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This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip hop music for the year 2020.
Events[]
January[]
- On January 1, Saint Paul, Minnesota rapper Lexii Alijai died of an accidental drug overdose.[1]
- On January 2, DaBaby was detained by Miami police for robbery investigations.[2]
- On January 6, G Herbo pled guilty to battery.[3] On the same day, Florida rapper 9lokkNine was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm and potentially faces up to five years in prison.[4]
- On January 9, New Orleans bounce rapper 5thward Weebie died of a heart attack.[5]
- On January 17, Eminem released his eleventh studio album, Music to Be Murdered By, with no prior announcement and he became the first artist ever to have 10 consecutive albums debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. On the same day, New York rapper Pop Smoke was released from jail on a bond of $250,000 after having been arrested with a stolen Rolls Royce vehicle worth $375,000. He was prohibited to leave the United States without the government's permission.[6]
- On January 26, Tyler, the Creator won a Grammy for Best Rap Album with Igor, and 21 Savage won a Grammy for Best Rap Song with "A Lot" featuring J. Cole.[7] Nipsey Hussle posthumously won two Grammys for Best Rap/Sung Performance with "Higher" with DJ Khaled and John Legend, and Best Rap Performance for "Racks in the Middle" with Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy.
February[]
- On February 19, Pop Smoke was murdered in an apparent home invasion robbery in Hollywood Hills California.[8][9]
- On February 21, it was announced that Paul Rosenberg would be stepping down as CEO of Def Jam.
March[]
- On March 2, after 35 years with the group, Flavor Flav was fired from Public Enemy. It would later become a hoax.[10]
- On March 8, a person was shot at a Lil Baby concert in Birmingham.[11]
- On March 30, Kodak Black was sentenced to 12 months in prison.[12]
April[]
- On April 2, 6ix9ine was released from prison because of his health condition due to Coronavirus concerns. He was on house arrest for the remainder of his sentence which ended in August the same year. On the same day, YNW Melly told fans he was diagnosed with COVID-19 in a Florida jail.
- On April 3, Playboi Carti was arrested on gun and drug charges in Georgia. Police found guns, 12 bags of marijuana, Xanax, codeine and oxycodone.[13]
- On April 6, Mac P Dawg, a frequent collaborator of Shoreline Mafia, was shot and killed.
- On April 8, rapper and model Chynna died of an apparent drug overdose.
- On April 16, French Montana and Jim Jones squashed their beef after 15 years.
- On April 21, Lil Wayne launched Young Money Radio on Apple Music.[14]
- On April 23, Fred the Godson died of COVID-19 complications.[15]
- On April 28, Orlando, Florida rapper LPB Poody and three other people were shot during a visual.
June[]
- On June 19, rapper Tray Savage was shot and killed.[16] On the same day, Hurricane Chris was arrested for murder in Louisiana.[17]
- On June 25, rapper Huey was shot and killed in St Louis, Missouri.
- On June 30, rapper Stepa J. Groggs from Injury Reserve died.[18]
July[]
- On July 4, Kanye West announced his 2020 presidential campaign.
- On July 12, rapper Marlo was shot and killed.[19]
- On July 13, Tory Lanez was arrested for gun possession. He is also accused of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot.[20]
- On July 16, Logic announced his new album No Pressure was releasing July 24, and he would retire later on.[21]
- On July 29, American rapper and singer Malik B. died. He was a founding member of hip hop group The Roots.[22] On the same day, British rapper Wiley was permanently suspended from Twitter over antisemitism comments. He was banned from Facebook and Instagram just days prior.[23]
August[]
- On August 1, prior to the 25th anniversary of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..., Raekwon announced the third installment.[24]
- On August 4, Chicago rapper FBG Duck was shot and killed at a shopping area in Chicago's Gold Coast.[25]
- On August 5, Juelz Santana was released from prison.
- On August 6, rapper YBN Nahmir announced via Twitter that the YBN collective has officially disbanded. Rapper and member YBN Cordae subsequently dropped the "YBN" portion of his stage name.
- On August 9, Rick Ross squashed his beef with 50 Cent.
- On August 11, the XXL 2020 Freshman Class was revealed, in which rappers Polo G, Lil Tjay, Jack Harlow, Baby Keem, Lil Keed, Calboy, Fivio Foreign, Latto, NLE Choppa, 24kGoldn, Rod Wave, and Chika.
- On August 29, Silentó was arrested for domestic violence in Santa Ana, California.[26]
September[]
- On September 8, Juicy J and DJ Paul sued Suicideboys for $6.4 million.
- On September 15, Cardi B filed for divorced from Offset.[27]
- On September 30, Nicki Minaj gave birth to a son with her husband Kenneth Petty.[28]
October[]
- On October 1, 6ix9ine was hospitalized due to overdosing on caffeine and weight loss pills.
- On October 7, Chip released two diss records directly aimed towards fellow UK rapper, Stormzy.
- On October 8, Tory Lanez was arrested for the felony assault with a weapon in the shooting incident of Megan Thee Stallion.
- On October 12, Blac Youngsta was arrested for possession of a firearm. On the same day, Fivio Foreign was arrested for assault.
- On October 13, Saint Dog was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive.[29]
- On October 14, Lil Xan was sued for pulling a gun on a man during a 2Pac argument.[30]
- On October 23, Young Buck was arrested for domestic assault.
- On October 31, MF Doom died. His death wasn't publicly announced until December 31.
November[]
- On November 4, Drakeo the Ruler was released from prison.[31]
- On November 4, Glenn Johnson, brother of DaBaby, committed suicide at the age of 34 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- On November 6, King Von was shot and killed in Atlanta, Georgia.[32]
- On November 11, MO3 was shot and killed in Dallas, Texas.[33]
- On November 12, it was announced that Jeezy would be senior advisor of Def Jam and signed a new deal.
- On November 15, Benny the Butcher was shot in Houston outside of a Walmart.[34]
- On November 17, Lil Wayne was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm.
- On November 19, Gucci Mane and Jeezy squashed their beef after 15 years during a Verzuz battle.
- On November 23, the brother of 21 Savage was stabbed to death in London, England, the same day that the brother of YoungBoy Never Broke Again was shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- On November 28, Lil Yase was shot and killed in Alameda County, California.[35]
December[]
- On December 1, Casanova was charged by the FBI for racketeering murder, narcotics, firearms, and fraud offenses. Later on, he turned himself into the authorities.[36]
- On December 2, G Herbo was allegedly charged in fraud scheme for using fake identification.
- On December 4, Young M.A was arrested for reckless driving.
- On December 8, A Boogie wit da Hoodie was arrested for drug and gun possession.[37]
- On December 9, Zoey Dollaz was shot multiple times in Miami, Florida.[38]
- On December 11, Lil Wayne pled guilty to a firearm charge.
- On December 15, Rowdy Rebel was released from prison.
- On December 23, Ecstasy of the group Whodini died.
- On December 31, MF Doom's death was made public. He passed away on October 31.
