Top 10 Greatest Rap One Hit Wonders

Although these rappers might have had other singles, none of them could match the singular glory of these songs. For this list, we’ll be looking at hip-hop artists that had a major or significant hit. Our countdown includes “Whoomp (There It Is)”, “Jump Around”, "Bust a Move", and more! Did we forget one of your favorite one-hit wonders? Let us know in the comments below.

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#BabyGotBack
#BustAMove
#JumpAround
#PartyLikeARockstar

[WatchMojo]

Did we forget one of your favorite one-hit wonders? Let us know in the comments below.

[ishqbector]

Yo.. 93 till infinity whole album is legendary.. Souls of Mischief 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[xelu]

93 til infinity has probably one of the greatest beats in hip hop history! Love the song

[mr.decencykeepinitreal]

“Whoomp! (There it is)” is such a hit back in 1993.

[kenterminateddq]

Am I the only one who thinks Biz Markie's "Just A Friend" should be a lot higher, at least in the top 3?
Not only it was a hit but it's a timeless classic to where you still hear "Just A Friend" for the past 30 years on the radio.
RIP to one of the best beatbox rappers of all time, Biz Markie.

[elektrosoundwave]

And for those of us who was paying attention back then, we know that a lot of these rappers had more hits, at least in the hip-hop charts

[bobbymackey]

History lesson: Sir Mix-a-Lot had a PLATINUM album 3 years before Baby Got Back came out.

[mr.decencykeepinitreal]

“Party Like A Rockstar” is now 15 years old.

[Skywarp]

A gang of these songs were major in hip-hop history.
Cool Like That, 93 Til Infinity, It Takes Two, Just a Friend…

[rebornjm]

I like how they mention one person’s death but not the other RIP Biz Markie

[HitmanHimmy]

Hip hop is by far the most creative genre of music ever. It changes every 3-4 years while also having multiple sounds & styles at all times. Whatever your lifestyle is there's an artist or sound track. for you

[goodfellabeats]

Some of these guys had other hits in the hip-hop community. Some of them where still top 10 hits and gold records.

Biz Markie (RIP)- The Vapors, Nobody Beats the Biz
Sir Mix-A-lot- My posse's on Broadway, Buttermilk Biscuit, My Hooptie
Digable Planets- Where I'm From
House of Pain- Who's the Man

[theenlightenedintrovertron]

Sometimes you make a song that’s so good that you really don’t have to make anymore. Most of these artist are still eating, touring, and living comfortable off their one hit.

[dougpetersen]

Ice ice Baby should be on here, soon as i read “rap 1 hit wonders” I thought of it first

[theyoungexec]

Luniz "I Got 5 On It" should be on this list!

[Caffeine_Club]

I don't think the creators of this list understand what the term 'one-hit wonder' means.

[leftiequixote]

I remember hearing Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock's "Joy and Pain" get played on the radio a lot.

[darickscott]

Sir mix a lota's Posse on Broadway is one of hardest beats and most sampled Hip Hop Songs of all time. Baby Got Back was his crossover mainstream hit. MEGA hit

[JBDude]

Top 3 (In my opinion):
1. Baby Got Back
2. Bust a Move
3. It takes Two
You guys pretty much nailed the Top 3 for me. These are the most iconic rap songs of all-time. Here's a line I created, "I like big hits and I cannot lie, you other viewers can't deny, when a rapper walks in with a cheesy sleazy spread and a song stuck in your head, you get sprung!"

[DavidStarrUSA]

Every time I hear *Whoomp There It Is* I just wanna yell out "SPRINKLES!!" 🤣🤣🤦‍♂️