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This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip hop music for the year 2017.

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Events[edit]

January[edit]

  • On January 8, Drake's Summer Sixteen Tour was declared the highest grossing hip-hop concert tour in history with a gross of $84,300,000 from a total of 54 different shows. The previous record holder was Jay-Z and Kanye West'sWatch the Throne Tour, which made a total of $75,000,000 from 63 live shows.[1]
  • On January 9, West Coast record producer and deejay DJ Crazy Toones died at the age of 45 from a heart attack.[2]
  • On January 18, 21 Savage announced that he had signed a deal with Epic Records.[3]
  • On January 18, Fat Joe announced that he had signed a management deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation company.[4]
  • On January 19, XXXTentacion's court date for his October 2016 arrest was pushed back to April 1.[5]

February[edit]

  • On February 7, Jim Jones announced that he signed a management deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation company, ending their long-standing feud.[6]
  • On February 10, Gucci Mane announced that Ralo was the first artist to sign to his latest imprint of 1017 Records.[7]
  • On February 13, Philadelphia rapper E-Dubble died from a blood infection.[8]
  • On February 16, Canadian rapper Nav announced that he had signed to The Weeknd's label XO Records.[9]
  • On February 20, Atlanta-based rapper J.I.D announced that he had signed to J. Cole's record label, Dreamville Records.[10]
  • On February 24, Nicki Minaj's lyrics on the songs 'Make Love' and 'Swalla' ignited a feud between herself and Remy Ma. The following day, Remy Ma released the song 'ShETHER' in response.[11]
  • On February 28, Kodak Black was arrested for probation violation.
  • On February 28, Vic Mensa was arrested in Beverly Hills and charged with carrying a concealed weapon. He was later released on a $35,000 bail.[12]

March[edit]

  • On March 3, Shady Records announced that it had signed a deal with Griselda Records for artists Westside Gunn and Conway.[13]
  • On March 5, Lud Foe was involved in a life-threatening car accident with an 18-wheeler that left him a broken jaw, two broken wrists, and several fractures and wounds.[14]
  • On March 7, PUMA announced that Big Sean had signed a deal to launch a line of clothing with the company under the title of 'Creative Collaborator and Global Brand Ambassador'.[15]
  • On March 15, Meek Mill was charged with misdemeanor assault after being involved in an altercation with two employees at St. Louis International Airport. He was later given a court summons.[16]
  • On March 20, Nicki Minaj surpassed Aretha Franklin for the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 of any female artist with 76 different entries on the chart.[17]
  • On March 29, both XXXTentacion and Lil Twist were released from prison.[18][19]

April[edit]

  • On April 1, Big Sean was awarded the key to the city of Detroit for his work with his own charity, the Sean Anderson Foundation. He is the youngest person in history to receive the award. Other holders of the key to the city of Detroit include former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and Stevie Wonder.[20]
  • On April 4, Kanye West's The Life of Pablo became the first streaming-only album to be certified platinum by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA), with it being streamed over 3,000,000,000 times worldwide.[21]
  • On April 12, Birdman revealed on picture-sharing social network Instagram that he had accepted a plaque in honor of his record label Cash Money Records, selling 1,000,000,000 units.[22]

June[edit]

  • On June 13, XXL released their tenth annual Freshman Class, including A Boogie wit da Hoodie, PnB Rock, Playboi Carti, Ugly God, Kyle, Aminé, MadeinTYO, Kamaiyah, Kap G, and XXXTentacion.
  • On June 15, 40 Glocc was shot twice while attending a funeral in San Bernardino, California.[23]
  • On June 20, Prodigy died in Las Vegas, Nevada with no official cause of death known. Initially, it was presumed his death was from sickle-cell anemia; which he had suffered from his entire life. However, it was revealed in August that he died choking on an egg at a hospital in Las Vegas.[24]

July[edit]

  • On July 17, Forbes reported that hip-hop/R&B (which Nielsen SoundScan classifies as the same genre) had recently usurped rock as the most consumed musical genre, becoming the most popular genre in music for the first time in U.S. history.[25][26][27][28]

September[edit]

  • On September 3, Lil Wayne was hospitalized in Chicago for suffering multiple seizures.[29]
  • On September 27, Young Dolph was ambushed during a gunfight in Hollywood. He was rushed to the hospital after gunshot wounds were discovered.[30]
  • On the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated October 7, 2017, Cardi B claimed the top spot with 'Bodak Yellow', becoming the first solo female rapper to do so since Lauryn Hill in 1998.[31]

October[edit]

  • On October 27, XXXTentacion announced on Instagram that he would be retiring from the music industry due to negativity and backlash.[32]
  • On October 30, Remy Ma signed a deal with Columbia Records.[33]

November[edit]

  • On November 5, Meek Mill was sentenced to 2–4 years of prison for violating probation on a 10-year drug and weapon case.[34]
  • On November 15, Lil Peep was pronounced dead due to an overdose after a show in Tucson. It was reported to be a mixture of Xanax laced with fentanyl.[35]
  • On November 27, Nipsey Hussle signed a multi-album deal with Atlantic Records.[36]

December[edit]

  • On December 3, Quelle Chris and Jean Grae got engaged.[37]

Released albums[edit]

January[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
4Pink GuyPink SeasonPink Records[38]
  • Debuted at No. 76 on the US Billboard 200
6JefeThe World Is YoursGlizzy Gang, 300 Entertainment[39]
  • Debuted at No. 37 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
JipstaBan2oozleBandoozle Beatz[40]
No Limit BoysWe All We GotNo Limit Forever Records[41]
SubstantialThe Past Is Always Present in the FutureHipnott Records[42]
8StitchesCocaine HolidaySelf released[43]
12BonesDisgraceTeamSESH[44]
13Chief KeefTwo Zero One SevenGlory Boyz Entertainment, RBC Records[45]
PnB RockGTTM: Going Thru the MotionsAtlantic Records, Empire Distribution[46]
  • Debuted at No. 28 on the US Billboard 200
Social Club MisfitsThe Misadventures of Fern & MartyCapitol CMG[47]
  • Debuted at No. 80 on the US Billboard 200
TriState & Oh No3 Dimensional PrescriptionsHieroglyphics Imperium Recordings[48]
WileyGodfatherSelf-released[49]
  • Debuted at No. 9 on the UK Official Albums Chart
YukmouthJJ Based on Vill StorySmoke-a-Lot Records, Empire Distribution[50]
Nick GrantReturn of the CoolEpic Records[51]
  • Debuted at No. 28 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
18Alex Wiley & Mike GaoVillage Party III: Stoner SymphonySelf-released[52]
20Cardi BGangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2KSR Group[53]
  • Debuted at No. 25 on the US Independent Albums
Dyme-A-DuzinGhetto OlympicsFocus Or Fold Music[54]
Fredo SantanaPlugged InRBC Records[55]
ProblemChachivilleDiamond Lane Music Group[56]
ProdigyHegelian Dialectic (The Book of Revelation)Infamous Records[57]
27Agallah & Duke WestLake3-Day TheoryThe Order Label[58]
Boldy JamesThe Art of Rock ClimbingMass Appeal Records[59]
Eric BiddinesThe Local CafeJuggernaut Sound Productions, Empire Distribution[60]
M-DotEgo and the EnemyOwn Lane Music[61]
Matt MartiansThe Drum Chord TheoryThree Quarter[62]
MigosCultureQuality Control Music, 300 Entertainment[63]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200
MozzyFake FamousMozzy Records, Empire Distribution[64]
New GenNew GenXL Recordings[65]
  • Debuted at No. 98 on the UK Official Albums Chart
P.O.SChill, DummyDoomtree Records[66]
Bang BelushiHelp yourselfSelf-released[67]
TwiztidThe Continuous Evilution of Life's ?'sMajik Ninja Entertainment[68]
  • Debuted at No. 28 on the US Billboard 200
28Bishop NehruNehruviaNehruvia LLC[69][70]
29Strictly Flowz
30Riff Raff & DJ AfterthoughtAquaberry AquariusNeon Nation Corporation, Empire Distribution[71]
31Denmark Vessey x Azarias x DRXQUINNXDoppelgangerEther Jung[72]

