Top Ten Hip Hop Songs of All TIme

Hip hop videos are boring these days. None of them stand out. Bling and Bentleys are typical! IT would be nice if hip hop artists tried something new. Here are those who took a positive leap. Here are the top ten hip hop videos of all time.

1. Jesus Walks, Kanye West

This gritty music video introduced hip hop worship. The imagery, the wings, the prostitute, this video is for those that some "Christians" have given up on. This was the first time Kanye West showed his brilliance.

2. Hypnotize, Nototrious B.I.G.

Puffy and Biggie where Hip Hops dynamic duo in the mid 90's. This video brought big budgets and glamour to the hip hop world. Luxury cars, yachts, and the ocean made these two the original bling kings! Say what you want about Diddy, he was one of raps first ballers.

3. Walk this Way, Run DMC & Aerosmith

The first rock/rap collabortation , along with the music video, brought hip hop to the mainstream. Run DMC where the first rap superstars! Who could forget this black & white classic?

4. Fight the Power, Public Enemy

This protest video was magical. Chuck D was one of America's young black leaders when this song and video emerged, what happedened?

5. Real Slim Shady, Eminem

This classic Eminem video features in a mental institution, There are a couple of parodies in the video as well.

6. Big Pimpin, Jay Z

Before Beyonce, Jigga got around! This video features all of the hip hop video fixtures, but manages to take it to another level! The beach, the yacht and the playfulness of the video are standout!

7. Getting Jiggy With It, Will Smith

This video, along with its dance took the late 90's by storm. Soccer moms everywhere thought they were hip and cool doing this dance. Too bad they weren't! Getting Jiggy was never hip!

8. Can't Touch This, MC Hammer

Hammer time! This video popularized tacky parachute pants and corny dance moves. Hammer gave hip hop showmanship though!

9. 99 Problems, Jay Z

Jay makes a second appearance on this list! Who knew rappers could be so darn artistic! It is dark, gritty and raw.

10. Mama Said Knock You Out,LL Cool J

This hip hop video one won of the First MTV awards for best rap video! It's raw, fun, and features a feisty young cool James.