemore), is an American rapper and songwriter. A native of Seattle, Washington, he has collaborated with producer Ryan Lewi ...

Ryan Lewis Ryan Scott Lewis (born March 25, 1988) is an American record producer, DJ, videographer, photographer, graphic designer, music video director, rapper, and songwriter. Along with producing his own album, ''Instrumentals'', Lewis produced the alb ...

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Can't Hold Us "Can't Hold Us" is a song written and performed by American hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring American singer Ray Dalton, originally released on August 16, 2011 as the second single from the duo's debut studio album '' The Heist'' ...

" (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton) (14 weeks) (May 4, 2013) *Drake — "

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Nice For What "Nice for What" is a song recorded by Canadian rapper Drake from his fifth studio album ''Scorpion'' (2018). It was released by Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records as the second single from the album on April 6, 2018, along with its ...

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In My Feelings "In My Feelings" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his fifth studio album ''Scorpion'' (2018). It was released to rhythmic and contemporary hit radio on July 10, 2018, as the album's fifth single. The song features additional vocals by th ...

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Post Malone Austin Richard Post (born July 4, 1995), known professionally as Post Malone, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his variegated vocals, Malone has gained acclaim for blending genres and subgenres of hip ...

— " Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)" (Post Malone & Swae Lee) (11 weeks) → " Wow." (1 week) (April 6, 2019)

Featured artist

* T-Pain — " Good Life" (Kanye West feat. T-Pain) (9 weeks) (November 3, 2007) → "

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Run This Town "Run This Town" is a song by American rapper Jay-Z. The song also features Rihanna and Kanye West. It was released on July 24, 2009. It was written by the performing trio, with assistance from Ernest Wilson and Jeff Bhasker. Production of the ...

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Combined (lead and featured artist)

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Right Above It "Right Above It" is a hip hop song by American rapper Lil Wayne, released as the first single off his eighth studio album, ''I Am Not a Human Being'' (2010). The song features vocals from Canadian and Young Money rapper Drake, and is produced by A ...

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My Last "My Last" is the lead single by American rapper Big Sean featuring American singer Chris Brown, from the former's debut album '' Finally Famous''. The song is produced by No I.D.

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" (2 Chainz feat. Drake) (6 weeks) (September 8, 2012) * Travis Scott — " Zeze" (Kodak Black feat. Travis Scott & Offset) (1 week) → " SICKO MODE" (Travis Scott) (10 weeks) (November 3, 2018)

Total weeks at number one per decade

2000s

Total number weeks at number one as a lead or featured artist # Missy Elliott – 56 weeks # T.I – 49 weeks # Bow Wow – 40 weeks # Kanye West – 32 weeks # T-Pain – 29 weeks # Ludacris – 29 weeks # Lil Wayne – 28 weeks # Nelly – 25 weeks # Snoop Dogg – 20 weeks

2010s

Total number weeks at number one as a lead or featured artist # Youngboy Never Broke Again – 223 weeks # Drake – 125 weeks # Lil Wayne – 53 weeks # Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – 29 weeks # Post Malone – 28 weeks # Jay-Z – 25 weeks # Iggy Azalea – 24 weeks # Pitbull – 21 weeks # Rihanna – 20 weeks # Kanye West, Lil Nas X – 19 weeks # Eminem, Charli XCX – 18 weeks # Nicki Minaj – 18 weeks

References

{{Billboard Billboard charts American hip hop

Chart statistics and other facts

Artists with the most number-one singles

Artists with the most consecutive weeks at number one

Artists simultaneously occupying the top three positions

Songs with the most weeks at number one

Self-replacement at number one

Lead artist

Featured artist

Combined (lead and featured artist)

Total weeks at number one per decade

2000s

2010s

See also

References