Top Rap Songs That Marked the History of Hip-Hop

Inspirational origin story of the Beastie Boys.

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Highly acclaimed and influential hip-hop anthem.

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First hip-hop song nominated for Grammy Record of the Year.

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Iconic West Coast hip-hop collaboration.

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Introduced hip-hop to a global audience, proving its commercial viability.

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Influential album in West Coast hip-hop's rise.

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Most-streamed rap song in Spotify history.

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Influential in introducing Roland 808 beats to hip-hop.

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Foundation of the new-school rap era.

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First rap song inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry.

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