Released albums[]
January[]
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Entering chart position |
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1 | Brother N.I.P | Conversation with the Gangstas | Psych Ward Ent[39] | |
3 | Famous Dex | Dexter 2031 | Rich Forever Music[40] | |
10 | Big Ghost Ltd | Carpe Noctem | Big Ghost Ltd. Music | |
Mick Jenkins | The Circus | Free Nation, Cinematic[41][42] | ||
Moneybagg Yo | Time Served | N-Less, Interscope[43] |
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Quando Rondo | QPac | Never Broke Again, Atlantic |
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17 | 070 Shake | Modus Vivendi | GOOD Music, Def Jam | |
Eminem | Music to Be Murdered By | Shady, Aftermath, Interscope |
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Mac Miller | Circles | Warner[44] |
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The Professionals (Oh No and Madlib) | The Professionals | Madlib Invazion[45] | ||
Stunna 4 Vegas | Rich Youngin | Billion Dollar Baby, Interscope |
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Various artists | Bad Boys for Life – The Soundtrack | We The Best, Epic |
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24 | J Hus | Big Conspiracy | Black Butter[46] |
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M Huncho | Huncholini the 1st | Island[47] |
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Sy Ari Da Kid | It Was Unwritten | Self-released[48] | ||
27 | Cardo | Game Related | EI$G, TFM, BYLUG[49] | |
31 | DJ Fresh and Curren$y | The Tonite Show with Currensy | The Flesh, RBC[50] | |
Key Glock | Yellow Tape | Paper Route, Empire[51] |
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Lil Wayne | Funeral | Young Money, Republic[52] |
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Russ | Shake the Snow Globe | Russ My Way Inc., Columbia |
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Yo Gotti | Untrapped | Inevitable II Records, CMG, Epic |
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Plies | The Real Testament II | Slip-N-Slide Records[53] |
February[]
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Entering chart position |
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2 | Esham | She Loves Me | Reel Life Productions[54] | |
4 | Marv Won | Until... | [55] | |
7 | 2 Chainz and T.R.U | No Face No Case | T.R.U., Atlantic[56] |
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Boldy James and The Alchemist | The Price of Tea in China | Boldy James, ALC Records, EMPIRE[57] | ||
Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats | Unlocked | PH Recordings, Loma Vista[58] |
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D Smoke | Black Habits | WoodWork Records, EMPIRE[59] | ||
Jaz-O | The Warmup | Kingz Kounty Media Group[60] | ||
Pop Smoke | Meet the Woo 2 | Victor Victor, Republic[61] |
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Toosii | Platinum Heart | South Coast Music Group |
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14 | A Boogie wit da Hoodie | Artist 2.0 | Highbridge The Label, Atlantic |
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Fetty Wap | Trap & B | RGF, 300 | ||
Lil' Flip | Feelings | GT Digital, Clover G[62] | ||
No Feelings | GT Digital, Lil Flip[63] | |||
$uicideBoy$ | Stop Staring at the Shadows | G*59 Records |
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Twista | Lifetime | GMG Entertainment[64] | ||
Vinnie Paz | As Above So Below | Enemy Soil[65] | ||
Yung Gravy and bbno$ | Baby Gravy 2 | Baby Gravy |
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20 | Esham | She Loves Me Not | Reel Life Productions | |
21 | Calboy | Long Live the Kings - EP | RCA |
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Money Man | Epidemic | Black Circle, EMPIRE |
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Royce Da 5'9" | The Allegory | Heaven Studios, eOne |
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YoungBoy Never Broke Again | Still Flexin, Still Steppin | Never Broke Again, Atlantic |
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24 | Young Nudy | Anyways... | Young Nudy LLC, Same Plate Entertainment, RCA[66] |
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25 | Bones | Offline | TeamSESH | |
28 | G Herbo | PTSD | Machine, Epic Records[67] |
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Lil Baby | My Turn | 4PF, Wolfpack, Quality Control, Motown[68] |
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Planet Asia and 38 Spesh | Trust the Chain | T.C.F.[69] | ||
Smoke DZA | A Closed Mouth Don't Get Fed | RFC, Cinematic[70] | ||
The Jacka | Murder Weapon | EMPIRE | ||
Scarlxrd | Scarhxurs | Island Records, Lxrd Records, Universal Music Group | ||
Zaytoven, Lil Yachty, Lil Gotit and Lil Keed | A-Team | Familiar Territory, Opposition[71] |
March[]
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Entering chart position |
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4 | Bankroll Fresh | In Bank We Trust | Street Money[72] | |
Larry June | Adjust to the Game | The Freeminded[73] | ||
6 | CJ Fly | Rudebwoy | Pro Era[74] | |
Jadakiss | Ignatius | So Raspy, D-Block, Def Jam[75] |
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King Von | LeVon James | Only the Family, EMPIRE[76] |
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Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake | Generation Now, Atlantic[77] |
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R.A.P. Ferreira | Purple Moonlight Pages | Ruby Yacht[78] | ||
Riz Ahmed | The Long Goodbye | Mongrel[79] | ||
Megan Thee Stallion | Suga | 1501 Certified, 300[80] |
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KXNG Crooked | The Sixteen Chapel | Hitmaker Music Group, New Wave Distro[81] | ||
13 | Blueface | Find the Beat | Cash Money West, Cash Money, Republic[82] |
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Curren$y and Fendi P | Smokin' Potnas | Jet Life, EMPIRE[83] | ||
DJ Esco and Doe Boy | 56 Birdz | Freebandz, Epic[84] | ||
Don Toliver | Heaven or Hell | We Run It, Cactus Jack, Atlantic[85] |
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Jack Harlow | Sweet Action | Generation Now, Atlantic |
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Jay Electronica | A Written Testimony | Roc Nation[86] |
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Jelly Roll | A Beautiful Disaster | War Dog[87] |
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King Iso | World War Me | Strange Music[88] | ||
Lil Uzi Vert | Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World 2 | Generation Now, Atlantic[89] | ||
Rich the Kid | Boss Man | Rich Forever Music, Republic[90] |
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17 | Lil' Flip | The Leprechaun 2 | GT Digital, Clover G[91] | |
18 | ZelooperZ | Gremlin | Bruiser Brigade[92] | |
