Instagram/ASAP Rocky & YoungBoy Nev Music Hip-hop roars back in 2026 with massive sales from ASAP Rocky, Don Toliver, and J. Cole, proving the genre's dominance after market share dips. April 25, 2026 AceShowbiz - Hip-hop is demonstrating strong commercial success in 2026 despite recent market share fluctuations. According to Billboard, hip-hop's market share fell from 30 percent in 2020 to 24 percent in 2025, sparking debate about whether rap was losing steam or simply undergoing a transformation. However, the beginning of this year has proven that the genre remains a dominant force.