Plot Synopsis

In this two-part special, VH1 counts down the best hip-hop songs of the 1990s, looking back at a decade of famous faces and hitmakers. Using classic music videos, archival footage, new interviews and original commentary, 40 GREATEST HIP HOP SONGS OF THE '90s remembers songs like Cypress Hill's "Insane in the Membrane," MC Hammer's "You Can't Touch This," The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Juicy," and Snoop Dogg's "Gin 'n' Juice." Plus, celebrities Tyrese, Wayne Brady, Treach, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Cheryl 'Salt' James, and more provide commentary and share their memories throughout the countdown.