Top 20 Hip Hop Songs of 2022

Check out the top 20 hip hop songs here. Hip hop music is one of the most popular genres across the globe. The industry has produced countless talented artists and some of the greatest hits in 20122 alone. Let’s celebrate the best hip hop songs this year so far that have created a massive impression on the audiences.

Hip hop has always been one of the biggest genres around the world. In recent years, the popular musical form has reached the top position leaving the other genres behind. 2022 has already been a good year for hip hop with countless hits from the biggest names in the genre such as Nicki Minaj, Jack Harlow, Drake, Pusha T, Young Thug, Rick Ross, and more. Most of these songs have found their place on the biggest music charts in the United States and all over the world.

Here is the list of 20 best hip hop songs in 2022:

1. 'Do We Have A Problem?' by Nicki Minaj, featuring Lil Baby

Released on February 4th this year, ‘Do We Have A Problem?’ from Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby is the hottest hip-hop track from 2022. The song debuted at number two spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the number one spot on the Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Songs chart after its release. The music video is inspired by the 2010 movie ‘Salt’. It has reportedly sold more than 48,000 copies in its first full tracking frame.

2. 'Bussin' by Nicki Minaj, featuring Lil Baby

Just a week after their hit ‘Do We Have A Problem?’, Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby released another major hit number, ‘Bussin’ on February 11th, 2022. The song reached number 20 position on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number five on the Digital Song Sales chart. The previous track, ‘Do We Have A Problem’ ended with a teaser from ‘Bussin’, which created hype for the song among the fans. The song is supposed to appear on the artist’s next studio album.

3. 'London' by Bia featuring J. Cole

Bia’s 2022 hit track, ‘London’ featuring J. Cole was released on April 8th, 2022. The music video has been deeply influenced by the UK drill style. In the music video, the artist goes on a shopping spree and has a tea party. They just hang out in London and rap British slang while having fun. The music video has received more than 11 million views on YouTube.

4. 'Blick Blick' Coi Leray featuring Nicki Minaj

2022 seems to be a great year for Nicki Minaj. She has had some of the biggest hits this year both as the main and featured artist. Her collaboration with Coi Leray, ‘Blick Blick’ released on March 18th, 2022 has gained more than 20 million views on YouTube. This is the second single from the rising New Jersey singer-songwriter Coi Leray in 2022. In the music video, the two rappers are seen in a maze-le room holding plastic guns to defend themselves.

5. 'Sunshine' by Latto featuring Lil Wayne & Childish Gambino

Atlanta-based rapper Lotto’s single, ‘Sunshine’ featuring Childish Gambino and Lil Wayne is one of the biggest hits of 2022 so far. The song is a part of her second album ‘777’ released by RCA Records. Released on March 25th, the track has acquired hundreds of thousands of views online. The three rappers deliver some of their individual greatest verses in 2022.

6. 'P Power' By Gunna featuring Drake

American rapper Sergio Giavanni Kitchens, better known by his stage name Gunna, started the new year with a hit, ‘P Power’ featuring Drake. The track is a part of his latest album, ‘DS4EVER’ and it was previously titled ‘P*ssy Power’. The soundtrack arrived a week after the album was released. The song has taken the album to its greatest height. ‘DS4EVER’ debuted at the number one spot on the Billboard 200 album. The music video has gained 9.2 million views on YouTube so far with positive reviews.

7. 'City Of Gods' by Fivio Foreign featuring Kanye West and Alicia Keys

American musician Fivio Foreign teamed up with Kanye West and Alicia Keys for his 2022 single, ‘City of Gods’. Released on February 11th, the song is the lead single off his debut album, ‘B.I.B.I.E’ and it is featured in Kanye’s eleventh studio album, ‘Donda 2’. Foreign’s first-ever album is produced by West. All three artists can be seen in the music video in a black and white aesthetic. The music video has over 15 million views on YouTube.

8. 'Diet Coke' Pusha T

Rising rapper Pusha T’s latest single ‘Diet Coke’ was released on February 8th, 2022. The single is produced and co-written by Kanye West. The music video has already acquired more than 10 million views on YouTube. In the music video, Pusha T hints at the coke one can find on the streets and not the soft drink. Kanye West makes an appearance in the music video giving it a unique touch. The song has become quite popular among the global audience.

9. 'We Go Up' by Nicki Minaj featuring Fivio Foreign

Another Nicki Minaj song that has made its way on the list is, ‘We Go Up’ featuring Fivio Foreign. The track dropped on March 25th this year. Minaj showcases her extraordinary rhyming versatility and drill capabilities in the single. The music video released later on April 19th features her arriving in New York City in a pink Lamborghini. Her incredible rap has won the hearts of the audience. The track has over 10 million views on YouTube right now.