February[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
3Big SeanI Decided.GOOD Music, Def Jam Recordings[73]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200
Iamsu!Boss UpEyes on Me[74]
Lil ReeseBetter DaysRBC Records[75]
Kirk KnightBlack NoisePro Era Records, Cinematic Music Group[76]
Paul Wall & C StoneDiamond BoyzPaul Wall Music[77]
Slim ThugWelcome 2 HoustonHogg Life Entertainment, SoSouth Music[78]
Swifty McVayGrey BloodArsonal Vision Entertainment[79]
SydFinThe Internet, Columbia Records, Sony Music[80]
  • Debuted at No. 75 on the US Billboard 200
Wyclef JeanJ'ouvertHeads Music, Entertainment One Music[81]
  • Debuted at No. 117 on the US Billboard 200
Young DolphGelatoPaper Route Empire[82]
  • Debuted at No. 54 on the US Billboard 200
7Planet AsiaVelour PortraitsSovanna Yun[83]
9Ace B47Ace of SpadesNo Limit Forever Records[84]
10Ces CruCatastrophic Event SpecialistsStrange Music[85]
  • Debuted at No. 150 on the US Billboard 200
Clyde CarsonS.T.S.A. 2 (Something to Speak About)Moe Doe Entertainment, Empire Distribution[86]
DevlinThe Devil InDevlin Music[87]
  • Debuted at No. 16 on the UK Official Albums Chart
Fly Guy EntertainmentNo Surrender, No RetreatFly Guy Entertainment[88]
Larry JuneLarry TwoWarner Bros. Records[89]
Lupe FiascoDrogas Light1st & 15th Entertainment[89]
  • Debuted at No. 28 on the US Billboard 200
Mr. CriminalPalm Trees and SunsetsCrime Family Entertainment[90]
NinesOne Foot OutXL Recordings[91]
  • Debuted at No. 4 on the UK Official Albums Chart
Quelle ChrisBeing You Is Great, I Wish I Could Be You More OftenMello Music Group[92]
SiyaCommitmentR&B Money LLC[93]
ThundamentalsEveryone We KnowHigh Depth, Island Records Australia, Universal Music Australia[94]
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums
Two-9FRVREar Drummers Entertainment, Interscope Records[95]
Westside GunnRiots on Fashion AvenueEffiscienz, Modular[96]
12RaloFamerican Gangster IIFamerica Records[97]
13Lucky Luciano2017 ReasonsGT Digital[98]
14Mickey AvalonTeardrops on My TombstoneR.E.A.L. Records[99]
Moneybagg YoHeartlessBe Great Music Group[100]
  • Debuted at No. 181 on the US Billboard 200
Tef PoeBlack JulianFootklan Music Group, Stretched Out Management[101]
16StarlitoManifest DestinyGrind Hard Records[102]
17Celly CelDirty MindRealside Records[103]
Fat Joe & Remy MaPlata O PlomoRNG, Empire Distribution[104]
  • Debuted at No. 44 on the US Billboard 200
FutureFutureA1 Recordings, Freebandz, Epic Records[105]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200
JidennaThe ChiefEpic Records, Sony Music[106]
  • Debuted at No. 38 on the US Billboard 200
JonwayneRap Album TwoAuthors Recording Company, The Order Label[107]
Saga & Thelonious MartinMolotovSaga 718, Empire Distribution[108]
21Paper TigerIn Other Words: Part ThreeDoomtree Records[109]
Roc MarcianoRosebudd's RevengeMarci Enterprises[110]
Wise IntelligentTheBlueKluxKlanSelf-released[111]
22Berner & Blaze1PackboysBlaze One Records[112]
Boldy JamesHouse of BluesMass Appeal Records[113]
24FutureHndrxxA1 Recordings, Freebandz, Epic Records[114]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200
HorrorshowBardo StateElefant Traks[115]
  • Debuted at No. 4 on the ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums
Karriem RigginsHeadnod SuiteStones Throw Records[116]
Messy MarvStill Marked for Death: Vol. 1 (Recorded Live from Prison)Champland LLC[117]
Mr. Capone-EGangster LoveHi-Power Entertainment[118]
NavNavXO Records, Republic Records[119]
  • Debuted at No. 24 on the US Billboard 200
OddiseeThe IcebergMello Music Group[120]
StormzyGang Signs & PrayerMerky Records[121]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart
Taelor GrayIn The Way of MeSelf-released[122]
Taylor BennettRestoration Of An American IdolTay Bennett Entertainment
THEY.Nü Religion: HyenaMind of a Genius Records, Warner Bros. Records[123]
Tracy TMillionaire NightmaresMoney Bound Entertainment[124]
25Theory HazitI See What You Did ThereWet Music[125]
28Onry OzzbornC V P ii DSelf-released[126]

March[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
1Lil DurkLove Songs for The StreetsOnly The Family Entertainment[127]
3Delinquent HabitsIt Could Be Round TwoSelf-released[128]
Lil DebbieXXIIIBarong Family[129]
Nnamdi OgbonnayaDroolSooper Records, Father/Daughter Records[130]
Various artistsDef Jam Presents: Direct Deposit, Vol. 2Def Jam Recordings[131]
  • Debuted at No. 145 on the US Billboard 200
7Hurricane ChrisKing CaneCD Enterprise[132]
Positive K & Greg NiceGr8te MindzBrainbust[133]
8Chris WebbyWebster's Laboratory IIEighty HD[134]
K CampKiss 4Family Ties Entertainment, 4.27 Music Group[135]
Lil BibbyFC3 The EpilogueKemosabe Records[136]
10Asher Roth, Nottz Raw & Travis BarkerRawtherRetroHash[137]
Devin the DudeAcoustic LevitationCoughee Brothaz Enterprise, Empire Distribution[138]
J.I.DThe Never StoryDreamville Records, Interscope Records[139]
  • Debuted at No. 197 on the US Billboard 200
Mod SunMovieRostrum Records[140]
MursCaptain CaliforniaStrange Music[141]
Page KennedyTorn PagesKennedy Entertainment[142]
Trinidad James & Various artistsThe ForceGold Gang Records[143]
Young ChrisThe Network 4Nicetown Entertainment[144]
Your Old DroogPacksDroog Recordings, Fat Beats Records[145]
14ImpxctOne of a KindSremmLife Crew Records[146]
SminoBlkswnZero Fatigue, Downtown Records[147]
15Starlito & Don TripStep Brothers ThreeGrind Hard LLC, Empire Distribution[148]
  • Debuted at No. 189 on the US Billboard 200
17The AlchemistRapper's Best Friend 4: An Instrumental SeriesSelf-released[149]
ApathyDive Medicine, Chapter 1Dirty Version Records[150]
FredoGet Rich or Get RecalledCake + Custard[151]
  • Debuted at No. 77 on the UK Official Albums Chart
G HerboWelcome to Fazoland 1.5Machine Entertainment Group, 150 Dream Team[152]
PitbullClimate ChangeRCA Records[153]
  • Debuted at No. 29 on the US Billboard 200
Rick RossRather You Than MeMaybach Music Group, Epic Records[154]
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200
18Big MikeState of MindSelf-released[155]
DrakeMore LifeYoung Money EntertainmentCash Money Records, Republic Records[156]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200
24BoondoxThe MurderMajik Ninja Entertainment[157]
  • Debuted at No. 74 on the US Billboard 200
ChuuweeParadisoBelow System Records[158]
Daye JackNo DataWarner Bros. Records[159]
GoldLinkAt What CostRCA Records[160]
  • Debuted at No. 145 on the US Billboard 200
JuicePost InterviewSelf-released[161]
MansionzMansionzBear Trap, Monster Mountain, Island Records[162]
  • Debuted at No. 67 on the US Billboard 200
Mike WiLL Made ItRansom 2EarDrummers Records, Interscope Records[163]
  • Debuted at No. 24 on the US Billboard 200
RaekwonThe WildIce H20 Records, Empire Distribution[164]
  • Debuted at No. 88 on the US Billboard 200
Shawty LoRicoD4L Records, 300 Entertainment[165]
Troy AveDope Boy TroyBSB Records[166]
TurkNumbskullPAC Sound Productions[167]
30Amir ObèNone of The Clocks WorkDef Jam Recordings[168]
J. StalinI Don't Sell Dope No MoeLivewire Records[169]
313D Na'TeeSongs That Didn't Make The Tape, Vol. 1Self-released[170]
50 CentBest OfShady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records[171]
  • Debuted at No. 135 on the US Billboard 200
BackWordzVeracityStay Sick[172]
CupcakkeQueen ElizabitchSelf-released[173]
Freddie GibbsYou Only Live 2wiceESGN Records, Empire Distribution[174]
  • Debuted at No. 124 on the US Billboard 200
G-Eazy & DJ CarnageStep BrothersRCA Records[175]
  • Debuted at No. 81 on the US Billboard 200
Geechi SuedeFishnet SkyScrapersSelf-released[176]
Homeboy SandmanVeinsStones Throw Records[177]
King MagneticEverything Happens 4 a ReasonKing Magn Music[178]
Kodak BlackPainting PicturesAtlantic Records[179]
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200
LocksmithOlive BranchLandmark Entertainment Group[180]
Mr. Envi'All Nite GrindSouthern Stisles Records[181]