20 | Money Man | State of Emergency | Black Circle, EMPIRE |
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Paul Wall | Mind over Matter | Oiler Mobb Ent[93] | ||
Sada Baby | Skuba Sada 2 | Asylum |
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The Weeknd | After Hours | XO, Republic[94] |
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22 | Childish Gambino | 3.15.20 | RCA[95] |
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26 | Trevor Daniel | Nicotine | Alamo, Internet Money, Interscope |
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27 | 42 Dugg | Young & Turnt, Vol. 2 | 4PF, CMG, EMPIRE |
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Comethazine | Pandemic | Alamo, EMPIRE[96] |
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Jeezy | Twenty/20 Pyrex Vision | Agency 99[97] |
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Joyner Lucas | ADHD | Twenty Nine Music Group |
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Knxwledge | 1988 | Stones Throw[98] | ||
PartyNextDoor | Partymobile | OVO Sound, Warner[99] |
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Skepta, Chip and Young Adz | Insomnia | SKC M29[100] |
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Slim Thug | Thug Life | Hogg Life[101] | ||
30 | Conway the Machine and The Alchemist | Lulu | ALC Records, Griselda Records, EMPIRE[102] |
April[]
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Entering chart position |
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3 | A$AP Twelvyy | Before Noon | Last Year Being Broke(n)[103] | |
Headie One and Fred Again | Gang | Relentless Records[104] | ||
Rod Wave | Pray 4 Love | Alamo |
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8 | Z-Ro | Quarantine: Social Distancing | 1 Deep Entertainment, EMPIRE[105] | |
10 | 22Gz | Growth & Development | Sniper Gang, Atlantic[106] | |
Cadet | The Rated Legend | Underrated Legends |
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Curren$y and Cardo | The Green Tape | Jet Life Recordings[107] | ||
DJ Drama and 24hrs | 12 AM in Atlanta | Private Club, Rostrum[108] | ||
Killarmy | Full Metal Jackets | Granddaddy Flow Ent.[109] | ||
Kool Keith and Thetan | Space Goretex | Anti-Corp[110] | ||
Tory Lanez | The New Toronto 3 | Mad Love, Interscope[111] |
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17 | Berner and B-Real | Los Meros | Bern One Entertainment[112] | |
DaBaby | Blame It on Baby | SCMG, Interscope[113] |
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dvsn | A Muse in Her Feelings | OVO Sound, Warner[114] |
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Fredo Bang | Most Hated | Bang Biz Ent., Def Jam |
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Khujo | Echoes of a Legend | [115] | ||
R.A. the Rugged Man | All My Heroes Are Dead | Nature Sounds Records[116] | ||
RJD2 | The Fun Ones | RJ's Electrical Connections[117] | ||
Tech N9ne | Enterfear | Strange Music[118] |
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Westside Gunn | Pray for Paris | Griselda, EMPIRE[119] |
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19 | Daz Dillinger and Big Gipp | A.T.L.A. | Dilly Records[120] | |
20 | Smino | She Already Decided | Zero Fatigue[121] | |
Twiztid | Mad Season | Majik Ninja Entertainment | ||
Upchurch | Everlasting Country | RHEC, Stonebaby Sounds |
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Wiz Khalifa | The Saga of Wiz Khalifa | Taylor Gang, Atlantic[122] |
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Bones and Drew The Architect | DamagedGoods | TeamSESH | ||
24 | Fivio Foreign | 800 BC | RichFish, Columbia |
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Jackboy | Jackboy | Sniper Gang, Empire[123] |
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K Camp | Kiss Five | Rare Sound, Interscope[124] |
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K.A.A.N. and FloFilz | Lost in Translation | Redefinition Records[125] | ||
Lil Gotit | Hood Baby 2 | Alamo Records, EMPIRE[126] |
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Quelle Chris and Chris Keys | Innocent Country 2 | Mello Music Group[127] | ||
Trouble | Thug Luv | EarDrummers, Def Jam[128] | ||
YoungBoy Never Broke Again | 38 Baby 2 | Never Broke Again, Atlantic[129] |
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27 | Jon Connor | SOS | All Varsity Music Group[130] |
May[]
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Entering chart position |
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1 | Ace Hood | Self Preservation | Hood Nation, EMPIRE[131] | |
Casual | Big Head Science | Mystery School Audio[132] | ||
Dee-1 | Timeless | Mission Vision Music[133] | ||
Drake | Dark Lane Demo Tapes | OVO, Republic[134] |
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E.D.I. Mean | O.G. Volume II: Classics in Session | O4L Digital[135] | ||
Lil' Flip and Tum Tum | Made in Texas | Music Access Inc.[136] | ||
Jay Worthy and Harry Fraud | Eat When You're Hungry Sleep When You're Tired | SRFSCHL, GDF[137] | ||
Mozzy | Beyond Bulletproof | Mozzy Records, EMPIRE[138] |
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Nef the Pharaoh | Changszn 2 | Kilfmb, Sick Wid It, EMPIRE[139] | ||
Rasheed Chappell and 38 Spesh | Ways & Means | T.C.F. Music Group[140] | ||
Sha Money XL | Chain on the Bike Vol. 1 | Teamwork Music[141] | ||
Yxng Bane | Quarantime: The Lost Files | London Records[142] |
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5 | Chris Brown and Young Thug | Slime & B | CBE, YSL, 300, Atlantic, RCA[143] |
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8 | E-40 | The Curb Commentator Channel 1 | Sick Wid It[144] | |
Larry June and Cardo | Cruise USA | The Freeminded[145] | ||
Lil Durk | Just Cause Y'all Waited 2 | OTF, Alamo, Geffen[146] |
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Lil Tjay | State of Emergency | Columbia[147] |
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Nav | Good Intentions | XO, Republic[148] |
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Sad Frosty | Happy Cult | EMPIRE | ||
Yella Beezy and Trapboy Freddy | I'm My Brother's Keeper | HITCO, 300[149] | ||
11 | Nav | Brown Boy 2 | XO, Republic[150] | |
12 | Fatt Father | King Father | Fueled by Life[151] | |
15 | Conway the Machine and Big Ghost LTD | No One Mourns the Wicked | Griselda, Big Ghost Limited, De Rap Winkel[152] | |
Future | High Off Life | Freebandz, Epic[153] |
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Polo G | The Goat | Columbia[154] |
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$crim | A Man Rose from the Dead | G*59 Records | ||
Roy Wood$ | Dem Times | OVO Sound, Warner[155] | ||
Sheff G | One and Only | Winners Circle, EMPIRE |
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Tha Chill | Fohead | Bump Johnson Inc.[156] | ||