10. 'First Class' by Jack Harlow

‘First Class’ by American rapper Jack Harlow is one of the biggest hits in 2022. The song is a part of his upcoming album, ‘Come Home The Kids Miss You’. Released on May 6th, 2022, the music video of the track has more than 20 million views on YouTube. The track samples the 2006 hit number ‘Glamorous’ by Fergie featuring Ludacris. The soundtrack topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single became viral on Tik Tok.

11. 'What Happened To Virgil' by Lil Durk featuring Gunna

Lil Durk’s latest single, ‘What Happened To Virgil’ is a part of his album, ‘7220’. It features popular rapper Gunna. The artists pay their homage to the late designer Virgil Abloh who died recently on November 28th last year. He was 41 and fought with cardiac angiosarcoma for two years before he passed away. The music video begins with a quote from Abloh. The video also features the private plane that was designed by Abloh.

12. 'Right On' by Lil Baby

Lil Baby has collaborated with Nicki Minaj this year and was featured in two of her songs. But he also dropped his solo work, ‘Right On’ on April 8th, 2022. The song reached the number 13th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His next single, ‘In A Minute’ debuted at the number 14th spot. ‘Right On’ grabbed the 5th spot with ‘In A Minute’ following it on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The artist became the 12th musician with 100 Billboard Hot 100 entries with both the song.

13. 'In A Minute' by Lil Baby

The next song on the list is ‘In A Baby’ by Lil Baby. The song was also released on April 8th following ‘Right On’. This is one of his first solo singles of this year. The song appeared in the number 14th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 6th spot on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The music video acquired more than 27th million views on YouTube within a month.

14. 'Banking On Me' by Gunna

‘Banking On Me’ by Gunna was released this Valentine’s Day. The track is about a woman who is an important person in Gunna’s life and he does not want to get rid of her. Though the song was initially a part of his hot album, ‘DS4Ever’, it was taken down and released as a separate single. It has received nearly 10 million views on YouTube. The song was released through YSL Records and 300 Entertainment.

15. 'Freaky Deaky' by Tyga featuring Doja Cat

Tyga has decided to team up with Doja Cat this year for the single, ‘Freaky Deaky’. The song was released on February 25th, 2022, and has received nearly 35 million views on YouTube. The two artists earlier collaborated on Doja Cat’s 2019 hit single, ‘Juicy’. This is the first single from Tyga’s upcoming album which set going to be released this summer. The pop-infused rap number reached number 43rd spot on Billboard Hot 100 chart.

16. 'Neck & Wrist' Pusha T featuring Jay-Z & Pharrell Williams

Pusha T is back on the list with his newest single, ‘Neck & Wrist’ released on April 6th this year. He has collaborated with Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams for the song, which is a part of his album, ‘It’s Almost Dry’. The song is produced by Pharrell who also lends his singing skills to the cause. Pusha T and Jay Z have collaborated before for 2016, ‘Drug Dealers Annonymous’. It appeared in the 76th spot on US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

17. 'Pushin P' by Gunna featuring Young Thug

Gunna once again make an appearance on the top 20 hip hop list with his single, ‘Pushing P’ released on January 7th, 2022. The music video has more than 24 million views on YouTube. The featuring artist Young Thug takes the song to the next level. The song is the second track of his 2022 album, ‘FA4Ever’. The track reached the number 7 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as soon as it was released.

18. 'Stick' by Dreamville, JID, J.Cole, Kenny Mason, Sheck Wes

American hip hop artist Dreamville has collaborated with JID for his latest single, ‘Stick’ which features J.Cole, Kenny Mason, and Sheck Wes. It is a part of their 2022 project, ‘D-Day A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape’. Released on April 1st, 2022, the track has more than 1 million views on YouTube. the track has received countless positive responses from the global hip-hop community.

19. 'Worst Day' by Future

The American rapper has released an anti-Valentine’s Day track named ‘Worst Day’ ironically on the 2022 Valentine’s Day. He talks about how the day representing love is the worst day for him as he has ‘too many women to please’. He has already wasted millions of dollars on buying gifts for them. The music video has over 11 million views on YouTube. The track reached the 34th spot on US Billboard Hot 100 and the 12th spot on the Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Songs chart.

20. 'What's My Name' Fivio Foreign featuring Queen Naija & Coi Leray

The last but not least hip-hop song on this list is ‘What’s My Name’ by Fivio Foreign featuring Queen Naija & Coi Leray. The song appears on the artist’s debut album, ‘B.I.B.I.E’. The song uses samples of the 1999 hit ‘Say My Name’ by destiny’s Child. Released on April 8th, the song acquired nearly 4 million views on YouTube.

Hip hop continues to make incredibly creative songs that contribute to the betterment of the overall music industry in 2022. The fans across the world continue to show their love and support for the genre.