Top 10 Hip‑Hop Songs (July–Dec 2021)
The second half of 2021 delivered some of the most memorable hip‑hop hits of the year — from breakout anthems and viral summer tracks to chart‑dominating collaborations and cultural moments. These songs were among the most streamed, most talked‑about, and most influential in shaping the hip‑hop landscape from July through December 2021:
- Lil Nas X – “Industry Baby” (feat. Jack Harlow)
A confident, brass‑driven trap anthem celebrating success and swagger. Released in late July, it became one of the biggest hip‑hop hits of the second half of 2021 and reached high chart positions globally. - BIA – “Whole Lotta Money (Remix)” (feat. Nicki Minaj)
The remix of BIA’s breakout track exploded on streaming services and social media, with Nicki Minaj’s feature helping it clinch major chart momentum during summer 2021. - Saweetie – “Best Friend” (feat. Doja Cat)
A celebratory anthem about friendship and success, this collaboration became a viral hit with heavy airplay and streaming throughout late 2021. - Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”
Though released earlier in the year, this song’s popularity carried strongly into the latter half of 2021, maintaining huge streaming numbers and cultural impact. - Sleepy Hallow – “2055 (Remix)” (feat. Coi Leray)
The remix of Sleepy Hallow’s hit brought fresh energy in the summer months, pairing his melodic flow with Coi Leray’s fast‑paced bars and keeping the track trending. - Drake – Certified Lover Boy Era Tracks (e.g., “Way 2 Sexy,” “Fair Trade,” “Knife Talk” Collabs)
From the massive Certified Lover Boy rollout in late 2021 came multiple standout hip‑hop moments, with these tracks dominating playlists and radio rotations. - Doja Cat – “Get Into It (Yuh)”
While technically part of Planet Her earlier in the year, this song’s influence and acclaim extended into late 2021, becoming one of Doja Cat’s most talked‑about rap‑leaning tracks. - Chlöe – “Have Mercy”
A bold and confident rap/pop crossover with viral energy, this track marked Chlöe’s breakout solo moment in the fall of 2021 and charted strongly on hip‑hop/R&B lists. - French Montana & Doja Cat – “Handstand” (feat. Saweetie)
A club‑ready collaboration from late 2021 that gained traction for its catchy verses and trio of strong hip‑hop personalities. - BIA – “Whole Lotta Money” (Original)
Even before the remix, the original version of “Whole Lotta Money” had already begun bubbling up in popularity by mid‑2021 and helped set the scene for its later remix success.