April[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
1Young DolphBulletproofPaper Route Empire[182]
  • Debuted at No. 36 on the US Billboard 200
3YFN LucciLong Live NutThink It's A Game Records[183]
  • Debuted at No. 27 on the US Billboard 200
4Killa KyleonLorraine MotelRBC Records[184]
7Abstract Rude & DJ VadimThe Owl's CryKeep The Feel Entertainment[185]
Allan KingdomLinesSo Cold Records, Empire Distribution[186]
Joey BadassAll-Amerikkkan BadassPro Era Records, Cinematic Music Group[187]
  • Debuted at No. 5 on the US Billboard 200
Spit SyndicateOne Good Shirt Had Us All FlyOne Day Entertainment, Inertia Music[188]
  • Debuted at No. 19 on the ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums
Tech N9neDominionStrange Music, Inc[189]
  • Debuted at No. 28 on the US Billboard 200
Tee GrizzleyMy Moment300 Entertainment[190]
  • Debuted at No. 44 on the US Billboard 200
Toke WrightBloodbathSelf-released[191]
13Jae MillzLenox Ave LegendEther Boy Records[192]
14IshDARRFour the Better EPEmpire Distribution[193]
Kap GSupaJefeAtlantic Records[194]
Kendrick LamarDAMN.Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records[195]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200
Nappy RootsAnother 40 AkerzNot Regular Records[196]
Playboi CartiPlayboi CartiAWGE, Interscope Records[197]
  • Debuted at No. 12 on the US Billboard 200
Quentin MillerEssentials, Vol. 11317 Recordings[198]
The R.O.C.Digital VoodooMajik Ninja Entertainment[199]
Rich Homie QuanBack to the BasicsRAIS, Motown Records[200]
  • Debuted at No. 84 on the US Billboard 200
Ronald JenkeesRhodes DeepSelf-released[201]
SadistikAltarsEqual Vision Records[202]
Shad da GodGod GangBankroll Mafia[203]
Talib Kweli & Styles PThe SevenJavotti Media[204]
  • Debuted at No. 195 on the US Billboard 200
Tinie TempahYouthDisturbing London Records, Parlophone Records[205]
  • Debuted at No. 9 on the UK Official Albums Chart
Various artistsThe Fate of the Furious: The AlbumAtlantic Records[206]
  • Debuted at No. 10 on the US Billboard 200
17Troy AveNuPacBSB Records[207]
20BonesUnrenderedTeamSESH[208]
DJ Quik & ProblemRosecransDiamond Lane Music Group, Blake Enterprises[209]
MerkulesTrust Your GutMerkules Music
21AlldaySpeedingONETWO Records[210]
  • Debuted at No. 6 on the ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums
BernerSleepwalkingBern One Entertainment[211]
David DallasHood Country ClubMean As Music[212]
  • Debuted at No. 10 on the New Zealand Top 40 Albums
Iamsu!Boss Up 2Eyes On Me LLC[213]
JellyRollAddiction KillsSelf-released[214]
StroGrade a FrequenciesGrade a Tribe Records[215]
T-WayneForever RickeyUnauthorized Entertainment, 300 Entertainment[216]
Ruff RydersPast Present FutureRuff Ryders Entertainment[217]
YukmouthJJ Based on a Vill Story TwoSmoke-A-Lot Records, Empire Distribution[218]
27Young M.AHerstoryM.A. Music, 3D[219]
  • Debuted at No. 166 on the US Billboard 200
28Bliss n EsoOff the GridIllusive Sounds[220]
CzarfaceFirst Weapon DrawnSilver Age[221]
G PericoAll BlueSo Way Out, LLC
GorillazHumanzParlophone Records[222]
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the UK Official Albums Chart
Lady LeshurrModeSony Music Entertainment[223]
Messy MarvStill Marked for Death: Vol. 2 (Recorded Live from Prison)Champland LLC[224]
Nef the PharaohThe Chang ProjectSick Wid It Records, Empire Distribution[225]
WaleShineMaybach Music Group, Atlantic Records[226]
  • Debuted at No. 16 on the US Billboard 200

May[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
4Mr. CriminalThe Crime Family AlbumCrime Family Entertainment[227]
5Brother AliAll the Beauty in This Whole LifeRhymesayers Entertainment[228]
  • Debuted at No. 125 on the US Billboard 200
Ho99o9United States of Horror999 Deathkult[229]
Kid Ink7 SeriesRCA Records[230]
LogicEverybodyDef Jam Recordings[231]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200
Organized NoizeOrganized NoizeSelf-released[232]
RussThere's Really a WolfRuss My Way Incorporated, Columbia Records[233]
  • Debuted at No. 7 on the US Billboard 200
SposeGood Luck With Your LifePreposterously Dank Entertainment[234]
UpchurchSon of the SouthRedneck Nation Records[235]
WrekonizeInto the FurtherStrange Music, RBC Records, INgrooves Music Group[236]
8BeleafIn FatherhoodKings Dream Entertainment
9KRS-OneThe World is MindR.A.M.P. Entertainment Agency[237]
Sy Ari Da Kid2 SoonSelf-released[238]
12B.o.BEtherLabel No Genre, Grand Hustle Records, EMPIRE Distribution[239]
  • Debuted at No. 179 on the US Billboard 200
EcidHow To Fake Your Own DeathFill In The Breaks[240]
GonzoeHappy BirthdayBlocwize Entertainment[241]
J HusCommon SenseBlack Butter Limited[242]
Lil WyteDrugsReal Talk Entertainment[243]
Machine Gun KellyBloomEST 19XX, Bad Boy Records, Interscope Records[244]
  • Debuted at No. 8 on the US Billboard 200
Mistah F.A.B.Stan Pablo: 4506Faeva Afta Music[245]
P-LoMore Than AnythingEmpire[246]
17Rejjie SnowThe Moon & You300 Entertainment, Honeymoon[247]
XXXTentacionRevengeBad Vibes Forever, Empire Distribution[248]
  • Debuted at No. 76 on the US Billboard 200
18T-Wayne (T-Pain and Lil Wayne)T-WayneNappy Boy Entertainment, Young Money Entertainment[249]
19Collie BuddzGood LifeHarper Digital Entertainment[250]
David BannerThe God BoxA Banner Vision[251]
  • Debuted at No. 76 on the US Billboard 200
DorroughRide Wit MeReal Talk Entertainment[252]
Faith Evans & The Notorious B.I.G.The King & IRhino Entertainment[253]
  • Debuted at No. 65 on the US Billboard 200
Snoop DoggNeva LeftDoggystyle Records, EMPIRE Distribution[254]
  • Debuted at No. 54 on the US Billboard 200
The UnderachieversRenaissanceThe Underachievers, RPM MSC[255]
Willie the KidDeutsche MarksSerious Soundz, Embassy Entertainment[256]
26Bryson TillerTrue to SelfRCA Records[257]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200
Gorilla ZoeDon't Feed da Animals 2Real Talk Entertainment[258]
Gucci ManeDropTopWopGUWOP Enterprises, 1017 Brick Squad Records, Atlantic Records[259]
  • Debuted at No. 12 on the US Billboard 200
Lil YachtyTeenage EmotionsQuality Control, Capitol Records, Motown Records[260]
  • Debuted at No. 5 on the US Billboard 200
SuicideboysKill Yourself Part XI: The Kingdom Come SagaG*59 Records[261]
Kill Yourself Part XII: The Dark Glacier Saga
Kill Yourself Part XIII: The Atlantis Saga
Kill Yourself Part XIV: The Vulture Saga
Kill Yourself Part XV: The Coast of Ashes Saga
27Master PIntelligent HoodlumNo Limit Forever Records[262]

June[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
2Gensu Dean & Wise IntelligentGame of DeathMello Music Group[263]
Kool G RapReturn of the DonClockwork Music, Full Mettle[264]
Mozzy & GunplayDreadlocks & HeadshotsReal Talk Entertainment[265]
Stevie StoneLevel UpStrange Music[266]
Yo Gotti & Mike Will Made ItGotti Made-ItSelf-released[267]
  • Debuted at No. 85 on the US Billboard 200
8Vic MensaThe ManuscriptRoc Nation[268]
9Billy WoodsKnown UnknownsBackwoodz Studioz[269]
AmpichinoBack 2 BackDouble F Records[270]
BrockhamptonSaturationBrockhampton Records, Empire[271]
GunplayThe PlugReal Talk Entertainment[272]
Ice CubeDeath Certificate (25th Anniversary Reissue)Lench Mob Records, Interscope Records[273]
15BonesNoRedeemingQualitiesTeamSESH[274]
162 ChainzPretty Girls Like Trap MusicDef Jam Recordings[275]
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200
Lee TrellyNo MotiveIndependent Release
Big BoiBoomiverseEpic Records[276]
  • Debuted at No. 28 on the US Billboard 200
Joyner Lucas508-507-2209Atlantic Records[277]
Krayzie Bone & Young NobleThug Brothers 2Real Talk Entertainment[278]
Rich the Kid, Famous Dex & Jay CritchRich Forever 3Rich Forever Music, TBD Records[279]
  • Debuted at No. 93 on the US Billboard 200
Sadat XThe Sum of a ManDymond Mine Records[280]
Young ThugBeautiful Thugger Girls300 Entertainment, Atlantic Records[281]
  • Debuted at No. 8 on the US Billboard 200
23Berner & Styles PVibesBern One Entertainment[282]
MontyMonty Zoo II: MixtapeRGF Productions
DJ KhaledGratefulWe the Best Music Group, Epic Records[283]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200
Jarren BentonThe Mink Coat Killa LPBenton Enterprise[284]
Krayzie BoneEternal LegendReal Talk Entertainment[285]
Krayzie Bone & Bizzy BoneNew WavesEntertainment One Music[286]
  • Debuted at No. 181 on the US Billboard 200
Outlawz#LastOnezLeftOutlaw Recordz, Elder Entertainment[287]
Vince StaplesBig Fish TheoryARTium Recordings, Def Jam Recordings[288]
  • Debuted at No. 16 on the US Billboard 200
26Members OnlyMembers Only, Vol. 3[289]
29Public EnemyNothing Is Quick in the Desert[290]
30JAY-Z4:44Roc Nation[291]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200
MC EihtWhich Way Iz WestYear Round Records, Blue Stamp Music[292]
PropagandaCrookedHumble Beast Records[293]
Ski Mask the Slump GodYouWillRegret[294]
Young Buck10 Toes DownCashville Records[295]
Z-RoNo Love Boulevard1 Deep Entertainment[296]
  • Debuted at No. 135 on the US Billboard 200

