50 Cent has secured the top spot as New York’s most-streamed rapper on YouTube in 2024.
Despite not dropping an album in over a decade, 50 Cent remains a force to be reckoned with and gets the title of the most-streamed rapper from New York in 2024. The G-Unit mogul racked up a massive 1.89 billion streams on YouTube, surpassing fellow NYC heavyweights like JAY-Z, Nicki Minaj, and Cardi B.
Nicki Minaj followed closely behind with 1.43 billion views, claiming the No. 2 spot. In comparison, Cardi B secured third place with 921 million views. JAY-Z rounded out the top four with 721 million views, proving his timeless appeal.
Other NYC rappers with a noticeable presence on YouTube over the past year include:
Pop Smoke: 715 million
A$AP Rocky: 619 million
The Notorious B.I.G.: 567 million
Busta Rhymes: 412 million
Diddy: 386 million
DMX: 376 million
Nas: 313 million
Never one to downplay a win, 50 Cent celebrated the milestone with his trademark confidence. Sharing his stats on Instagram, he wrote:
I told you I run New York in ’05, Nothing has changed! LOL Don’t believe me check the numbers.
Interestingly, New York is ranked as the only third city in terms of Fifty’s YouTube audience. Here are the Top 5 cities that contributed to Fif’s success in 2024:
1. São Paulo — 30.8 million views
2. London — 25.3 million views
3. New York — 24.9 million views
4. Los Angeles — 19.3 million views
5. Tashkent — 15.2 million views
From his G-Unit empire to his ventures in television and film, 50 Cent continues to build on his legacy while his music resonates with millions around the globe. His streaming numbers show his influence in both hip hop and pop culture.
