
Top 10 Hip-Hop Songs (July–December 2025)
The second half of 2025 saw a variety of hip-hop tracks make waves — from viral TikTok hits and nostalgic callbacks to big-name collaborations and breakout singles that kept rap culture buzzing through year-end. These songs stood out for their popularity, streaming performance, chart visibility, and cultural impact from July through December 2025:
- Ski Mask The Slump God – “Catch Me Outside 2”
A sequel to his earlier hit, released in July and packed with rapid-fire bars and tongue-in-cheek swagger, this track quickly became a viral favorite. - Tyler, the Creator feat. Pharrell Williams – “Big Poe”
A standout summer release with funky, sample-rich production and memorable verses, showcasing Tyler’s creative range and making it a fan and critic favorite. - G Herbo – “Went Legit”
Breaking out in late summer, this drill-influenced anthem went viral on TikTok, charted on the Billboard Hot 100, and became one of his most streamed songs of the year. - H3adband – “Boo”
A spooky-synth Louisiana rap anthem that exploded on TikTok in October, becoming a viral hit and propelling H3adband into wider hip-hop conversations late in 2025. - Yeat – “PUT IT ONG”
A high-energy rap banger released at the end of July that kept momentum through the fall, noted for its hard-hitting production and festival appeal. - Offset – “Professional”
A precision-mode trap track with sleek production and rhythmic flow that became a staple of late-summer hip-hop playlists. - Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR – “SOMETHING ABOUT YOU”
A smooth rap/R&B crossover that blended atmospheric beats with laid-back verses — widely streamed in the latter half of the year. - Drake – “NOKIA” (continued momentum)
One of the most streamed hip-hop songs of the year overall, it continued strong rotation through the back half of 2025. - Playboi Carti – “RATHER LIE” (feat. The Weeknd) (popular late-year hit)
A standout collab with high replay value, helping the track cement its spot on year-end streaming tallies. - Drake – “What Did I Miss?” (year-long replay)
Another fan-favorite from Drake that remained among the most streamed hip-hop songs in late 2025, showcasing his consistent chart power.