July[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
1GhostemaneDæmon III[297]
4London Jae10 SummersNo Genre[298]
5Lil WayneIn Tune We TrustYoung Money Entertainment
721 SavageIssa AlbumSlaughter Gang, Epic Records[299]
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200
The DoppelgangazDopp HoppGroggy Pack Entertainment[300]
TwistaCrook CountyGMG Entertainment, Empire Distribution[301]
14Agallah Don BishopAgnum OpusThe Order Label[302]
French MontanaJungle RulesBad Boy Records, Epic Records[303]
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200
Jay 305Taking All BetsThe Other People's Money
Shabazz PalacesQuazarz: Born on a Gangster StarSub Pop[304]
Quazarz vs. The Jealous MachinesSub Pop[305]
Smoke ScreenReturn To The SunSelf-Released[306]
21Meek MillWins & LossesMaybach Music Group, Atlantic Records[307]
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200
Nav & Metro BoominPerfect TimingBoominati Worldwide, XO Records, Republic Records[308]
  • Debuted at No. 13 on the US Billboard 200
Nyck Caution & Kirk KnightNyck @ KnightPro Era Records, Cinematic Music Group[309]
Sage the GeminiMorse CodeGlobal Gemini, Atlantic Records[310]
SkyzooPeddler ThemesFirst Generation Rich, Empire Distribution[311]
Trae tha TruthTha Truth, Pt. 3ABN Entertainment, Empire Distribution[312]
TygaBitch I'm the Shit 2Last Kings Music, Empire Distribution[313]
  • Debuted at No. 139 on the US Billboard 200
Tyler, The CreatorFlower BoyColumbia Records[314]
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200
27Natia10K HoursPOW Recordings[315]
28AminéGood for YouCLBN, Republic Records[316]
  • Debuted at No. 31 on the US Billboard 200
AmpichinoChasin ChickenDouble F Records[317]
LytePsychopathic MonstarPsychopathic Records[318]
MadchildThe Darkest HourBattle Axe Records[319]
The PerceptionistsResolutionMello Music Group[320]
StalleyNew WaveReal Talk Entertainment[321]
Tanya MorganYGWY$4Tanya Morgan Music[322]
Vic MensaThe AutobiographyRoc Nation[323]
  • Debuted at No. 27 on the US Billboard 200

August[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
4Andy Mineo & WordsplayedAndy Mineo and Wordsplayed Present Magic & BirdReach Records[324]
  • Debuted at No. 49 on the US Billboard 200
ASAP Twelvyy12RCA Records[325]
  • Debuted at No. 148 on the US Billboard 200
Riff RaffThe White WestNeon Nation, Empire Distribution[326]
Ugly GodThe Booty TapeAsylum Records[327]
  • Debuted at No. 27 on the US Billboard 200
8Sean PriceImperius RexRuck Down Records, Duck Down Music[328]
  • Debuted at No. 192 on the US Billboard 200
11Dizzy WrightThe Golden Age 2Self-released[329]
FashawnMannaMass Appeal Records[330]
MiloWho Told You to Think??!!?!?!?!Ruby Yacht, The Order Label[331]
Wordsworth & Sam BrownOur World TodayWordsworth Production[332]
15Lil PeepCome Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1Warner Music Sweden[333]
18A$AP FergStill StrivingRCA Records[334]
  • Debuted at No. 12 on the US Billboard 200
Dave EastParanoia: A True StoryMass Appeal Records, Def Jam Recordings[335]
  • Debuted at No. 9 on the US Billboard 200
DeclaimeYoung SpiritSomeOthaShip Connect, eOne Music[336]
Mozzy1 Up Top AhkMozzy Records, Empire Distribution[337]
  • Debuted at No. 68 on the US Billboard 200
No MaliceLet the Dead Bury the DeadReinvision[338]
PhoraYours Truly ForeverWarner Bros. Records[339]
  • Debuted at No. 44 on the US Billboard 200
21Ace HoodTrust the ProcessHood Nation[340]
Ganxsta NIPSouljaz OnlyPsych Ward, SoSouth[341]
25Action BronsonBlue Chips 7000Vice Records, Atlantic Records[342]
  • Debuted at No. 53 on the US Billboard 200
Apollo Brown & Planet AsiaAnchoviesMello Music Group[343]
A$AP MobCozy Tapes Vol. 2: Too CozyASAP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music, RCA Records[344]
  • Debuted at No. 6 on the US Billboard 200
Berner & Young DolphTracking NumbersBern One Entertainment[345]
BrockhamptonSaturation IIBrockhampton Records, Empire Distribution[346]
  • Debuted at No. 57 on the US Billboard 200
GrievesRunning WildRhymesayers Entertainment[347]
Lil Uzi VertLuv Is Rage 2Generation Now, Atlantic Records[348]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200
MadeinTYOTrue's WorldPrivate Club, Commission Music[349]
XXXTentacion17Bad Vibes Forever, Empire Distribution[350]
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200
WikiNo Mountains in ManhattanXL Recordings[351]

September[edit]

Artist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
1Audio PushLast Lights LeftGood Vibe Tribe[352]
C-BoThe ProblemWest Coast Mafia, RBC Records[353]
EarthGangRagsSpillage Village[354]
GonzoeTha CodeBlocwize Entertainment, Rapbay, Urbanlife[355]
Odd RalphThe Pink TapeSelf-released[356]
Triple Threat (Twiztid & Blaze Ya Dead Homie)Triple ThreatMajik Ninja Entertainment[357]
5GhostemaneHexada[358]
8¡Mayday!Search PartyStrange Music[359]
Project PatM.O.B.Cleopatra Records[360]
11SuicideboysKill Yourself Part XVI: The Faded Stains SagaG*59 Records[361]
Kill Yourself Part XVII: The Suburban Sacrifice Saga
Kill Yourself Part XVIII: The Fall of Idols Saga
Kill Yourself Part XIX: The Deep End Saga
Kill Yourself Part XX: The Infinity Saga
15Denmark Vessey & AzariasBuy My DrugsEther Jung[362]
The Cool KidsSpecial Edition Grandmaster DeluxePropelr Music[363]
Lil WyteLiquorReal Talk Entertainment[364]
Open Mike EagleBrick Body Kids Still DaydreamMello Music Group[365]
Prophets of RageProphets of RageFantasy Records, Caroline International[366]
  • Debuted at No. 16 on the US Billboard 200
Wyclef JeanCarnival III: The Fall and Rise of a RefugeeHeads Music, Sony Music, Legacy Recordings[367]
  • Debuted at No. 112 on the US Billboard 200
18Juicy JHighly IntoxicatedTaylor Gang Entertainment[368]
22Apathy & O.C.PerestroikaDirty Version Records[369]
DJ Kay SlayThe Big BrotherStreetSweepers Entertainment, Empire Distribution[370]
Gorilla ZoeGorilla WarfareReal Talk Entertainment[371]
G HerboHumble BeastMachine Entertainment Group, 150 Dream Team, Cinematic Music Group, RED Distribution[372]
  • Debuted at No. 21 on the US Billboard 200
Kevin GatesBy Any Means 2Bread Winners' Association, Atlantic Records[373]
  • Debuted at No. 100 on the US Billboard 200
LecraeAll Things Work TogetherReach Records, Columbia Records[374]
  • Debuted at No. 11 on the US Billboard 200
MacklemoreGeminiBendo[375]
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200
RapsodyLaila's WisdomJamla Records, Roc Nation[376]
  • Debuted at No. 125 on the US Billboard 200
RockRockness A.P.Digital Deja Vu Records[377]
Ruste JuxxInternational JuxxSelf-released[378]
Young Thug & CarnageYoung MarthaYSL, 300 Entertainment, Heavyweight[379]
29A Boogie wit da HoodieThe Bigger ArtistHighbridge, Atlantic Records[380]
  • Debuted at No. 4 on the US Billboard 200
GunplayHaramReal Talk Entertainment[381]
Hoodie AllenThe HypeSelf-released[382]
  • Debuted at No. 166 on the US Billboard 200
Raven FelixValifornicationTaylor Gang, EMPIRE
Masta KillaLoyalty Is RoyaltyNature Sounds[383]
PMDBusiness MentalityRBC Records[384]
RittzLast CallStrange Music[385]
  • Debuted at No. 43 on the US Billboard 200
SmokepurppDeadstarInterscope, Alamo Records, Cactus Jack[386]
  • Debuted at No. 42 on the US Billboard 200

October[edit]

