If you're a couple who loves hip hop and rap music, why not bring that passion into your wedding playlist? From smooth R&B-infused tracks to energetic crowd-pleasers, hip hop has the perfect soundtrack for every wedding moment. Whether you're fans of old school classics, 90s golden era hits, or modern chart-toppers, we've got you covered 🎤

Classic Hip Hop Love Songs

  1. "You're All I Need to Get By" – Method Man ft. Mary J. Blige
  2. "Crazy in Love" – Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z
  3. "I Need Love" – LL Cool J
  4. "The Light" – Common
  5. "Anniversary" – Tony! Toni! Toné!

Smooth R&B/Hip Hop Crossovers

  1. "You Got Me" – The Roots ft. Erykah Badu
  2. "My Love" - The Dream (feat Mariah Carey)
  3. "Slow Down" – Bobby Valentino
  4. "Nothing Even Matters" – Lauryn Hill ft. D'Angelo
  5. "Love of My Life" – Erykah Badu ft. Common

Upbeat Hip Hop Songs for the Reception

  1. "Hypnotize" – The Notorious B.I.G.
  2. "California Love" – 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre
  3. "Hot in Herre" – Nelly
  4. "This Is How We Do It" – Montell Jordan
  5. "Get Ur Freak On" – Missy Elliott

First Dance Rap Ballads

  1. "Forever" – Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem
  2. "All of Me (Remix)" – John Legend ft. Jennifer Nettles & J. Cole
  3. "Best I Ever Had" – Drake
  4. "Love" – Keyshia Cole
  5. "I Need a Girl (Part 2)" – P. Diddy, Ginuwine, Loon, Mario Winans

Old School Hip Hop Wedding Anthems

  1. "Juicy" – The Notorious B.I.G.
  2. "It Was a Good Day" – Ice Cube
  3. "Check the Rhime" – A Tribe Called Quest
  4. "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" – Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg
  5. "Regulators" – Warren G ft. Nate Dogg

Hip Hop Songs for Walking Down the Aisle

  1. "Emotional" – Carl Thomas
  2. "Sunshine" – Jay-Z
  3. "Nothing Even Matters" – Lauryn Hill ft. D'Angelo
  4. "I Choose You" – Jadakiss ft. Nas
  5. "If I Ain’t Got You (Remix)" – Alicia Keys ft. Usher

Modern Hip Hop Love Songs

  1. "That’s Love" – Chance the Rapper
  2. "Love Yourz" – J. Cole
  3. "Die With You" – Beyoncé
  4. "All of Me" – John Legend
  5. "Boo'd Up" – Ella Mai

Hip-Hop Songs to End the Night

  1. "Good Life" – Kanye West ft. T-Pain
  2. "All I Do Is Win" – DJ Khaled ft. T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross
  3. "Can’t Tell Me Nothing" – Kanye West
  4. "Ni**as in Paris" – Jay-Z & Kanye West
  5. "SICKO MODE" – Travis Scott

Clean Hip Hop for Mixed Crowds

  1. "Ride Wit Me" – Nelly
  2. "Gold Digger" (Clean Version) – Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx
  3. "Hey Ya!" – OutKast
  4. "Lose Yourself" – Eminem
  5. "Empire State of Mind" – Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys

Honourable Mentions

  1. "International Players Anthem" – UGK ft. OutKast
  2. "I Do" – Young Jeezy ft. Jay-Z & André 3000
  3. "Coming Home" – Diddy-Dirty Money ft. Skylar Grey
  4. "21 Questions" – 50 Cent ft. Nate Dogg
  5. "Ms. Jackson" – OutKast

Final Thoughts

Your wedding day should be a reflection of your unique style, and if hip-hop music is a big part of your life, it deserves a place in your celebration. Whether you're after heartfelt declarations of love or tracks that will get everyone on the dance floor, this list has something for every hip-hop-loving couple.

Which hip-hop song will make it onto your wedding playlist?

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