Yung Lean | Starz | YEAR0001 |
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20 | Young Buck | Outbreak | Cashville Records[157] | |
22 | Dej Loaf | It's a Set Up! | Yellow World, The Dispensary[158] | |
Gunna | Wunna | YSL, 300[159] |
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Ill Bill and Nems | Gorilla Twins | Uncle Howie Records[160] | ||
Key Glock | Son of a Gun | Paper Route, EMPIRE[161] |
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Kota the Friend | Everything | Fltbys LLC |
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KSI | Dissimulation | RBC Records, BMG Rights Management[162] |
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Styles P | Styles David: Ghost Your Enthusiasm | The Phantom Entertainment, Empire[163] | ||
Young M.A | Red Flu | M.A Music[164] | ||
25 | Gorilla Zoe | Vaccine | [165] | |
27 | Rittz | White Jesus Loosies Collection | CNT Records[166] | |
28 | Backxwash | God Has Nothing to Do with This Leave Him Out of It | Grimalkin | |
29 | Ace Hood | Mr. Hood | Hood Nation, Empire[167] | |
Dej Loaf | No Saint EP | Yellow World[165] | ||
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist | Alfredo | ESGN, ALC Records[168] |
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Joell Ortiz and KXNG Crooked | H.A.R.D. | Mello Music Group[169] | ||
Lil Yachty | Lil Boat 3 | Quality Control Music, Motown Records[170] |
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Lucki | Almost There | Empire[171] | ||
Powfu | Poems of the Past EP | Columbia Records |
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Problem | Coffee & Kush, Vol. 1 | Diamond Lane Music Group[172] | ||
31 | Bones | REMAINS | TeamSESH | |
Killah Priest | Rocket to Nebula | Proverbs Records[173] |
June[]
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Entering chart position |
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3 | Run the Jewels | RTJ4 | Jewel Runners, BMG Records |
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5 | Armand Hammer | Shrines | Backwoodz Studios[174] | |
Flatbush Zombies | Now, More Than Ever | Glorious Dead Records[175] |
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JayDaYoungan | Baby23 |
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Paul Wall and Lil' Keke | Slab Talk | SoSouth[176] | ||
Sleepy Hallow | Sleepy for President | Winners Circle, EMPIRE[177] |
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12 | Iann Dior | I'm Gone | Internet Money, Caroline[178] |
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Scarlxrd | Fantasy Vxid | Lxrd Records, Island | ||
RMR | Drug Dealing Is a Lost Art | CMNTY CULTURE, Warner[179] | ||
17 | Lex "The Hex" Master | Episode 1, Party Castle | Majik Ninja Entertainment[180] | |
19 | Black Eyed Peas | Translation | Epic[181] |
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Curren$y and Fuse | Spring Clean | 808 Mafia, Jet Life, EMPIRE[182] | ||
Skyzoo | Milestones | Mello Music Group[183] | ||
Smokepurpp | Florida Jit | Alamo, Geffen | ||
Tee Grizzley | The Smartest | 300 |
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Teyana Taylor | The Album | GOOD Music, Def Jam |
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Wale | The Imperfect Storm | Maybach, Warner[184] | ||
20 | City Girls | City on Lock | Quality Control, Motown[185] |
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21 | MIKE | Weight of the World | 10k[186] | |
25 | ProfJam and Benji Price | System | Think Music Records, Sony Music[187] | |
26 | 6lack | 6pc Hot EP | Interscope[188] |
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88Glam | New Mania | [189] | ||
August Alsina | The Product III: State of Emergency | Shake the World, EMPIRE[189] |
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CeeLo Green | CeeLo Green Is Thomas Callaway | Easy Eye Sound, BMG[189] | ||
G-Eazy | Everything's Strange Here | BPG, RVG, RCA[189] |
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IDK | IDK & Friends 2 (Basketball County Soundtrack) | Clue No Clue, Warner[189] | ||
Max B | Charly | Eloquent Music, Phase One Network[190] | ||
Nasty C and DJ Whoo Kid | Zulu | Def Jam[191] | ||
Nick Grant and Tae Beast | God Bless the Child | 21 Grams, Tae Beast Music, Nick Grant Music[189] | ||
Yungeen Ace | Don Dada | Cinematic Music Group[189] | ||
Bankrol Hayden | Pain Is Temporary | Atlantic, Warner Music Group |
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Z-Ro | Rohammad Ali | 1 Deep Entertainment, EMPIRE[192] | ||
27 | Iron Wigs (Vic Spencer, Verbal Kent and Sonnyjim) | Your Birthday's Cancelled | Mello Music Group[193] |
July[]
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record Label(s) | Entering chart position |
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1 | Buckwild | Fully Loaded | Kurrup Music Ent.[194] | |
3 | Chevy Woods | Since Birth | Taylor Gang[195] | |
Gucci Mane | So Icy Summer | GUWOP, Atlantic[194] |
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RARE Sound and K Camp | RARE Family | RARE SOUND[194] | ||
Pop Smoke | Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon | Victor Victor, Republic[194] |
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Westside Gunn | Flygod is an Awesome God II | Griselda Records, EMPIRE[194] | ||
8 | SahBabii | Barnacles | Casting Bait Music Group[196] | |
10 | Apollo Brown and Che' Noir | As God Intended | Mello Music Group[197] | |
Casey Veggies and Rockie Fresh | Fresh Veggies 2 | PNCINTL[198] | ||
Juice Wrld | Legends Never Die | Grade A Productions, Interscope[199] |
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Quinn XCII | A Letter to My Younger Self | Columbia[200] |
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Summer Walker | Life on Earth | LVRN, Interscope[201] |
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16 | NoCap | Steel Human | Never Broke Again, Atlantic[202] |
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17 | Blu & Exile | Miles: From an Interlude Called Life | Dirty Science[203] | |
J.I the Prince of N.Y | Welcome to GStarr Vol. 1 | G*Starr Ent., Interscope, Geffen[204] | ||
Joey Bada$$ | The Light Pack | Pro Era, Cinematic, Columbia[205] | ||
Oddisee | Odd Cure | Outer Note Label[206] | ||
StaySolidRocky | Fallin' | Columbia[207] |
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Kyle | See You When I Am Famous | Independently Popular, Atlantic |
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Young Noble and Deuce Deuce | Watch the Signs | Concrete Enterprises[208] | ||
22 | Boldy James and Sterling Toles | Manger on McNichols | Sector 7-G Recordings[209] | |
24 | Curren$y and Harry Fraud | The OutRunners | Jet Life Recordings[210] | |
Logic | No Pressure | Def Jam Recordings[211] |
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The Kid Laroi | F*ck Love | Grade A Productions, Columbia |
