As you all know hip hop is the most popular music genre in the world. It took decades for rap music to get where it is now with Sugarhill Gang first introducing it. The different artists changed and influence others as well. Here are some iconic rappers and their top songs from every generation.

The 1980s:

RUN DMC: It’s Tricky

Salt-N-Pepa: Push It

Eazy-E: Boyz-n-the-Hood

The 1990s:

Bone Thugs N Harmony: Tha Crossroads

2Pac: California Love

Notorious B.I.G: Juicy

Wu-Tang Clan: C.R.E.A.M

The 2000s:

Jay-Z: Hard Knock Life

Lil Wayne: A Milli

Kanye West: Diamonds from Sierra Leone

The 2010s:

Drake: Started From the Bottom

Kendrick Lamar: Alright

J. Cole: No Role Modelz

You can see how hip hop has changed over the years with new artists bringing different things to the table. Some that are very lyrical or has a unique voice. 2020 is coming very soon and I hope to see what kind of new music will change in the next generation.