Top 20 Hip-Hop Love Songs For Your Valentine’s Day Playlist [Watch]

Hip-Hop has always been known as one of the most braggadocios and knowledge filled genres in music, but when MCs aren’t stunting and delivering verbal punches, they are showing love to the special ladies in their life.

Ever since LL Cool J dropped his radio hit and ode to his then girlfriend, “I Need Love,” almost 30 years ago, rappers have gotten in touch with their romantic side with the elusive “love song.” From thug-love to the all out crooning by Drake, Hip-Hop has actually taken the concept and done it well. In honor of Valentine’s Day, GRIP Magazine compiled this countdown of our favorite love-themed raps. Grab some wine, cuddle up to your bae and press play on the 20 Best Hip-Hop Love Songs.

J. Cole ft. Miguel– “Power Trip”

Drake– “Best I Ever Had”

Common – “Come Close”

Lil’ Yachty– “India (Oh Love)”

Lil’ Uzi Vert– “Stole Your Love”

Kendrick Lamar – “No Makeup”

Meek Mill feat. Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown – “All Eyes on You”

Big Sean feat. Chris Brown and Ty Dolla Sign – “No Games”

A Tribe Called Quest – “Electric Relaxation”

Outkast – “Prototype”

Future– “Buy Love”

2 Pac– “Do For Love”

Wale feat. Usher – “Matrimony”

Talib Kweli feat. Just Blaze – “Never Been in Love”

Plies feat. Ne-Yo – “Bust it Baby”

Big Sean feat. Kanye West – “All Your Fault”

LL Cool J feat. Boyz II Men– “Hey Lover”

Fabolous feat. Ne-Yo – “Make Me Better”

Bentley feat. Kanye West and Andre 3000 – “Everybody”

Nicki Minaj – “Your Love”

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