Top 12 Best Hip Hop Rap Songs By 21 Savage

In this blog post, we mention some of the best hip hop rap songs by 21 savage. The rapper is a success story straight from the streets. In many people’s eyes – this authenticity allows him to maintain his underground cred, while being a commercially successful artist.

Bio: Who is 21 Savage?

Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph (born October 22, 1992) also known as 21 Savage is a rapper, songwriter, and record producer based in Atlanta, Georgia. 21’s prominent face tattoo is actually a tribute to his little brother Tay Man, who was killed when he was younger. Tay Man initially got the face tatt to represent the crew they were in. However after he died, 21 Savage got the same ink as a mark of respect.

Eventually, the rapper turned to music after he was shot 6 times on his 21st birthday in 2013. He almost died from blood loss after one of the bullets struck his neck, leaving him with lingering nerve damage.

21 released his debut tape Slaughter Tape in May 2015 and followed that up with Free Guwop (in conjunction with Sonny Digital) in July and Slaughter King in December. He achieved his first number one single at the end of 2017 with his feature on Post Malone’s “Rockstar”. On Halloween 2017, he released the Offset and Metro Boomin collaboration Without Warning. In December 2018, he released his sophomore album, I Am > I Was which debuted and charted at number one on the Billboard 200 for two consecutive weeks.

In February 2019 21 Savage was arrested by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement after it was revealed he’s actually a British citizen and his U.S visa has run out. He was previously thought to be a native of the Atlanta, Georgia area.

As he continued to rise through the rap game, his single “A lot” featuring J. Cole won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song at the 2020 ceremony, marking both 21 Savage and J. Cole’s first Grammy wins.

Best Hip Hop Rap Songs By 21 Savage

1. Bank Account

“Bank Account” sees 21 Savage rapping about his wealth amongst other things over a dark beat produced by Metro Boomin and 21 Savage himself. The track samples Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson’s 1974 song “Flashbulbs,” a sample also used on Travis Scott’s “Oh My Dis Side.” On the 10th of November the music video was released, starring comedian Mike Epps and directed by Matt Swinsky.

Stream “Bank Account”

2. a lot ft. J. Cole

The Aisultan Seitovl-directed visual is about “a lot” to quote Savage, but its mainly about the search for one meal. The symbol is effective because as quickly as the Norman Rockwell-esque images of a black family sitting around the table appear, the illusion shatters. In its wake comes reality. One family member is shot, another is in jail, a third is dying and they all seem to be coping under the weight of institutional forces baked into existence. It’s all contrasted with the opulence of old money. As the East of Underground sample plays, the family ironically dances in a living room none of them will live to see.

Stream “a lot” ft. J. Cole

3. X ft. Future

The Zone 6 Atlanta native snagged his Zone 6 O.G., Future to roll out the visuals to Savage’s noteworthy and club banging track “X,” a song from the rapper’s Savage Mode project. It was directed by Vincent Lou Film, and it’s filled with lavish shots and scenes set in a mansion in the middle of the woods. The song reached its highest chart position on the Hot 100, at No. 36.

Stream “X” ft. Future

4. Run Up The Racks

Without Warning was a surprise as the title suggests and contains the perfect eerie mood that lines up with the season excellently. Ironically, it dropped on Halloween meaning its mood was literally at the end of the month for the aesthetic it pushed. It features “Run Up The Racks” which is 21’s way of showing that he has become more successful and mentions things that comes along with it. He also tells us about his life before he became famous where killing, fear and criminal activities were present.

Stream “Run Up The Racks”

5. Runnin

21 Savage and Metro Boomin dropped their collaborative effort, Savage Mode II. It features the song “Runnin” where 21 raps about how he frightens his enemies. They start running away when Savage is around because they know that he won’t spare them. Savage also juxtaposes running with several other common usages.

Stream “Runnin”

6. No Heart

“No Heart” answers a series of questions that address the rapper’s wealth, lifestyle, and involvement in the rap game. The music video follows the duo in 21 Savage’s hometown of Atlanta, where they’re seen hitting up a liquor store, playing cards, drinking 40s, and, uh, shooting some people. It’s a gritty visual for an equally gritty song.

Stream “No Heart”

7. No Debate / Big Smoke

21 Savage released two songs, titled “No Debate” and “Big Smoke,” combined with one video directed by Marko Steez. The tracks mark 21 Savage’s first new music since featuring on Rick Ross’ massive “Outlawz” with Jazmine Sullivan. The horror film-inspired video is directed by Pablo Rochat, with noir-esque black and white visuals that include vintage cartoons, old archival clips, and shots of the three rappers casually hanging with each other while wielding huge knives. Savage is right at home in the sinister visual.

Stream “No Debate / Big Smoke”

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8. Glock In My Lap

“Glock In My Lap” was a standout song from Savage Mode II thanks to its bloodthirsty atmosphere, and today’s music video for the single is a self-contained horror film. There’s blood-red lighting that covers nearly every frame, spooky inhabitants of the abandoned factory Savage and Metro explore, and even a chainsaw-wielding maniac.

Stream “Glock In My Lap”

9. Nothin New

21 Savage gets political on “Nothin New,” voicing his frustrations with the system and systematic racism that black people in America face. In the official music video for “Nothin New” from his debut album Issa, the Atlanta rapper addresses the racial inequality that continues to run rampant throughout the United States. The visual starts off with clips of Colin Kaepernick, LeBron James and Barack Obama, each addressing various instances where the government and select appointed leaders have failed to treat every individual with the same decency. From there, we see footage of a Black Lives Matter protest, followed by 21 popping up in all black at a funeral, rapping about the issues that the black community faces.

Stream “Nothin New”

10. Brand New Draco

“Brand New Draco,” was a standout cut from the 2020 joint album Savage Mode 2. Directed by Leff, the visual follows 21 and Metro on their Wall Street grind right before the stock market implodes. The two appear to dodge a financial crisis through $DRCO stocks and bonds, which they promise will lead investors to financial freedom. The video features a infomercial parody for the business, and includes cameos by DJ Khaled, Shaq, Bow Wow, and more.

Stream “Brand New Draco”

11. My Dawg

On the hard-hitting cut “My Dawg“, 21 Savage raps about the late Nipsey Hussle, street life, and even his now well-publicized British background. The visual places the 21 Savage and Metro Boomin in a concealed and luxurious mansion where they’re free to go about their business. They can be seen working on some shady-looking deals with some shady-looking people, along with sending their dog to chase after unwanted guests and make a lesson out of them.

Stream “My Dawg”

12. ball w/o you

On “ball w/o you” 21 Savage reflects on multiple past relationships and realizes that he has become disillusioned with love, which he considers artificial. 21 would prefer loyalty because he believes it demands a higher level of mutual respect than love. In the video, a heartbroken Savage is found gazing at the skies from his swanky loft. While he ruminates about his past relationship, his former counterpart is taking their break-up differently: she hits the club, takes selfies with her friends, all while relishing her new-found freedom.

Stream “ball w/o you”

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