I don't mind "I'll Be Missing You" being on this list (even if it is too high) because it's a very classic and poignant song. However, let's not fool ourselves: the rhymes in it were kinda basic.
"Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio is one of the biggest Hip-Hop songs of all time. It topped the charts in many countries. The song is a rework of a Stevie Wonder song, "Pastime Paradise."
Standout Lyrics:
Quote:
Everybody's running, but half of them ain't looking
What's going on in the kitchen, but I don't know what's cookin'
"Tha Crossroads" is Bone Thugs & Harmony's highest selling single, and one of their most popular songs. The song is dedicated to their mentor and deceased rapper Eazy-E.
Standout Lyrics:
Quote:
Lil Eazy's long gone
Really wish he would come home
But when it's time to die
Gotta go, bye bye
All a lil' thug could do is cry, cry
"Push It" was originally a B-Side to Salt-n-Pepa's single, "Tramp," however it was released as a single a year later, became a top 20 hit, and a classic. It was the song that prompted their debut album, Hot, Cool, and Vicious, to be the first platinum female Hip-Hop album.
Standout Lyrics:
Quote:
Now wait a minute
This dance ain't for everybody
Only the sexy people
"Hey Ya!" is by far Outkast's biggest hit, and while more "Pop" than Hip-Hop still contains enough elements to receive votes and a place on this list. It was a worldwide hit, and one of the most critically acclaimed songs of its decade.
"Hail Mary" is a song from 2Pac's final album, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. It has been used in tributes and covered by many rappers. It sold a lot.
Standout Lyrics:
Quote:
I ain't a killer but don't push me
Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting p*ssy
"Hey Ya!" is by far Outkast's biggest hit, and while more "Pop" than Hip-Hop still contains enough elements to receive votes and a place on this list. It was a worldwide hit, and one of the most critically acclaimed songs of its decade.
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Originally posted by Cap10Planet
"Hey Ya!" as the #1 hip hop song for some people?
Right? I voted for multiple OutKast songs but this one...... fuhjfn
The original "My Neck My Back" in a way. 
Right? I voted for multiple OutKast songs but this one...... fuhjfn
Kinda? I don't know 