Artist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
4Chow ManeMooncakesForever New Nation Productions[387]
6BellyMumble RapXO, Roc Nation, Republic[388]
CunninLynguistsRose Azura NjanoAPOS, RBC Records[389]
Dame D.O.L.L.A.ConfirmedFront Page Music[390]
Ed O.G.Freedom5th & Union[391]
Krayzie Bone & Young NobleThug Brothers 3Real Talk Entertainment[392]
Lil PumpLil PumpWarner Bros.[393]
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200
NFPerceptionNF Real Music, Capitol Records[394]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200
Slaine & TermanologyAnti-HeroST. Records, Brick Records[395]
13Camp LoThe Get Down BrothersVodka & Milk 2[396]
Beatnick & K-SalaamThe Bluest Flame
Danny DiabloThe Crackson Heights ProjectForce 5 Records[397]
Gucci ManeMr. DavisAtlantic Records[398]
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200
Hustle GangWe Want SmokeGrand Hustle Records, Roc Nation[399]
Krayzie BoneE.1999: The LeathaFace ProjectReal Talk Entertainment[400]
Tech N9ne CollabosStrange ReignStrange Music[401]
  • Debuted at No. 61 on the US Billboard 200
Wu-Tang ClanThe Saga Continues36 Chambers, Entertainment One[402]
  • Debuted at No. 15 on the US Billboard 200
20Blu & ExileIn the Beginning: Before the HeavensDirty Science, Fat Beats Records[403]
EarthGangRobotsSpillage Village[404]
Future & Young ThugSuper SlimeyEpic Records, 300 Entertainment, Atlantic Records[405]
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200
Rob $toneDon't Wait for ItGrove Town Records[406]
StalleyAnother LevelReal Talk Entertainment[407]
Young DolphThinking Out LoudPaper Route Empire[408]
27Big K.R.I.T.4eva Is a Mighty Long TimeMulti Alumni, BMG Rights Management[409]
  • Debuted at No. 7 on the US Billboard 200
DefariRare PoiseSelf-released[410]
Heavy Metal KingsBlack God White DevilEnemy Soil Records, Uncle Howie Records[411]
Overdoz2008Polo Grounds Music, RCA Records[412]
Snoop DoggMake America Crip AgainDoggystyle Records, Empire Distribution[413]
Ty Dolla SignBeach House 3Atlantic Records[414]
YelawolfTrial by FireSlumerican, Shady Records, Interscope Records[415]
  • Debuted at No. 42 on the US Billboard 200
Yo GottiI Still AmEpic Records[416]
  • Debuted at No. 6 on the US Billboard 200
30King Gordy & Jimmy DonnHow to Gag a MaggotSicfux Entertainment[417]
L.A.R.S. (Bizarre & King Gordy)Foul WorldMajik Ninja Entertainment[418]
3121 Savage, Offset and Metro BoominWithout WarningSlaughter Gang, Epic Records, Quality Control Music, Motown. Capitol Records, Boominati Worldwide, Republic Records[419]
  • Debuted at No. 4 on the US Billboard 200
Chris BrownHeartbreak on a Full MoonRCA Records[420]
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200
Lex 'The Hex' MasterBeyond RedemptionMajik Ninja Entertainment[421]

November[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
3Aha GazelleTrilliam 3Reach Records[422]
ProblemSelfishDiamond Lane Music Group, EMPIRE Distribution[423]
Ro Spit & 14KTRSXGLDFat Beats Records[424]
10Wiz KhalifaLaugh Now, Fly LaterAtlantic Records[425]
2 ChainzTyti BoiDundridge Entertainment / Unlimited Business[426]
17Cyhi the PrynceNo Dope on SundaysGOOD Music, Sony Music[427]
  • Debuted at No. 65 on the US Billboard 200
PnB RockCatch These VibesAtlantic Records
  • Debuted at No. 17 on the US Billboard 200
T-PainOBLiViONNappy Boy Entertainment, RCA Records
  • Debuted at No. 155 on the US Billboard 200
Jaden SmithSyreMSFTSMusic, Roc Nation[428]
  • Debuted at No. 24 on the US Billboard 200
Rexx Life RajFather Figure 2: FlourishRexx Life, EMPIRE Distribution
Dave BPearlDave B Music, PCA
Talib KweliRadio SilenceJavotti Media, 3D
StalleyTell The Truth: Shame The DevilBlue Collar Gang
Young Noble & Deuce DeuceFor My PeopleConcrete Enterprises[429]
24Fabolous and JadakissFriday on Elm StreetDef Jam Records
  • Debuted at No. 10 on the US Billboard 200
HopsinNo ShameUndercover Prodigy, 300 Entertainment[430]
  • Debuted at No. 42 on the US Billboard 200
Half-a-Mil (Dom Kennedy & Hit-Boy)Courtesy of a Half-A-MilHalf-A-Mil
Dizzy WrightState of Mind 2Still Movin' Records, EMPIRE Distribution
FuturisticWhat More Could You Ask for?Self-released[431]
28Sir CharmJade VisionGF$ Records[432]

December[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
1Chief KeefDedicationRBC Records
Majik Ninja EntertainmentTwiztid Presents: Year of the SwordMajik Ninja Entertainment, INgrooves Music Group
  • Debuted at No. 81 on the US Billboard 200
Roy WoodsSay LessOVO Sound, Warner Bros. Records
Young Buck10 Street CommandmentsCashville Records
Z-RoCodeine1 Deep Entertainment, Empire Distribution
8Big Sean & Metro BoominDouble or NothingGOOD Music, Def Jam Recordings, Boominati Worldwide, Republic Records
  • Debuted at No. 6 on the US Billboard 200
Juicy JRubba Band BusinessKemosabe Records, Columbia Records, Taylor Gang Records
  • Debuted at No. 191 on the US Billboard 200
Quality ControlQuality Control: Control the Streets Volume 1Quality Control Music, Motown Records, Capitol Records, Universal Music Group
  • Debuted at No. 5 on the US Billboard 200
Statik Selektah8Duck Down Music Inc., Showoff Records
Tee Grizzley & Lil DurkBloodasFacemob BMG Rights Management
  • Debuted at No. 96 on the US Billboard 200
G Perico2 tha LeftSo Way Out LLC, Priority Records
15Boosie BadazzBooPacAtlantic Records, Trill Entertainment
  • Debuted at No. 38 on the US Billboard 200
ScarfaceDeeply Rooted: The Lost FilesFacemob, BMG Rights Management
EminemRevivalAftermath Entertainment, Shady Records, Interscope Records
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200
G-EazyThe Beautiful & DamnedRCA Records
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200
JeezyPressureCTE World, Def Jam Recordings
  • Debuted at No. 6 on the US Billboard 200
N.E.R.DNo One Ever Really Diesi am OTHER, Columbia Records
  • Debuted at No. 31 on the US Billboard 200
RJ & DJ MustardThe Ghetto10 Summers, Interscope Records
Slim ThugThe World Is YoursHogg Life
ADBlue 89 C22CC Baby, Swish MGMT
BrockhamptonSaturation IIIQuestion Everything, Inc, EMPIRE Distribution
  • Debuted at No. 15 on the US Billboard 200
Jordan GarrettEmpathyForever New Nation Productions[433]
20Chris WebbyWednesdayEightyHD
21Huncho JackHuncho Jack, Jack HunchoQuality Control Music, Cactus Jack Records, Motown Records, Grand Hustle Records, Capitol Records, Epic Records
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200
22Gucci ManeEl Gato: The Human GlacierGUWOP Enterprises, 1017 Brick Squad Records, Atlantic Records
  • Debuted at No. 28 on the US Billboard 200
25Lil WayneDedication 6Young Money Entertainment

Hip Hop New Album Release

Highest-charting singles[edit]

Hip hop singles which charted in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100
SongArtistPeak position
'Bad and Boujee'Migos featuring Lil Uzi Vert1
'Black Beatles'Rae Sremmurd featuring Gucci Mane
'Bodak Yellow'Cardi B
'Humble'Kendrick Lamar
'I'm the One'DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne
'Rockstar'Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
'Wild Thoughts'DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller2
'1-800-273-8255'Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid3
'Gucci Gang'Lil Pump
'Unforgettable'French Montana featuring Swae Lee
'Bad Things'Machine Gun Kelly and Camila Cabello4
'DNA'Kendrick Lamar
'iSpy'KYLE featuring Lil Yachty
'Juju on That Beat (TZ Anthem)'Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall5
'Mask Off'Future
'Bounce Back'Big Sean6
'MotorSport'Migos, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B
'Tunnel Vision'Kodak Black
'No Limit'G-Eazy featuring ASAP Rocky and Cardi B7
'XO TOUR Llif3'Lil Uzi Vert
'Congratulations'Post Malone featuring Quavo8
'Fake Love'Drake
'Passionfruit'
'Rake It Up'Yo Gotti featuring Nicki Minaj
'Portland'Drake featuring Quavo and Travis Scott9
'Caroline'Aminé11
'I Get the Bag'Gucci Mane featuring Migos
'Bank Account'21 Savage12
'Gummo'6ix9ine
'Redbone'Childish Gambino
'Loyalty'Kendrick Lamar featuring Rihanna14
'No Frauds'Nicki Minaj, Drake and Lil Wayne
'Walk On Water'Eminem featuring Beyoncé
'Element'Kendrick Lamar16
'Let You Down'NF
'Free Smoke'Drake18
'Love'Kendrick Lamar featuring Zacari
'I Fall Apart'Post Malone19
'Ooouuu'Young M.A
'T-Shirt'Migos
'Rolex'Ayo & Teo20
'Him & I'G-Eazy and Halsey21
'No Favors'Big Sean featuring Eminem22
'The Heart Part 4'Kendrick Lamar
'The Story of O.J.'Jay-Z23
'The Way Life Goes'Lil Uzi Vert featuring Nicki Minaj and Oh Wonder24
'Slide'Calvin Harris featuring Frank Ocean and Migos25
'Swang'Rae Sremmurd26
'Chill Bill'Rob Stone featuring J. Davis and Spooks29
'Gyalchester'Drake
'Magnolia'Playboi Carti
'Slippery'Migos featuring Gucci Mane
'Jocelyn Flores'XXXTentacion31
'Goosebumps'Travis Scott featuring Kendrick Lamar32
'Yah'Kendrick Lamar
'Everyday We Lit'YFN Lucci featuring PnB Rock33
'XXX'Kendrick Lamar featuring U2
'Look At Me'XXXTentacion34
'4:44'Jay-Z35
'Feel'Kendrick Lamar
'Ghostface Killers'21 Savage, Offset & Metro Boomin featuring Travis Scott
'Teenage Fever'Drake
'X'21 Savage & Metro Boomin featuring Future36
'Sacrifices'Drake featuring 2 Chainz and Young Thug
'Signs'Drake
'Pride'Kendrick Lamar37
'Selfish'Future featuring Rihanna
'Blem'Drake38
'Drowning'A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring Kodak Black
'Moves'Big Sean
'You da Baddest'Future featuring Nicki Minaj
'Party'Chris Brown featuring Gucci Mane and Usher40
'No Long Talk'Drake featuring Giggs
'You Was Right'Lil Uzi Vert

