# Hip Hop

Gene Simmons sparks debate by stating hip-hop doesn't belong in the Rock Hall, while Kendrick Lamar's 'The Heart Part 5' video is praised for its artistic vision.

### About Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a genre of music and culture that originated in the Bronx, New York City, during the 1970s.  

### Insights
- hip hop creators is up 31.28% from the previous week.
- hip hop engagements is up 118.07% from the previous week.
- hip hop mentions is up 60.06% from the previous week.
- hip hop posts created is up 39.57% from the previous week.
- hip hop Creators hit a 52-Week high of [------] for the day
- hip hop Creators hit an all time of [------] for the day
- hip hop Mentions hit a 52-Week high of [-------] for the day
- hip hop Mentions hit an all time of [-------] for the day

### Engagements: [-----------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:hip-hop/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/hip-hop/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [-----------]  
Daily Average: [-----------]  
[--] Week: [-------------] +118%  
[--] Month: [-------------] -45%  
[--] Months: [--------------] -11%  
[--] Year: [---------------] +461%  
1-Year High: [-------------] on 2025-12-22  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-10-19  

Engagements by network (24h):
Reddit: [------]
TikTok: [---------]
News: [------]
Instagram: [-------]
X: [---------]
YouTube: [-----------]

  
  
### Mentions: [------] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:hip-hop/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/hip-hop/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [------]  
Daily Average: [------]  
[--] Week: [-------] +60%  
[--] Months: [-------] +164%  
[--] Year: [-------] -44%  
1-Year High: [-------] on 2026-02-15  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-10-19  

Mentions by network (24h):
Reddit: [---]
TikTok: [-----]
News: [--]
Instagram: [---]
X: [-----]
YouTube: [------]

  
  
### Creators: [------] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:hip-hop/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/hip-hop/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[------] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Hip Hop in the last [--] hours which is down 3.30% from [------] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [------]  
[--] Week: [------] +31%  
[--] Months: [------] +108%  
[--] Year: [------] -59%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2026-02-15  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-10-19  

The most influential creators that mention Hip Hop in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                    | Rank | Followers | Posts  | Engagements |
| -------                                                    | ---- | --------- | -----  | ----------- |
| [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments) | [--]    | [---------] | [------] | [-----------] |
| [@madhufacto](/creator/youtube/madhufacto)                 | [--]    | [---------] | [--]      | [---------]   |
| [@factogolu](/creator/youtube/factogolu)                   | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@arvind_ai](/creator/youtube/arvind_ai)                   | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@saisarkar01](/creator/youtube/saisarkar01)               | [--]    | [---------] | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@b4_bang1](/creator/youtube/b4_bang1)                     | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@triogle23](/creator/youtube/triogle23)                   | [--]    | [---------] | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@ayolilchris](/creator/youtube/ayolilchris)               | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]      | [---------]   |
| [@kamugamers](/creator/youtube/kamugamers)                 | [--]    | [------]    | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@ranafactsbd](/creator/youtube/ranafactsbd)               | [--]   | [-------]   | [--]     | [---------]   |

[View More](/list/creators/hip-hop/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 67%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:hip-hop/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/hip-hop/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 67%  
Daily Average: 34%  
[--] Week: 61% +2%  
[--] Month: 63% +15%  
[--] Months: 63% +38%  
[--] Year: 63% +24%  
1-Year High: 78% on 2025-10-19  
1-Year Low: 14% on 2025-05-03  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Hip Hop Dance and Culture: (30%) Posts related to hip hop dance, choreography, and general appreciation of hip hop culture.
- Hip Hop Music and Artists: (25%) Content focusing on hip hop music, artists, new releases, and discussions about legendary figures.
- Hip Hop News and Events: (20%) Sharing of news articles, event announcements, and discussions related to the hip hop industry.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Artist Beefs and Controversies: (15%) Discussions and news surrounding conflicts and controversies involving hip hop artists.
- Historical Hip Hop Discussions: (10%) Content that delves into the history of hip hop, including past rivalries and significant moments.
  

### Top Hip Hop News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Review: Kendrick Lamars 'The Heart Part 5' Video National Review Michael Jacksons vision surpasses hip-hop politics"  
[News Link](https://www.nationalreview.com/2022/05/kendrick-lamars-deepfake/) [@3xchair](/creator/x/3xchair) 2026-02-14T04:42Z 12.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Sacha Jenkins Filmmaker Who Mined the Black Experience Dies at [--] - The New York Times Shaped by early hip-hop culture his documentaries put race in the foreground whether the topic was hip-hop fashion the Capitol riots or Louis Armstrong"  
[News Link](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/movies/sacha-jenkins-dead.html) [@nytimes](/creator/x/nytimes) 2026-02-13T18:35Z 52.9M followers, 19.1K engagements


"Gene Simmons on Rock Hall: Hip-Hop 'Does Not Belong' Gene Simmons complained about the Rock Hall for inducting hip-hop artists saying the genre "does not belong" in the Hall"  
[News Link](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/gene-simmons-rock-hall-hip-hop-does-not-belong-1236177971/) [@billboard](/creator/x/billboard) 2026-02-11T16:24Z 14.7M followers, 45.7K engagements


"The Kid Mero on Hot [--] Morning Show Zohran Mamdani New York Rap The Kid Mero talks about hosting Hot 97's morning show chatting with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and staying in touch with the future of New York hip-hop"  
[News Link](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/the-kid-mero-hot-97-mamdani-radio-interview-1235512744/) [@RollingStone](/creator/x/RollingStone) 2026-02-10T14:02Z 5.7M followers, 20.4K engagements



### Top Hip Hop Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"There's no way you guys saw jin jk namjoon and taes playlist and thought BTS didn't choose these songs their lives and song recommendations are proof and they also listen to a variety of songs c'mone guys😭"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Amila66826503/status/2022972441270595876) [@Amila66826503](/creator/x/Amila66826503) 2026-02-15T09:53Z [----] followers, 12.6K engagements


"I hate the internet bro yall disrespect Wayne tooo much that nigga Wayne ; [--]. Influenced and gave the world two of the greatest artists for the new Gen; Drizzy & Nicki [--]. Squashed the controversial arguments about auto-tune in hip pop and made rappers normalize it [--]. Proved consistency and longevity can move together [--]. He invented the word Bling-bling and they added it to the dictionary [--]. transformed mixtapes from just promo tools into career-defining projects [--]. Hes the reason most rappers wear grills and face tattoos now [--]. he helped bring Southern rap to the top [--]. Influenced modern rap"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MisterChances/status/2022972393103258059) [@MisterChances](/creator/x/MisterChances) 2026-02-15T09:52Z 14.9K followers, 14.3K engagements


"Crazy how Gene Simmons can declare what isn't Rock & Roll and Country folks can declare what isn't Country. But Hip Hoppers will argue with your mother to let ANYONE call themselves Hip Hop. BRING GATEKEEPING HIP HOP BACK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/therealrahdigga/status/2022904758017634569) [@therealrahdigga](/creator/x/therealrahdigga) 2026-02-15T05:24Z 69.6K followers, 73.5K engagements


"All of these rappers are what Hip Hop is about. MIKE MAVI Niontay AKAI SOLO El Cousteau Medhane Pink Siifu Zelooperz Navy Blue Sideshow billy woods E L U C I D WIKI Jadasea Maxo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Southside_Gunn/status/2022901497705697764) [@Southside_Gunn](/creator/x/Southside_Gunn) 2026-02-15T05:11Z 47.1K followers, 18.9K engagements

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