#rap — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 113.4M total posts and 11.2K new posts daily, #rap is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.1K likes and 46 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #rap

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#hiphop	113.4M	11.2K	3.1K	100	71
#music	504.2M	83.6K	2.1K	100	46
#rapper	27.1M	2.0K	3.4K	100	64
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	32
#love	2.1B	432.0K	2.0K	100	55

Related Hashtags to #rap

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#newmusic	48.3M	16.1K	1.0K	100	51
#art	1.1B	96.4K	443	100	23
#explorepage	638.9M	651.0K	937	100	42
#producer	37.5M	2.1K	2.0K	100	51
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	923	100	43

Similar Hashtags to #rap

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	549	100	29
#naturephotography	261.6M	24.2K	513	100	28
#travelphotography	260.1M	31.1K	932	100	42
#photographer	273.7M	25.8K	1.1K	100	63
#streetphotography	132.2M	10.6K	560	100	40

Hashtag Cloud

#instagram #trap #musician #beats #instagood #rapmusic #explore #follow #hiphopmusic #spotify #singer #musicproducer #dj #like #song #youtube #soundcloud #dance #trending #musica #fyp #fashion #photography #rappers #reels #musicvideo #hiphopculture #rock #rnb #freestyle #tiktok #pop #songwriter #video #beatmaker #trapmusic #instamusic #guitar #unsignedartist #songs #beat #party #atlanta #life #newyork #s #rapartist #photooftheday #lyrics #bhfyp #undergroundhiphop #california #hiphopartist #model #funny #motivation #newsong #upcomingartist #foryou #style #underground #cover #instrumental #viralvideos #new #studio #repost #losangeles #musicproduction #applemusic #livemusic #flstudio #drake #memes #miami #radio #typebeat #worldstar #live #beautiful #usa #upcomingrapper #happy #nyc #reelsinstagram #undergroundrap #likeforlikes #independentartist #newartist #beatsforsale

How to Use #rap on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #rap has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #rap alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #rap with #newmusic, #art, #explorepage for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #rap on Instagram?

#rap has 113.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 11.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #rap receives 3.1K likes and 46 comments.

Is #rap a good hashtag to use?

#rap has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 71/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #rap?

The best hashtags to use with #rap include: #newmusic, #art, #explorepage, #producer, #viral. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-13. Learn about our editorial process →

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