Highest first-week consumption[edit]

List of albums with the highest first-week consumption (sales + streaming + track equivalent), as of July 2017 in the United States.
NumberAlbumArtist1st-week consumption1st-week positionRefs
1DAMN.Kendrick Lamar603,0001[434]
2More LifeDrake505,0001[435]
3RevivalEminem267,0001[436]
44:44Jay-Z262,0001[437]
5EverybodyLogic247,0001[438]
6I Decided.Big Sean151,0001[439]
7GratefulDJ Khaled149,0001[440]
8FUTUREFuture140,0001[441]
9Luv Is Rage 2Lil Uzi Vert135,0001[442]
10CultureMigos131,0001[443]

Highest critically reviewed albums (Metacritic)[edit]

NumberArtistAlbumAverage scoreNumber of reviewsReference
1Kendrick LamarDAMN.9539 reviews[444]
2Vince StaplesBig Fish Theory8925 reviews[445]
3RapsodyLaila's Wisdom877 reviews[446]
4J HusCommon Sense857 reviews[447]
5Tyler, The CreatorFlower Boy8416 reviews[448]
6WileyGodfather8410 reviews[449]
7Loyle CarnerYesterday's Gone849 reviews[450]
8Young ThugBeautiful Thugger Girls848 reviews[451]
9Jay-Z4:448328 reviews[452]
10Roc MarcianoRosebudd's Revenge835 reviews[453]

See also[edit]

  • Previous article: 2016 in hip hop music
  • Next article: 2018 in hip hop music

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Events[edit]

January[edit]

  • On January 10, Baton Rouge rapper Kevin Gates was released from prison on parole after serving nine months of a 30-month sentence for gun possession.[1]
  • On January 19, Chicago rapper Fredo Santana died in Los Angeles from a seizure.[2]

February[edit]

  • On February 10, Ensayne Wayne, a multi-platinum producer from Memphis, was killed in a shooting in Atlanta.[3]

March[edit]

New Hip Hop Albums

  • On March 2, Rick Ross was hospitalized due to possible pneumonia.[4]
  • On March 13, Craig Mack died from congestive heart failure.[5]
  • On March 16, Lloyd Banks announced that he was retiring from rap, but rescinded that statement the following day.[6]
  • On March 22, Jeezy announced that he will be retiring from rap after releasing his last album named TM 104: Trust the Process.[7]

April[edit]

  • On April 16, Damn. by Kendrick Lamar won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, making Lamar the first non-jazz or classical artist to win the award.[8]
  • On April 24, Meek Mill was released from prison.[9]

May[edit]

  • On May 22, Offset was hospitalised following a car accident in Atlanta, Georgia. He was released from the hospital a couple days later.[10]
  • On May 27, Brockhampton announced that Ameer Vann would no longer be a part of the group following his sexual misconduct allegations.[11] He would be the first member to leave the group since the success of their Saturation trilogy.
  • On May 29, Trippie Redd and Lil Wop were arrested in Atlanta allegedly over a brawl with rapper FDM Grady [12]

June[edit]

  • On June 9, Lil Kim filed for bankruptcy, having a total of $4 million in debt.[13]
  • On June 12, XXL released their eleventh annual freshman list, including Lil Pump, Smokepurpp, BlocBoy JB, Stefflon Don, Wifisfuneral, YBN Nahmir, Trippie Redd, J.I.D and Ski Mask the Slump God.
  • On June 18, XXXTentacion was shot dead in his car in Deerfield Beach, Florida,[14] the same day Pittsburgh rapper Jimmy Wopo was shot dead in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,[15] and Atlanta rapper Rich the Kid suffered a home invasion where he was robbed and shot at his home in Atlanta, Georgia (Rich the Kid, however, would survive).
  • On June 21, XXXTentacion's mother announced at a candlelight vigil that the police had arrested Dedrick Williams, one of the men involved in XXXTentacion's death.[16]

July[edit]

  • On July 3, 03 Greedo was sentenced to 20 years in prison[17]
  • On July 16, Azealia Banks cancelled her upcoming album Fantasea II: The Second Wave after an appearance on Wild 'n Out where she accused the cast of 'colorist' jokes.[18] She would resume work on the album in August 2018.

August[edit]

  • On August 18, 2018, Kodak Black was released from prison
  • On August 24, 2018, Geto Boys' founding member DJ Ready Red died at the age of 53, from an apparent heart attack.[19]

September[edit]

  • On September 5, Ty Dolla $ign and his entourage were arrested in Atlanta, Georgia for possession of marijuana and cocaine.[20]
  • On September 6, Young Thug was charged with eight felonies related to drug and weapon possession.[21]
  • On September 7, Mac Miller died of a drug overdose.
  • On September 13, Lil Xan announced his retirement from rapping due to Mac Miller's death.[22]

October[edit]

  • On October 10, Gilbert Izquierdo, A.K.A. Toker of Brownside, died in a suspected shooting in Mexico.
  • On October 29, New Orleans rapper Young Greatness was shot and killed at a Waffle House.

November[edit]

  • On November 18, 6ix9ine was arrested by federal agents in relation to racketeering and firearm charges. 6ix9ine and five others will face trial in September 2019.

December[edit]

  • On December 23, Atlanta-based DJ and producer Christian 'Speakerfoxxx' Nilan passed away at 35.[23]

Released albums[edit]

January[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
1Scallops HotelSovereign Nose of Your Arrogant FaceRuby Yacht, The Order Label
5CupcakkeEphorizeCupcakke
9Apex 34003400 Forever3400 Forever
10Lil SkiesLife of a Dark RoseLil Skies
  • Debuted at No. 23, peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200
12Maxo KreamPunkenTSO Music Group, Kream Clicc
16BernerThe Big PescadoBern One Entertainment
Dave EastParanoia 2Def Jam Recordings, Mass Appeal Records, From the Dirt
  • Debuted at No. 78 on the Billboard 200
KollisionBetter Than YesterdayFeed the Family, Quality Control Music
19GT GarzaBrown By Honor 2The Machine Music Group
JPEGMafiaVeteranDeathbomb Arc
Planet AsiaThe Golden BuddhaBrick Records
Paul WallBounce Backs Over SetbacksOiler Mobb Ent[24]
SirNovemberTop Dawg Entertainment
26CellskiLegendaryInner City 2k
EvidenceWeather or NotRhymesayers Entertainment
  • Debuted at No. 187 on the Billboard 200
Mistah F.A.B.Thug TearsFaeva Afta
MigosCulture IIQuality Control, Capitol Records, Motown
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Payroll Giovanni and CardoBig Bossin, Vol. 2Def Jam

February[edit]

Christian Hip Hop Albums And Mixtapes

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
2GunnaDrip Season 3YSL Records
  • Debuted at No. 55 on the Billboard 200
Key GlockGlock BondPaper Route Empire
  • Debuted at No. 101 on the Billboard 200
Rich BrianAmen88rising, Empire Distribution
  • Debuted at No. 18 on the Billboard 200
SkyzooIn Celebration of UsFirst Generation Rich, Empire
SkoolyDon't You Ever Forget MeTRU
82 ChainzThe Play Don't Care Who Makes ItDef Jam
  • Debuted at No. 58 on the Billboard 200
9Audio PushCloud 909Good Vibe Tribe
Kendrick Lamar and various artistsBlack Panther: The AlbumTop Dawg, Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
13CozzEffectedDreamville Records, Interscope
14B.o.BThe Upside DownSelf-released
FuturisticSongs About GirlsWe're The Future Records
Kodak BlackHeart Break KodakAtlantic Records
  • Debuted at No. 48 on the Billboard 200
Moneybagg Yo2 HeartlessN-Less Entertainment, Interscope, Collective Music Group, Bread Gang Entertainment
  • Debuted at No. 31 on the Billboard 200
StunkyGeminiHome Alone Recordings
Daz DillingerDazamatazDazamataz Inc., Felder Entertainment
16L.A.R.S. (Bizarre and King Gordy)Last American Rock StarsMajik Ninja Entertainment
Nipsey HussleVictory LapAll Money In Records, Atlantic
  • Debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200
O.C.A New DawnD.I.T.C. Studios
OnyxBlack RockX-Ray Records
Rejjie SnowDear Annie300 Entertainment, BMG Rights Management
ShowbizA Room TherapyD.I.T.C. Records
TygaKyotoLast Kings Records, Empire
YFN LucciFreda's SonThink It's A Game, Warner Bros. Records
  • Debuted at No. 167 on the Billboard 200
Young DolphNiggas Get Shot EverydayPaper Route Empire
  • Debuted at No. 59 on the Billboard 200
YukmouthJJ Based on a Vill Story ThreeSmoke-A-Lot Records, Empire
20Snoop Dogg220Doggystyle Records, Empire
236ix9ineDay69ScumGang Records, TenThousand Projects
  • Debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200
ASAP AntThe PreludeMarino Infantry Music
Blac Youngsta2.23Epic Records
  • Debuted at No. 42 on the Billboard 200
Black MilkFeverComputer Ugly Records, Mass Appeal
CurrensyThe Spring CollectionJet Life
EarthGangRoyaltySpillage Village
Hoodrich Pablo Juan and BrodinskiThe MatrixBROYAL, Mony Powr Rspt, Empire
Jericho Jackson (Elzhi and Khrysis)Elzhi & Khrysis are Jericho JacksonJamla Records
Mitchy SlickPost Traumatic Stress DiegoWrong Kind Records, Empire
Ronny JOMGRonnyIndependently Popular, Atlantic
SOB X RBEGanginSOB x RBE, Empire
  • Debuted at No. 74 on the Billboard 200
StalleyTell the Truth: Shame the Devil, Vol. 2Blue Collar Gang
TowkioWWW.Towkio, Republic Records
Young ScooterTrippple CrossYoung Scooter, Empire
27Roc MarcianoRR2: The Bitter DoseMarci Enterprises