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Lupe Fiasco and Kaelin Ellis | House | 1st and 15th, Thirty Tigers[212] | ||
Flo Milli | Ho, Why Is You Here? | Self-Released |
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Slim Thug and Killa Kyleon | Down in Texas | Hogg Life, Team Run It, SoSouth[213] | ||
31 | DJ Drama, Benny the Butcher & Black Soprano Family | The Respected Sopranos | BSF, Gangsta Grillz, Griselda Records[214] | |
Dominic Fike | What Could Possibly Go Wrong | Sandy Boys, Columbia Records[215] |
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E-40 | The Curb Commentator Channel 2 | Sick Wid It Records[216] | ||
Flee Lord and Pete Rock | The People's Champ | Loyalty Or Death[217] | ||
Hit-Boy and Dom Kennedy | Also Known As | Half-A-Mil | ||
Shoreline Mafia | Mafia Bidness | Atlantic[217] |
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City Morgue | Toxic Boogaloo | Republic |
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August[]
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record Label(s) | Entering chart position |
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7 | Aminé | Limbo | Republic Records[218] |
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L'Orange and Solemn Brigham | Marlowe 2 | Mello Music Group[219] | ||
Lil Keed | Trapped on Cleveland 3 | YSL[220] |
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NLE Choppa | Top Shotta | Warner, Atlantic, No Love[221] |
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DC the Don | Come as You Are | Self-Released | ||
Stevie Stone | Black Lion | Strange Music | ||
8 | Mach-Hommy | Mach's Hard Lemonade | self-released[222] | |
14 | 03 Greedo and Ron-Ron the Producer | Load It Up, Vol 01 | Golden Grenade Empire, Alamo[223] | |
Boldy James | The Versace Tape | Griselda Records[224] | ||
Dave East | Karma 3 | Mass Appeal Records, Def Jam[225] |
| |
Kaash Paige | Teenage Fever | Se Lavi, Def Jam[226] | ||
Young Dolph | Rich Slave | Paper Route Empire[227] |
| |
Various | Madden NFL 21 soundtrack | EA Music[228][229] | ||
21 | Blackbear | Everything Means Nothing | Beartrap, Alamo, Interscope |
|
Lecrae | Restoration | Cross Movement, Reach, Columbia[230] |
| |
Mulatto | Queen of Da Souf | RCA Records |
| |
Nas | King's Disease | Mass Appeal[231] |
| |
26 | Quando Rondo | Diary of a Lost Child | Self-released[232] | |
28 | Internet Money | B4 the Storm | Internet Money[233] |
|
Jaden Smith | CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3 | MSFTSMusic / Roc Nation Records, LLC |
| |
Nasty C | Zulu Man with Some Power | Def Jam[234] | ||
The Lox | Living Off Xperience | D-Block, Roc Nation[235] |
| |
Radamiz | Synonyms of Strength | Payday, Ultra[236] | ||
Wifisfuneral | Pain? | Alamo[237] |
September[]
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Entering chart position |
---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 6ix9ine | TattleTales | Scumgang, Create Music Group[238] |
|
Big Sean | Detroit 2 | GOOD Music, Def Jam[239] |
| |
11 | B.o.B | Somnia | Label No Genre[240] | |
Conway the Machine | From King to a God | Drumwork, Griselda, EMPIRE[241] |
| |
YoungBoy Never Broke Again | Top | Atlantic, Never Broke Again |
| |
12 | Bizzy Bone | The Mantra | Self-released[242] | |
16 | Berner | Russ Bufalino: The Quiet Don | Bern One Entertainment, Taylor Gang Entertainment[243] | |
18 | Blac Youngsta and Moneybagg Yo | Code Red | N-Less, Interscope, Epic, CMG[244] |
|
Curren$y and Harry Fraud | The Director's Cut | Jet Life, SRFSCHL[245] | ||
Dee-1 and Murs | He's the Christian, I'm the Rapper | Mission Vision Music, Murs 316[246] | ||
Dizzy Wright | My Hustle Unmatched | Dizzy Wright[247] | ||
Kamaiyah and Capolow | Oakland Nights | Grnd.Wrk.[248] | ||
Krizz Kaliko | Legend | Strange Music, Ingrooves[249] | ||
Lil Tecca | Virgo World | Republic Records[250] |
| |
MC Eiht | Lessons | Blue Stamp Music, Year Round[251] | ||
Problem | Coffee & Kush, Vol. 2 | Diamond Lane Music Group, Rostrum Records[252] | ||
Shy Glizzy | Young Jefe 3 | 300, Glizzy Gang[253] |
| |
Toosii | Poetic Pain | South Coast Music Group / UMG |
| |
Wise Intelligent and Snowgoons | Omnicide | Goon Musick[254] | ||
23 | Mozzy | Occupational Hazard | Mozzy Music, Empire[255] |
|
25 | Action Bronson | Only for Dolphins | Loma Vista, Concord[256] | |
Arrested Development | Don't Fight Your Demons | Vagabond Productions[257] | ||
A$AP Ferg | Floor Seats II | A$AP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music, RCA Records |
| |
Elzhi | Seven Times Down Eight Times Up | Fat Beats[258] | ||
Fredo Bang | In the Name of Gee | Bang Biz, Def Jam[259] |
| |
Joji | Nectar | 88Rising, 12Tone |
| |
Machine Gun Kelly | Tickets to My Downfall | Bad Boy, Interscope |
| |
Nappy Roots | 40RTY | Not Regular[260] | ||
Public Enemy | What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down? | Def Jam[261] | ||
Spillage Village | Spilligion | Dreamville, Interscope, SinceThe80s[262] |
| |
Tory Lanez | Daystar | One Umbrella[263] |
|
October[]
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Entering chart position |
---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 21 Savage and Metro Boomin | Savage Mode II | Slaughter Gang, Boominati, Epic[264] |
|
The Alchemist | A Doctor, Painter & an Alchemist Walk into a Bar | ALC Records[265] | ||
Bryson Tiller | Anniversary | RCA[266] |
| |
Celly Cel | Focused | Realside | ||
Larry June and Harry Fraud | Keep Going | TFM, SRFSCHL[267] | ||
Sa-Roc | The Sharecropper's Daughter | Rhymesayers[268] | ||
Smoke DZA | Homegrown | RFC, Cinematic[269] | ||
Westside Gunn | Who Made the Sunshine | Griselda, Shady Records, Interscope[270] | ||
Willie the Kid | Capital Gains | The Fly, LLC[271] | ||
YG | My Life 4Hunnid | 4Hunnid, Def Jam[272] |
| |
Yung Gravy | Gasanova | Republic |
| |
Paul Wall | Subculture | Paul Wall Music[273] | ||
6 | Cassidy | Da Science | Mayhem Music[274] | |
9 | BlocBoy JB | FatBoy | Foundation, Interscope[275] | |
D-Block Europe | The Blue Print: Us vs. Them | Self-released[276] |
| |
Famous Dex | Diana | Rich Forever Music, 300[277] | ||
Headie One | Edna | Relentless[278] |
| |
Papoose | Endangered Species | Honorable Records, Empire Distribution[279] | ||
Reason | New Beginnings | Top Dawg Entertainment[280] |
| |
Rittz | Picture Perfect | CNT Records[281] | ||
Roc Nation | Reprise | Roc Nation[282] | ||
16 | Benny the Butcher | Burden of Proof | Griselda, Empire[283] |
|
Black Thought | Streams of Thought Vol 3: Cane & Able | Republic[284] | ||
Gucci Mane and the New 1017 | So Icy Gang, Vol. 1 | 1017, Atlantic[285] |
| |
Homeboy Sandman | Don't Feed the Monster | Mello Music Group[286] | ||
Jelly Roll | Self Medicated | War Dog |
| |
Open Mike Eagle | Anime, Trauma and Divorce | Auto Reverse[286] | ||
PartyNextDoor | Partypack | OVO, Warner[287] |
| |
Serial Killers | Summer of Sam | Open Bar, Empire[288] | ||
T.I. | The L.I.B.R.A. | Grand Hustle, Empire[289] |
