Shout out to the pears! 2014 has been the year of Vine. Thank about it. Bobby Shmurda, OG Maco and plenty more has seen their rise in popularity with direct ties to a vine that went viral. Six second videos of obscene gestures, grotesque dance moves and drug-influenced banter can land an artist to stardom. That's the power of the internet. Hip-hop has fully embraced the web, with many underground and indie artist thriving because of it, in particularly Vine. Whether it's mash-ups or just fans taking a phrase from a song, Vine users welcome hip-hop with open arms. Here are some of the best hip-hop vines in 2014.

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