Chart Toppers is a series that looks beyond the numbers to explore the real impact of hip-hop’s most influential songs.

While the Billboard charts tell one story, the culture tells another. Some songs changed the sound of hip-hop, influenced generations of artists, and became timeless anthems even if they didn’t dominate the charts at the time.

Each episode breaks down the story behind the music — the year it was released, the producers and songwriters behind the record, the samples that helped shape the sound, and the cultural influence that made the song unforgettable.

From street anthems to timeless classics, Chart Toppers explores how hip-hop records moved the culture, inspired artists, and left their mark on music history.

Because in hip-hop, impact has always mattered more than numbers.