March[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
2ApathyThe Widow's SonDirty Version Records
Chief KeefThe Leek 4Glo Gang, RBC Records
Larry JuneYou're Doing GoodWarner Bros.
MozzySpiritual ConversationsMozzy Records, Empire
NesslyWild FlowerRepublic
PhonteNo News Is Good NewsForeign Exchange Music
SkoolyDon't You Ever Forget Me 2TRU
Tech N9nePlanetStrange Music, RBC, INgrooves Music Group
  • Debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200
Tory LanezMemories Don't DieMad Love Records, Interscope
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200
ValeeGOOD Job, You Found MeGOOD Music, Def Jam
5Savage and No Fatigue199XFly Guy Entertainment
PouyaFive FiveBuffet Boys
6KillySurrender Your SoulSecret Sound Club
9August GreeneAugust GreeneSelf-released
Lil YachtyLil Boat 2Quality Control, Capitol, Motown
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
LogicBobby Tarantino IIDef Jam, Visionary Music Group
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
PhoelixTempoSelf-released
Robb BanksMolly WorldSS Records, Empire
YFN LucciRay Ray From SummerhillThink It's A Game, Warner Bros.
  • Debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200
03 GreedoThe Wolf of Grape StreetAlamo Records
14Tre CapitalNew TierD.LX, PHZMSC
16Bishop NehruElevators: Act I & IINehruvia
Chuck StrangersConsumers ParkNature Sounds, Pro Era
MursA Strange Journey Into the UnimaginableStrange Music, RBC, INgrooves
PRhymePRhyme 2PRhyme Records, INgrooves
  • Debuted at No. 40 on the Billboard 200
Rich Homie QuanRich As In SpiritMotown, RAIS, Universal Music Group
  • Debuted at No. 42 on the Billboard 200
Sean Price and Illa GheeMetal DetectorsRuck Down Records, Duck Down Music
Snoop DoggBible of LoveRCA Inspiration
  • Debuted at No. 148 on the Billboard 200
SaweetieHigh MaintenanceIcy, Artistry Records, Warner Bros.
Trae tha TruthHometown HeroABN, Empire
XXXTentacion?Bad Vibes Forever
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
17Big QueStupid White BoyMadness Records
21Yung BansYung Bans, Vol. 4Self-released
23Andre NickatinaPisces75 Girls Records
Chief KeefThe Leek, Vol. 5Glo Gang, RBC
DJ Luke NastyCruise ControlOthaz Records, Empire
Don QDon TalkSelf-released
Mir FontaneMacaroni TonySelf-released
TroubleEdgewoodEar Drummer Records, Interscope
  • Debuted at No. 130 on the Billboard 200
Waka Flocka Flame, Zaytoven and Big BankThe Brick House BoyzBrick Squad Monopoly Music, Entertainment One
Westside Gunn and Mr. GreenFlygod Is Good.. All The TimeNature Sounds
28CurrensyParking Lot MusicJet Life
SG TipBlock BoySelf-released
Styles PNickel BagD-Block
29London JaeGunz & RosesNo Genre
30Czarface and MF DoomCzarface Meets Metal FaceGet On Down, Silver Age
  • Debuted at No. 134 on the Billboard 200
Don TripChristopherSelf-released
Kooley HighNever Come DownM.E.C.C.A. Records
GlokkNineKold Face Kold KaseSelf-released
Meyhem LaurenGlassSRFSCHL
Quelle Chris and Jean GraeEverything's FineMello
Rich the KidThe World Is YoursRich Forever, Interscope
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
Saint JhnCollection OneGodd Complexx, HITCO
The WeekndMy Dear Melancholy,XO, Republic
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
U-GodVenomBabygrande Records
G-Mo Skee8 Bit Filth EPMajik Ninja Entertainment
Various artistsBefore Anythang: The AlbumCash Money Records
Yung Fume and ZaytovenLevel UpPayday Records

April[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
1Oliver FrancisInfinity BoySelf-released
5SabaCare for MeSaba Pivot
Yung BleuBleu VandrossSelf-released
Jay OphishalE=emcee 2CROWN Music
6Cardi BInvasion of PrivacyKSR, Atlantic
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Dr. OctagonMoosebumps: An Exploration Into Modern Day HorripilationBulk Recordings
E-40 and B-LegitConnected and RespectedHeavy On The Grind Entertainment
  • Debuted at No. 103 on the Billboard 200
Famous DexDex Meets DexterRich Forever, 300
  • Debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200
Flatbush ZombiesVacation in HellThe Glorious Dead
  • Debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200
Lil XanTotal XanarchyColumbia Records
  • Debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200
OshunBittersweet, Vol. 1Self-released
SDPay AttentionTruly Blessed, iHipHop Distribution
Show BangaDa Glo UpHomeTeam, Empire
Webbie and JoeazzyT4L (Trill 4 Life)Webbie Music
8Smoke DZARingside 6Self-released
9DJ EscoKolorblindEpic
  • Debuted at No. 38 on the Billboard 200
10Lil DukeReality CheccYSL, Hoodrich
12KnxwledgeGladwemetStones Throw Records
13Blu and NottzGods in the Spirit, Titans in the FleshCoalmine Records
CarnageBattered Bruised & BloodyHeavyweight Records, BMG Rights
Eastside JodyGet Rich or Die Trappin367 Entertainment
Hard to KillHard to KillSelf-released
Jim JonesWasted TalentVamplife, Empire
  • Debuted at No. 131 on the Billboard 200
Peewee LongwaySpaghetti FactoryMPA Bandcamp Music Group, Empire
Princess NokiaA Girl Cried RedRough Trade
Skizzy MarsAre You OK?Atlantic, Kingmaker, Please Rewind
Smokepurpp and Murda BeatzBless Yo TrapAlamo, Interscope, Cactus Jack Records
  • Debuted at No. 40 on the Billboard 200
Young ThugHear No Evil300
SinimaticsS3DSO
18Black CarnivalThis Will Go UnnoticedSelf-released
19ASAP TyYTroubles of the WorldSelf-released
20Del the Funky Homosapien and Amp LiveGate 13Gate13
Denmark VesseySun Go NovaMello
J. ColeKODDreamville, Roc Nation, Interscope
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
NasIllmatic: Live from the Kennedy CenterMass Appeal
ParisOne Night in Paris300
Riff RaffAlcoholic AlligatorX-Ray
Slum VillageThe Lost Scrolls, Vol. 2 (Slum Village Edition)Ne'Astra Music
Smoke DZANot for SaleBabygrande
Stevie Stone and JLKontra-BandStrange Music, RBC, INgrooves
24hrs and Slicklaflare3200 Lenox RDPrivate Club Records
22TadoeThe Golden OneDigiGlo
25Jordan GarrettDo Not DisturbForever New Nations Productions
27Philthy RichThe Remixes 2SMC Recordings, Empire
Post MaloneBeerbongs & BentleysRepublic
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Tobi LouTobi Lou and the LoopArtclub, Empire
WileyGodfather IICTA
YoungBoy Never Broke AgainUntil Death Call My NameNever Broke Again, Atlantic
  • Debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200

