We think it’s fair to say that DJ Khaled has kicked off the new decade in a major way. The “Wild Thoughts” producer welcomed his second child, won his first Grammy, debuted his acting chops in Bad Boys 3 and paid a visit to Drake‘s Toronto mansion (that inspired his next home) for a secret project.

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Khaled isn’t even close to being done since he’s shared on Instagram that he’s got another project on the way that’s not a record. The mega-producer posted a clip to Instagram that sees him in a different kind of studio with director Michael Bay, clearly cookin’ something up. The lengthy caption details Khaled’s accomplishments so far and how grateful he is for his success. “Just got my GRAMMY now I’m in studio wit @michaelbay and we not making a record today we making a movie ? I WANT A OSCAR !!!!!!! BE PATIENT ILL GET ONE!” he wrote.

“My last 2 weeks has been so amazing! I was in the bad boys for life movie ? acting wit @willsmith @martinlawrence wow ! now I’m working wit @michaelbay wow. Than I’ve been blessed to have a healthy baby boy ! I’m a father of 2 boys ! Wow ! Then went to go see @champagnepapi on a top secert mission wow! and then I WON A GRAMMY! Wow! #WETHEBEST GOD IS THE GREATEST!”

Detroit rapper Eminem released four studio albums in the last decade and that was enough to earn him yet another title contributing to his legendary status. As we wait patiently for him to drop his next body of work after it was teased by 50 Cent months ago, we have a unique opportunity of looking back on the last ten years of musical activity and determining who had the biggest impact on us as a community. While much of Em's significance came before the last decade, he continued his string of successful releases all the way until two years ago with Kamikaze. It was revealed today that he delivered enough pure sales to be named the male artist with the best-selling albums, clocking in nearly 14 million pure units moved.

At the beginning of the decade, would anybody have guessed that Post Malone, of all people, would have three of the most popular songs of the last ten years? The "White Iverson" rapper blew up on SoundCloud a few years ago and his rise to superstardom has been nothing short of incredible. With his goofy persona and his face filled with ink markings, the Texas-raised rapper has become a true fan-favorite after being criticized for so long by the hip-hop community. Everything he releases turns to gold with all three of his albums enjoying tremendous chart success, streaming like crazy. It's honestly no surprise, knowing what he's become, that three of his records made Nielsen's list of the top-streamed songs of the decade but one newcomer is lucky enough to find his name right at the top.

As we begin a new decade, we look back at all the amazing hits we received in the 2010s. If you were wondering what the ten largest songs of the last ten years were, we've got you covered, beginning with the one-year-old "Old Town Road" at the pole position with 2.5 billion total streams. Right behind it is "Despacito" with Post Malone's first entry, "rockstar," earning the third spot. Elsewhere on the chart, Posty finds himself at No. 7 and No. 9 with "Congratulations" and "Sunflower" respectively. Of course, it would be incomplete without Drake's "God's Plan" earning a spot, as well as the ultra-popular "Lucid Dreams" from the late Juice WRLD.

Are there any surprises on this list? Who do you think will lead the next decade in hits?

New Year's Eve is a versatile evening. While some opt to ring in the transition with utter debauchery, others opt for a more reserved approach. Some even use the opportunity to take a travel day. Many use the opportunity to look forward and set goals, obtainable or otherwise, for the benefit of their future selves. No matter how you spend it, there's always something to do. Even--nay, especially-- if you're a world-famous hip-hop superstar.
 

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A quick perusal of both Instagram and Twitter finds many celebrations revealed, as plenty of artists made sure to touch base with their fans on the last night of the decade. Everyone from Lizzo to Travis Scott, Drake to Lil Uzi Vert, Joe Budden to the Dogg Pound Gangstas checked in with an update of sorts. Should you be curious about seeing what your favorite rapper might have gotten up to, be sure to check out the embeds below. 

More importantly, however, is to make sure your own New Year is one filled with positivity. We at HNHH would like to wish you all the best on the dawn of this new decade, and invite you to share your favorite musical moments of 2009-2019 right here. Happy New Year!

It’s 2020, and a new decade is officially upon us. Given the rarity of the occurrence, you can expect to be reminded countless times in the days, weeks, and months to follow. In all seriousness, however, it does feel like a big deal. The period between 2009 and 2019 proved immensely fruitful for pop culture, effectively bringing a variety of new movements to the hip-hop landscape. And to think, Nas deemed hip-hop dead back in 2006 — perhaps he was merely looking to spark a second wind. 

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Now veteran artists like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, Young Thug, Future, Tyler, The Creator, Frank Ocean and many more arrived and grew into superstars. Classic albums, ranging from Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy to Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly became defining musical moments. Against all odds, Dr. Dre dropped an album.

Rather than amassing a quote-unquote objective take on the decade’s best, it feels right to open the floor on this particular topic. With that said, what are your favorite albums and songs of the past ten years? Was there a moment in hip-hop you feel was truly memorable? I understand that gathering your thoughts following New Year’s Eve festivities may be a tall order, but no pressure here. Consider this a moment of sober and judgment-free reflection. And most importantly, Happy New Year from all of us over at HNHH!

What were your favorite songs and albums from the past decade? (2009-2019)

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