| |
20 | Ras Kass | I'm Not Clearing Shit | Blackhouse | |
23 | Beastie Boys | Beastie Boys Music | Capitol Records |
|
KXNG Crooked | Flag | Hitmaker Music Group[290] | ||
clipping. | Visions of Bodies Being Burned | Sub Pop[291] | ||
Comethazine | Bawskee 4 | Alamo Records[292] |
| |
Dej Loaf | Sell Sole II The Album | Yellow World, BMG[293] | ||
Joyner Lucas | Evolution | Twenty Nine Music Group[294] |
| |
Ty Dolla $ign | Featuring Ty Dolla $ign | 4Hunnid Records, Taylor Gang, Atlantic[295] |
| |
25 | The Alchemist | The Food Villain | ALC[296] | |
30 | Atmosphere | The Day Before Halloween | Rhymesayers[296] | |
Busta Rhymes | Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God | Conglomerate, Empire[297] |
| |
Common | A Beautiful Revolution (Pt. 1) | Loma Vista, Concord[298] | ||
Dizzee Rascal | E3 AF | Island[299] |
| |
Ill Bill | La Bella Medusa | Uncle Howie Records | ||
King Von | Welcome to O'Block | Only the Family, Empire[300] |
| |
MadeinTYO | Never Forgotten | Privateclub, Comission[301] | ||
M Huncho and Nafe Smallz | DNA | HunchOzone[302] |
| |
Omarion | The Kinection | Omarion Worldwide | ||
Ray West and A.G. | Nyluv | HHV | ||
$NOT | Beautiful Havoc | 300 Entertainment |
| |
Trippie Redd | Pegasus | TenThousand Projects[303] |
|
November[]
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Entering chart position |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NLE Choppa | From Dark to Light | NLE Choppa Entertainment, Warner[304] |
|
6 | Doe Boy and Southside | Demons R Us | Epic, Freebandz[305] | |
Dutchavelli | Dutch from the 5th | 2up2down, Parlophone[306] |
| |
Giggs | Now or Never | No BS Music, Island[307] |
| |
King Gordy and Jimmy Donn | The House | Sicfux[308] | ||
Nav and Wheezy | Emergency Tsunami | XO Records, Republic Records[309] |
| |
N.B.S. and Snowgoons | Still Trapped in America | Goon Musick[310] | ||
Phora | With Love 2 | Phora LLC |
| |
The Kid Laroi | F*ck Love (Savage) | Grade A Productions, Columbia | ||
Wrekonize | Pressure Point | Strange Music, ingrooves[311] | ||
7 | Bones | FromBeyondTheGrave | TeamSESH | |
11 | Kodak Black | Bill Israel | Dollaz N Dealz, Sniper Gang, Atlantic[312] |
|
YoungBoy Never Broke Again | Until I Return | Artist Partner Group, Never Broke Again, Atlantic |
| |
13 | 2 Chainz | So Help Me God! | Def Jam[313] |
|
Aesop Rock | Spirit World Field Guide | Rhymesayers[314] |
| |
Blac Youngsta | Fuck Everybody 3 | Heavy Camp, Collective Music Group, Epic Records[315] |
| |
DJ Kay Slay | Homage | Streetsweepers[316] | ||
Future and Lil Uzi Vert | Pluto x Baby Pluto | Freebandz, Epic Records, Generation Now, Atlantic Records[317] |
| |
Goodie Mob | Survival Kit | The Right Records[318] | ||
K-Trap | Street Side Effects | Black Butter[319] |
| |
Onefour | Against All Odds | Onefour[320] |
| |
15 | Billy Danze | WeBusy: #TheListeningSession | WeBusy[321] | |
16 | Roc Marciano | Mt. Marci | Art That Kills, Marci Enterprises[322] | |
17 | Russ | Chomp | Russ My Way[323] | |
19 | Glaive | Cypress Grove | Interscope | |
20 | DaBaby | My Brother's Keeper (Long Live G) | Interscope Records |
|
French Montana | CB5 | Montana Entertainment, Empire Distribution[324] |
| |
Frosty | Under Surveillance | Relentless Records | ||
Horseshoe Gang | Music to Riot To | COB, LLC[325] | ||
Jeezy | The Recession 2 | CTE World, Def Jam[326] |
| |
Loski | Music, Trial and Trauma: A Drill Story | Since '93[327] |
| |
Meek Mill | Quarantine Pack | Dreamchasers, Maybach Music Group, Atlantic |
| |
Megan Thee Stallion | Good News | 1501 Certified Entertainment, 300 Entertainment[328] |
| |
Rich the Kid and YoungBoy Never Broke Again | Nobody Safe | Rich Forever, EMPIRE[329] |
| |
Saint Jhn | While the World Was Burning | GODD COMPLEXx, Hitco Music[330] |
| |
27 | AJ Tracey | Secure the Bag! 2 | AJ Tracey[331] |
|
Curren$y and Harry Fraud | Bonus Footage | SRFSCHL, Jet Life[332] | ||
Jim Jones and Heatmakerz | El Capo (Deluxe) | Vamplife, Heatmakerz, EMPIRE[333] | ||
Juicy J | The Hustle Continues | Trippy Music, E1 Records[334] |
| |
Lil Wayne | No Ceilings 3 (A Side) | Young Money[335] | ||
Lil Yachty | Lil Boat 3.5 | Quality Control Music, Motown Records [336] | ||
Rimzee | Upper Clapton Dream 2 | Ricardo Miles Entertainment[337] |
| |
Rylo Rodriguez | G.I.H.F. | Four Pockets Full[338] |
| |
Statik Selektah | The Balancing Act | ShowOff, Mass Appeal[339] | ||
Stunna 4 Vegas | Welcome to 4 Vegas | Billion Dollar Baby, Interscope[340] | ||
Twiztid | Revelashen | Majik Ninja Entertainment |
December[]
Day | Artist(s) | Album | Record label(s) | Entering chart position |
---|---|---|---|---|
4 | Bernz | Sorry for the Mess | Strange Music, ingrooves[341] | |
DJ Scheme | Family | EMPIRE, Scheme Records | ||
Jet Life | Welcome to Jet Life Recordings | Jet Life[342] | ||
Rico Nasty | Nightmare Vacation | Atlantic, Sugar Trap[343] | ||
Rittz | Rittzmas | CNT[344] | ||
Your Old Droog | Dump YOD: Krutoy Edition | Mongoloid Banks[345] | ||
YFN Lucci | Wish Me Well 3 | Think It's A Game, Warner Records Inc. |
| |
8 | Killah Priest & Jordan River Banks | The Third Eye in Technicolor | Proverbs, Riversound[346] | |
Cassidy | Da Formula | Mayhem Music[347] | ||
9 | Balt Getty and Chino XL | Chino vs. Balt | Purplehaus Records[348] | |
11 | Bia | FOR CERTAIN | BIA, Epic Records |
|
Boldy James & Real Bad Man | Real Bad Boldy | Real Bad Man Records[349] | ||
Jack Harlow | Thats What They All Say | Generation Now, Atlantic Records[350] |
| |
Kid Cudi | Man on the Moon III: The Chosen | Wicked Awesome, Republic Records[351] |
| |
Pete Rock & The Soul Brothers | PeteStrumentals 3 | Tru Soul[352] | ||
16 | Sheff G | Proud of Me Now | Winners Circle, RCA[353] | |
18 | Berner & Cozmo | Respect the Connect | Bern One Entertainment[354] | |
J.I the Prince of N.Y | Hood Life Krisis, Vol. 3 - EP | G*STARR ENT, Geffen/Interscope Records |
| |
K-Rino | A Long Short Way | P.U.D. Empire LLC[355] | ||
Eminem | Music to Be Murdered By: Side B | Shady, Aftermath, Interscope[356] | ||
SpotemGottem | Final Destination | SpotemGottem |
| |
Too $hort & E-40 | Ain't Gone Do It / Terms and Conditions | Trunk Productions, Heavy on the Grind Ent., 3T Ent., Empire[357] | ||
21 | KRS-One | Between da Protests | R.A.M.P Ent Agency[358] | |
22 | Tory Lanez | Loner | One Umbrella Records[359] | |
23 | J. Stone | The Definition of Pain | All Money In Records[360] | |
Larry June | Numbers | The Freeminded[361] | ||
24 | Lil' Flip | Flip Mayweather | GT Digital, Lil' Flip[362] | |
Lil Durk | The Voice | Alamo Records, Geffen Records[363] |
| |
25 | Playboi Carti | Whole Lotta Red | AWGE, Interscope Records[364] |
|
Tyga & DJ Drama | Well Done Fever | Last Kings Records, Gangsta Grillz | ||
29 | Dark Side Poet | IV: The Darkling Plain | Real2Reel/Vestige |
Highest-charting songs[]
Song | Artist | Project | Peak position |
---|---|---|---|
