Pop ruled as the most common primary genre over hip-hop in the Hot 100's top 10 throughout 2025, according to Hit Songs Deconstructed's analysis.
Over the past six years, Billboard's staff has made its picks for the greatest pop star of every year, from 1981 to present. See our full updated list here.
They're all highly respected in the world of old-school rap. And they all hit the Top 40 just once in their careers.
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