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Rap Hits That Turn 10 in 2024, Throwbacks That Still Go Hard

From Bobby Shmurda’s 'Hot N**ga' to Rae Sremmurd’s 'No Type,' these decade-old tracks remind us why 2014 was a golden year for hip-hop.

Let’s take it back to 2014—a year full of hip-hop hits that had everyone turning up and chanting lyrics that are now unforgettable. This year, some of those bangers hit the 10-year mark. Bobby Shmurda’s "Hot N**ga" took over every social media feed, and tracks like J. Cole’s "No Role Modelz" and Rae Sremmurd’s "No Type" became instant anthems.

As we celebrate a decade of these classic tracks, let’s look back at 10 songs that made 2014 an epic year for hip-hop.

"Hot N**ga" – Bobby Shmurda

Bobby Shmurda’s debut single, "Hot N**ga," introduced the iconic "Shmoney dance" showcased in its music video. The song and dance quickly took off in 2014, becoming a major trend on Vine and capturing widespread attention.

"Lifestyle" – Rich Gang (feat. Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan)

"Lifestyle" by Rich Gang features vocals from its members, Young Thug and the late Rich Homie Quan. Produced by London on da Track, the song went Platinum in the U.S.

"We Dem Boyz" – Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa’s “We Dem Boyz” is the lead single from his fifth album, Blacc Hollywood. The track climbed to No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming another memorable hit in his career.

"Fight Night" – Migos

Migos released "Fight Night" as the lead single from their mixtape No Label 2. The track reached No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming their highest-charting single at that point.

"Tuesday" – ILoveMakonnen (feat. Drake)

ILoveMakonnen's debut single, "Tuesday," features production by Metro Boomin, along with a guest appearance from Drake. By 2015, the track had sold over a million copies, earning a platinum certification from the RIAA.

"Trap Queen" - Fetty Wap

Fetty Wap's debut single, "Trap Queen," marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, climbing to No. 2 and staying in the top ten for 25 weeks. The track is featured on his self-titled debut album.

"Move That Dope" – Future (feat. Pharrell, Pusha T & Casino)

"Move That Dope," by Future featuring Pharrell Williams, Pusha T, and Casino, was released as the fourth single from the Atlanta rapper's second studio album, Honest. The song reached No. 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was produced by Mike Will Made It and P-Nasty. Notably, Casino's verse was cut from the radio edit.

"No Role Modelz" - J. Cole

"No Role Modelz" is one of J. Cole's standout tracks from his third album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive. The song reached No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Cole's fourth top 40 hit as a solo artist and becoming the highest-charting single from that album.

"No Type" - Rae Sremmurd

"No Type" by Rae Sremmurd served as the second single from their debut album, SremmLife. Produced by Mike Will Made It, the song reached No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the hip hop duo's second highest-charting single after "Black Beatles."

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