"Franchise" | Travis Scott featuring Young Thug and M.I.A. | Utopia | 1 |
"Mood" | 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior | El Dorado | |
"Rockstar" | DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch | Blame It on Baby | |
"Savage" | Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé | Suga | |
"Say So" | Doja Cat featuring Nicki Minaj | Hot Pink | |
"The Box" | Roddy Ricch | Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial | |
"The Scotts" | The Scotts, Travis Scott and Kid Cudi | TBA | |
"Toosie Slide" | Drake | Dark Lane Demo Tapes | |
"Trollz" | 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj | TattleTales | |
"WAP" | Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion | TBA | |
"Come & Go" | Juice Wrld and Marshmello | Legends Never Die | 2 |
"Laugh Now Cry Later" | Drake featuring Lil Durk | N/A | |
"Life Is Good" | Future featuring Drake | High Off Life | |
"Whats Poppin" | Jack Harlow featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez and Lil Wayne | Thats What They All Say | |
"Godzilla" | Eminem featuring Juice Wrld | Music to Be Murdered By | 3 |
"Gooba" | 6ix9ine | TattleTales | |
"Popstar" | DJ Khaled featuring Drake | Khaled Khaled | |
"The Bigger Picture" | Lil Baby | My Turn | |
"Wishing Well" | Juice Wrld | Legends Never Die | 5 |
"Baby Pluto" | Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake | 6 |
"For the Night" | Pop Smoke featuring Lil Baby and DaBaby | Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon | |
"Lemonade" | Internet Money and Gunna featuring Don Toliver and Nav | B4 the Storm | |
"Conversations" | Juice Wrld | Legends Never Die | 7 |
"Pain 1993" | Drake featuring Playboi Carti | Dark Lane Demo Tapes | |
"Blueberry Faygo" | Lil Mosey | Certified Hitmaker | 8 |
"Greece" | DJ Khaled featuring Drake | Khaled Khaled | |
"Lo Mein" | Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake | |
"Smile" | Juice Wrld and The Weeknd | Legends Never Die | |
"Life's a Mess" | Juice Wrld and Halsey | 9 | |
"Runnin" | 21 Savage and Metro Boomin | Savage Mode II | |
"Silly Watch" | Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake | |
"Hate the Other Side" | Juice Wrld and Marshmello featuring Polo G and The Kid Laroi | Legends Never Die | 10 |
"Mr. Right Now" | 21 Savage and Metro Boomin featuring Drake | Savage Mode II | |
"We Paid" | Lil Baby and 42 Dugg | My Turn | |
"Ballin'" | Mustard featuring Roddy Ricch | Perfect Ten | 11 |
"Hot Girl Bummer" | Blackbear | Everything Means Nothing | |
"P2" | Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake | |
"Righteous" | Juice Wrld | Legends Never Die | |
"The Woo" | Pop Smoke featuring 50 Cent and Roddy Ricch | Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon | |
"Blood on My Jeans" | Juice Wrld | Legends Never Die | 12 |
"Body" | Megan Thee Stallion | Good News | |
"Rags2Riches" | Rod Wave featuring ATR Son Son | Pray 4 Love | |
"Myron" | Lil Uzi Vert | Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World 2 | 13 |
"Chicago Freestyle" | Drake featuring Giveon | Dark Lane Demo Tapes | 14 |
"Titanic" | Juice Wrld | Legends Never Die | |
"Woah" | Lil Baby | My Turn | 15 |
"Bad Energy" | Juice Wrld | Legends Never Die | 16 |
"Sum 2 Prove" | Lil Baby | My Turn | |
"Falling" | Trevor Daniel | Nicotine | 17 |
"Good News" | Mac Miller | Circles | |
"Jump" | DaBaby featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again | Blame It on Baby | |
"Mood Swings" | Pop Smoke featuring Lil Tjay | Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon | |
"Said Sum" | Moneybagg Yo | Code Red | |
"Turks" | Nav, Gunna and Travis Scott | Good Intentions | |
"Heatin Up" | Lil Baby featuring Gunna | My Turn | 18 |
"Bean (Kobe)" | Lil Uzi Vert featuring Chief Keef | Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World 2 | 19 |
"D4L" | Drake, Future and Young Thug | Dark Lane Demo Tapes | |
"Glock in My Lap" | 21 Savage and Metro Boomin | Savage Mode II | |
"Move Ya Hips" | ASAP Ferg featuring Nicki Minaj and MadeinTYO | Floor Seats II | |
"High Fashion" | Roddy Ricch featuring Mustard | Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial | 20 |
"Suicidal" | YNW Melly and Juice Wrld | Melly vs. Melvin | |
"Tap In" | Saweetie | Pretty Bitch Music | |
"That Way" | Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake | |
"Party Girl" | StaySolidRocky | Fallin' | 21 |
"Dior" | Pop Smoke | Meet the Woo 2 | 22 |
"Find My Way" | DaBaby | Blame It on Baby | |
"Homecoming" | Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake | |
"The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady" | Kid Cudi and Eminem | TBA | |
"Commercial" | Lil Baby featuring Lil Uzi Vert | My Turn | 23 |
"Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head)" | Powfu featuring Beabadoobee | Poems of the Past | |
"Numbers" | A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring Roddy Ricch, Gunna and London on da Track | Artist 2.0 | |
"Yikes" | Nicki Minaj | N/A | |
"Heart on Ice" | Rod Wave | PTSD | 25 |
"Not You Too" | Drake featuring Chris Brown | Dark Lane Demo Tapes | |
"Prices" | Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake | |
"Rich Nigga Shit" | 21 Savage and Metro Boomin featuring Young Thug | Savage Mode II | 26 |
"Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)" | Black Eyed Peas and J Balvin | Translation | |
"Yessirskiii" | Lil Uzi Vert and 21 Savage | Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World 2 | |
"Desires" | Drake featuring Future | Dark Lane Demo Tapes | 27 |
"Darkness" | Eminem | Music to Be Murdered By | 28 |
"Girls in the Hood" | Megan Thee Stallion | Good News | |
"Lil Top" | YoungBoy Never Broke Again | Still Flexin, Still Steppin | |
"Live Off My Closet" | Lil Baby featuring Future | My Turn | |
"Pop" | Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake | |
"Don't Stop" | Megan Thee Stallion featuring Young Thug | Good News | 30 |
"Flex" | Polo G featuring Juice Wrld | The Goat | |
"Time Flies" | Drake | Dark Lane Demo Tapes | |
"B.I.T.C.H." | Megan Thee Stallion | Suga | 31 |
"Drankin N Smokin" | Future and Lil Uzi Vert | Pluto x Baby Pluto | |
"Emotionally Scarred" | Lil Baby | My Turn | |
"Got It on Me" | Pop Smoke | Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon | |
"Those Kinda Nights" | Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran | Music to Be Murdered By | |
"Deep Pockets" | Drake | Dark Lane Demo Tapes | 32 |
"Slidin" | 21 Savage and Metro Boomin | Savage Mode II | |
"Solitaires" | Future featuring Travis Scott | High Off Life | |
"Bigger Than Life" | Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake | 33 |
"I Do It" | Lil Wayne featuring Big Sean and Lil Baby | Funeral | |
"Many Men" | 21 Savage and Metro Boomin | Savage Mode II | |
"Aim for the Moon" | Pop Smoke featuring Quavo | Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon | 34 |
