From Clipse to Tyler, the Creator to billy woods to Ovrkast to Bruiser Wolf, here are our favorite rap albums of 2025.

Hip-hop entered the new millennium carrying heavy losses. The murders of Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. left the genre reeling, while Y2K anxieties cast uncertainty over everything. But when ...

So much rap music comes out all the time, and especially with frequent surprise releases, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So, as a way to help keep up with all of it, here’s a roundup of the 5 ...

In Hip Hop, a hit single can put an artist on the radar. But a debut album reveals whether they’re built to last. It’s the first time an artist shares their full vision, their story, and the energy ...

We’re at the end of yet another year where commentators and fans speculated on the health of the rap world. In October, it was reported that, for the first time in 35 years, there were no rap songs in ...

Tyler, The Creator continues to defy expectations with Don’t Tap the Glass, one of the most intriguing rap albums of 2025.

Hip-hop has always been music’s mirror to the social and political climate in a reflection that crosses global boundaries, and a new generation of artists has rewritten the definition of rap to make ...

Photo screenshot: Clipse YOUTUBE/ Clipse - So Be It (Official Music Video) Clipse made their stance crystal clear about what constitutes essential hip-hop knowledge during a recent festival appearance ...

For the first time this decade, three rap albums are vying for Album of the Year at the GRAMMYs. That’s not just noteworthy; it’s historic. Rarely do we see hip-hop dominate the biggest category on ...

Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 7, Rolling Stone is breaking down 10 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy ...

New Orleans and Louisiana have left an indelible mark on rap music as the home state of some of the genre's biggest stars and most iconic record labels. Five albums by Louisiana artists were selected ...

Rap music has a way of marking moments in our lives, tying certain songs or albums to specific feelings, places, and eras. Part of what makes rap so appealing is its honesty. At its best, it reflects ...