"Celebration Station" | Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake | |
"Demons" | Drake featuring Fivio Foreign and Sosa Geek | Dark Lane Demo Tapes | |
"Stay High" | Juice Wrld | Legends Never Die | |
"Trillionaire" | Future featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again | High Off Life | |
"Tyler Herro" | Jack Harlow | Thats What They All Say | |
"@ Meh" | Playboi Carti | N/A | 35 |
"Fighting Demons" | Juice Wrld | Legends Never Die | |
"My Window" | YoungBoy Never Broke Again featuring Lil Wayne | Top | |
"What That Speed Bout!?" | Mike Will Made It, Nicki Minaj and YoungBoy Never Broke Again | Michael | |
"When to Say When" | Drake | Dark Lane Demo Tapes | |
"Whole Lotta Choppas" | Sada Baby featuring Nicki Minaj | TBA | |
"Unaccommodating" | Eminem featuring Young M.A | Music to Be Murdered By | 36 |
"You Better Move" | Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake | |
"Gangstas" | Pop Smoke | Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon | 37 |
"Holiday" | Lil Nas X | N/A | |
"I'm Sorry" | Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake | |
"Blue World" | Mac Miller | Circles | 38 |
"Dollaz on My Head" | Gunna featuring Young Thug | Wunna | |
"Out West" | JackBoys featuring Young Thug | JackBoys | |
"PTSD" | G Herbo featuring Chance the Rapper, Juice Wrld and Lil Uzi Vert | PTSD | |
"Tell Me U Luv Me" | Juice Wrld and Trippie Redd | Legends Never Die | |
"Walk Em Down" | NLE Choppa featuring Roddy Ricch | Top Shotta | |
"44 Bulldog" | Pop Smoke | Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon | 39 |
"Landed" | Drake | Dark Lane Demo Tapes | |
"Venetia" | Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake |
Highest first-week consumption[]
Number | Album | Artist | 1st-week consumption | 1st-week position | Refs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Legends Never Die | Juice Wrld | 497,000 | 1 | [366] |
2 | Eternal Atake | Lil Uzi Vert | 288,000 | 1 | [367] |
3 | Music to Be Murdered By | Eminem | 279,000 | 1 | [368] |
4 | Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon | Pop Smoke | 251,000 | 1 | [369] |
5 | Dark Lane Demo Tapes | Drake | 223,000 | 2 | [370] |
6 | No Pressure | Logic | 221,000 | 2 | [371] |
7 | My Turn | Lil Baby | 197,000 | 1 | [372] |
8 | Savage Mode II | 21 Savage and Metro Boomin | 171,000 | 1 | [373] |
9 | Circles | Mac Miller | 164,000 | 3 | [368] |
10 | JackBoys | JackBoys and Travis Scott | 154,000 | 1 | [374] |
All critically reviewed albums ranked[]
Metacritic[]
Number | Artist | Album | Average score | Number of reviews | Reference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Pa Salieu | Send Them to Coventry | 90 | 8 reviews | [375] |
2 | Run the Jewels | RTJ4 | 89 | 26 reviews | [376] |
3 | Freddie Gibbs x The Alchemist | Alfredo | 88 | 9 reviews | [377] |
4 | Headie One | Edna | 87 | 7 reviews | [378] |
5 | J Hus | Big Conspiracy | 86 | 10 reviews | [379] |
6 | Megan Thee Stallion | Good News | 85 | 14 reviews | [380] |
7 | Ka | Descendants of Cain | 85 | 4 reviews | [381] |
8 | Lil Uzi Vert | Eternal Atake | 84 | 9 reviews | [382] |
9 | Childish Gambino | 3.15.20 | 83 | 16 reviews | [383] |
10 | Mac Miller | Circles | 83 | 14 reviews | [384] |
11 | Jay Electronica | A Written Testimony | 83 | 11 reviews | [385] |
12 | Polo G | The GOAT | 83 | 5 reviews | [386] |
13 | Conway The Machine | From King to a God | 82 | 8 reviews | [387] |
14 | Open Mike Eagle | Anime, Trauma and Divorce | 82 | 7 reviews | [388] |
15 | Benny The Butcher | Burden of Proof | 82 | 6 reviews | [389] |
16 | Skepta x Chip x Young Adz | Insomnia | 82 | 6 reviews | [390] |
17 | Jadakiss | Ignatius | 82 | 4 reviews | [391] |
18 | Dave East | Karma 3 | 82 | 4 reviews | [392] |
19 | 21 Savage & Metro Boomin | Savage Mode II | 81 | 10 reviews | [393] |
20 | Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats | UNLOCKED | 81 | 9 reviews | [394] |
21 | Duckwrth | SuperGood | 81 | 4 reviews | [395] |
22 | Rico Nasty | Nightmare Vacation | 80 | 12 reviews | [396] |
23 | 070 Shake | Modus Vivendi | 80 | 10 reviews | [397] |
24 | Knxwledge | 1988 | 80 | 5 reviews | [398] |
25 | clipping. | Visions of Bodies Being Burned | 79 | 14 reviews | [399] |
26 | Dizzee Rascal | E3 AF | 79 | 10 reviews | [400] |
27 | Royce da 5'9" | The Allegory | 79 | 7 reviews | [401] |
28 | Wiley | The Godfather 3 | 79 | 7 reviews | [402] |
29 | Ty Dolla $ign | Featuring Ty Dolla $ign | 79 | 7 reviews | [403] |
30 | Tory Lanez | The New Toronto 3 | 79 | 4 reviews | [404] |
31 | Logic | No Pressure | 78 | 5 reviews | [405] |
32 | Loski | Music, Trial and Trauma | 77 | 4 reviews | [406] |
33 | Mozzy | Beyond Bulletproof | 77 | 4 reviews | [407] |
34 | Westside Gunn | Who Made the Sunshine | 76 | 5 reviews | [408] |
35 | Public Enemy | What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down? | 75 | 13 reviews | [409] |
36 | Juice WRLD | Legends Never Die | 75 | 10 reviews | [410] |
37 | Playboi Carti | Whole Lotta Red | 75 | 7 reviews | [411] |
38 | Aminé | Limbo | 75 | 7 reviews | [412] |
39 | Pop Smoke | Meet the Woo, Vol. 2 | 75 | 5 reviews | [413] |
40 | Black Thought | Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane & Able | 74 | 5 reviews | [414] |
41 | Action Bronson | Only for Dolphins | 73 | 4 reviews | [415] |
42 | Nas | King's Disease | 72 | 9 reviews | [416] |
43 | Dej Loaf | Sell Sole II | 72 | 4 reviews | [417] |
44 | Kid Cudi | Man on the Moon III: The Chosen | 71 | 10 reviews | [418] |
45 | Big Sean | Detroit II | 71 | 8 reviews | [419] |
46 | Busta Rhymes | Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God | 71 | 6 reviews | [420] |
47 | Pop Smoke | Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon | 70 | 13 reviews | [421] |
48 | Future | High Off Life | 70 | 9 reviews | [422] |
49 | T.I. | The L.I.B.R.A. | 70 | 4 reviews | [423] |
50 | 2 Chainz | So Help Me God! | 68 | 4 reviews | [424] |
51 | Gunna | WUNNA | 67 | 6 reviews | [425] |
52 | Future x Lil Uzi Vert | Pluto x Baby Pluto | 67 | 5 reviews | [426] |
53 | Lil Baby | My Turn | 66 | 5 reviews | [427] |
54 | Eminem | Music To Be Murdered By | 64 | 17 reviews | [428] |
55 | Lil Wayne | Funeral | 62 | 10 reviews | [429] |
56 | DaBaby | Blame It On Baby | 62 | 9 reviews | [430] |
57 | Drake | Dark Lane Demo Tapes | 61 | 10 reviews | [431] |
58 | Lil Yachty | Lil Boat 3 | 59 | 4 reviews | [432] |
59 | NAV | Good Intentions | 54 | 4 reviews | [433] |
AnyDecentMusic?[]
Number | Artist | Album | Average score | Number of reviews | Reference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Run the Jewels | RTJ4 | 8.8 | 27 reviews | [434] |
2 | Open Mike Eagle | Anime, Trauma and Divorce | 8.2 | 7 reviews | [435] |
3 | Megan Thee Stallion | Good News | 8.1 | 14 reviews | [436] |
4 | J Hus | Big Conspiracy | 8.1 | 11 reviews | [437] |
5 | Childish Gambino | 3.15.20 | 7.9 | 16 reviews | [438] |
See also[]
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