May[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
4BlocBoy JBSimiBloc Nation
  • Debuted at No. 28 on the Billboard 200
Chris OrrickPortraitsMello
DesiignerL.O.D.GOOD Music, Def Jam
  • Debuted at No. 161 on the Billboard 200
Joey CoolJoey CoolStrange Music, RBC, INgrooves
Key! and Kenny Beats777Hello!, D.O.T.S
Killa KyleonCandy Paint N Texas PlatesTeam Run It, RBC
PremeLight of DayRCA
Rae SremmurdSR3MMEar Drummers, Interscope
  • Debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200
Rob StoneYoung Rob StoneGrove Town Records
Royce da 5'9'Book of RyanBad Half Records, Entertainment One
  • Debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard 200
ScarlxrdDXXMA Lxrd Records, Island Records, Scarlxrd Limited, Universal Music Group
Styles PG-HostThe Phantom Entertainment
  • Debuted at No. 166 on the Billboard 200
Yung GravySnow CougarRepublic
6 Dogs and Danny Wolf6 WolvesMad Love, Interscope, Trust Me Danny Records
8Bali BabyBaylor SwiftTwin
WaleSelf PromotionMaybach Music Group, Every Blue Moon
11Ace HoodTrust the Process II: UndefeatedHood Nation, Empire
BalloutGlo GlacierDigiGlo
Chief KeefThe GloFiles, Pt. 1Glo Gang, RBC
The GloFiles, Pt. 2
City GirlsPeriodQuality Control
DrakoFully LoadedSelf-released
JunglepussyJP3Self-released
Odd RalphThe Blue CassetteViolated Pants
Playboi CartiDie LitAWGE, Interscope
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200
Ski Mask the Slump GodBeware the Book of EliRepublic, Victor Victor
  • Debuted at No. 50 on the Billboard 200
Tee GrizzleyActivatedTee Grizzley (Grizzley Gang), 300
  • Debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200
The DoppelgangazAaaaggghhGroggy Pack Entertainment
16ASAP AntLil Black Jean JacketSelf-released
Kevin GatesChained to the CityBread Winners' Association
Kool KeithTotal Orgasm 5Junkadelic Music
17BoondoxDirty Days of NightMajik Ninja Entertainment
18Dice SohoYou Could HaveAsylum Worldwide
KyleLight of MineIndependently Popular, Atlantic
  • Debuted at No. 29 on the Billboard 200
Lil BabyHarder Than EverQuality Control, Motown, Capitol, Wolfpack Music Group, 4 Pockets Full
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200
Nick GrantDreamin' Out LoudEpic, Culture Republic
MC Paul BarmanEcho ChamberMello
NavRecklessXO, Republic
  • Debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200
StalleyTell the Truth: Shame the Devil, Vol. 3Blue Collar Gang
20Montana of 300Pray for the DevilFly Guy
22BlueprintTwo-Headed MonsterWeightless Recordings
23Juice WRLDGoodbye & Good RiddanceGrade A Productions, Interscope
  • Debuted at No. 15, peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200
24Shad da GodCity of GodBankroll Mafia, Hoodrich
G-EazyThe VaultRCA
25ASAP RockyTestingASAP Worldwide, RCA, Polo Grounds Music
  • Debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200
Big ScoobDualityStrange Music, RBC, INgrooves
CasinoDisrespectfulFreebandz Productions, Casino Music
Kid TrunksSuper SaiyanThe Kid Before Trunks, Empire
Ouija MaccGutterwaterPsychopathic Records
Pusha TDaytonaGOOD Music, Def Jam
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200
ZaytovenTrap HolizayFamiliar Territory, Motown, Capitol
  • Debuted at No. 78 on the Billboard 200
30CurrensyThe MarinaJet Life
Cdot HonchoHead HonchoSelf-released
31Waka Flocka FlameBig Homie FlockBrick Squad Monopoly, eOne Music
Ski Mask the Slump GodGet Dough Presents Ski Mask the Slump GodGet Dough Records

June[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
1Black ThoughtStreams of Thought, Vol. 1Human Re Sources
Dizzy WrightDon't Tell Me It Can't Be DoneDizzy Wright, Empire[25]
Joe MosesSuWopAtlantic, All Out Bosses, Thump Records[26]
King ISODementiaKing Iso Music
Kanye WestYeGOOD Music, Def Jam
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Redneck SouljersThe RiverSelf-released
ThouxanbanfauniThe Lost FilesSelf-released[27]
4T. WalkerStrictly4MyNegus Act II: United States of AfflictionSoul Society
6Chief KeefOttopsyDigiglo, RBC[28]
Fetty WapBruce Wayne300, RGF Productions[29]
Apex 34003400 Soldier3400 Forever
8Fat NickGeneration NumbBuffet Boys
Future and various artistsSuperflyEpic
  • Debuted at No. 25 on the Billboard 200
Ill ChrisRise of SenseiRepublic, CLM
Kids See GhostsKids See GhostsGOOD Music, Def Jam, Republic
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
WifisfuneralEthernetAlamo
15NasNasirDef Jam
  • Debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200
CelsiusThe SentencingLights Out Ent.
Jay RockRedemptionTop Dawg, Interscope
  • Debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200
Axe Murder BoyzMuerteCanonize Productions, Majik Ninja, INgrooves
Jacquees4275Cash Money
  • Debuted at No. 35 on the Billboard 200
16The CartersEverything Is LoveParkwood, Roc Nation, Sony
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
18T.Y.Summer VibesDSO
20A Boogie wit da HoodieInternational ArtistHighbridge, Atlantic
  • Debuted at No. 57 on the Billboard 200
22FreewayThink FreeNew Rothchilds
Freddie GibbsFreddieESGN, Empire
  • Debuted at No. 142 on the Billboard 200
Jedi Mind TricksThe Bridge and the AbyssEnemy Soil
Red CafeLess Talk, More HustleShakedown Entertainment
GunplayActiveBlack Bilderburg Group, Empire
TK Kravitz2.0300, Reckless Republic
Westside GunnSupreme BlienteleGriselda Records
23Teyana TaylorK.T.S.E.GOOD Music, Def Jam
  • Debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard 200
24KRS-OneKRS-One: An Introduction to Hip-HopSelf-released
2603 GreedoGod LevelGolden Grenade Empire
Yung BansYung Bans Vol. 5Self-released
29DrakeScorpionYoung Money, Cash Money, Republic, OVO
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Danny!The Book of DanielStarTower Music
Tre CapitalHeroD.LX

July[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
6Nasty CStrings and BlingUniversal Music Group
Future and ZaytovenBeast Mode 2Epic, Freebandz
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200
Meek MillLegends of the SummerMaybach, Atlantic
  • Debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200
8Lil XanHeartbreak SoldiersColumbia
Jaden SmithSyre: The Electric AlbumMSFTS Music, Roc Nation
13G-Mo SkeeChaly & the Filth FactoryMajik Ninja
Kool KeithController of TrapOcean Ave Records
Marlowe (L'Orange & Solemn Brigham)MarloweMello
Wiz KhalifaRolling Papers 2Atlantic, Rostrum Records
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
2088risingHead in the Clouds88rising
  • Debuted at No. 76 on the Billboard 200
BootlegThe TransplantDayton Family Records
Jay ParkAsk About MeRoc Nation
BuddyHarlan & AlondraRCA
Sixko RaxksRaxks Jefe Vol. 1self-released
27Dave EastKarma 2Mass Appeal
Denzel CurryTa13ooLoma Vista, Universal
  • Debuted at No. 28 on the Billboard 200
G Herbo and SouthsideSwervoMachine, Epic, Cinematic, 150 Dream Team, 808 Mafia
  • Debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200
Jazz CartierFleureverUniversal Music Canada[30]
N.O.R.E.5EMilitainment Business, Mass
28Big QueDarkness Is Where I Came FromMadness Records
Treyvon RashadDREAMINGDSO

August[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
3Mac MillerSwimmingWarner Bros., REMember
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200
Travis ScottAstroworldEpic Records, Grand Hustle, Cactus Jack
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
YGStay Dangerous4Hunnid Records, CTE World, Def Jam
  • Debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200
YNW MellyI Am You300 Entertainment
  • Debuted at No. 192 on the Billboard 200
10Nicki MinajQueenYoung Money, Cash Money, Republic
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
Trippie ReddLife's a TripTenThousand Projects, Caroline
  • Debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200
14Samurai YolaY.W.N.B.Ssteady:hyperactive
15AminéOnePointFiveRepublic
  • Debuted at No. 53 on the Billboard 200
BonesLivingSucksTeamSESH[31]
17T-PainEverything Must Go Vol. 1Nappy Boy Entertainment[32]
YSL RecordsSlime LanguageYSL, 300
  • Debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200
22Doe Boy and TM8888 BirdzFreebandz, RBMG Records[33]
24BasMilky WayDreamville, Interscope[34]
  • Debuted at No. 35 on the Billboard 200
Binary StarLightySubterraneous Records[35]
Ears Apart
E-40The Gift of GabSick Wid It Records[36]
Lex 'The Hex' MasterShadow KingMajik Ninja Entertainment
SadistikSalo Sessions IISelf-released
YoungBoy Never Broke Again4RespectNever Broke Again[37]
  • Debuted at No. 19 on the Billboard 200
ComethazineBawskeeAlamo[38]
  • Debuted at No. 136 on the Billboard 200
30YoungBoy Never Broke Again4FreedomNever Broke Again[39]
  • Debuted at No. 100 on the Billboard 200
SahBabiiSquidtasticWarner Bros.[40]
31Blac YoungstaFuck Everybody 2Epic, CMG[41]
  • Debuted at No. 63 on the Billboard 200
Bun BReturn of the TrillRap-A-Lot[42]
  • Debuted at No. 150 on the Billboard 200
CurrensyFire In The CloudsJet Life[43]
EminemKamikazeShady Records, Aftermath, Interscope[44]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
JayKid Behind The MaskDSO
SkoolyDon't You Ever Forget Me 3TRU[45]

September[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
6YoungBoy Never Broke Again4LoyaltyNever Broke Again[46]
  • Debuted at No. 97 on the Billboard 200
7EverlastWhitey Ford's House of PainMartyr Inc.
RussZooColumbia[47]
  • Debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200
SuicideboysI Want to Die in New OrleansG*59 Records[48]
  • Debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200
Trill SammyNo Sleep Vol. 1Mad Love, Interscope[49]
YBN Almighty Jay, YBN Cordae and YBN NahmirYBN: The MixtapeYoung Boss Niggas[50]
  • Debuted at No. 21 on the Billboard 200
YoungBoy Never Broke AgainDecidedNever Broke Again[51]
  • Debuted at No. 41 on the Billboard 200
14Bubba SparxxxRapper From the CountryNew South Entertainment
NonameRoom 25Self-released[52]
6lackEast Atlanta Love LetterLVRN, Interscope
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200
YoungBoy Never Broke Again4 What ImportantNever Broke Again
MarloThe Real 1Quality Control
Kap GNo KapAtlantic
Skippa da FlippaUp to SomethingHavin' Entertainment, RBC, BMG Rights
KillyKillstreakSecret Sound Club
Innanet JamesKeep It CleanHighRes Global, Rostrum
21BrockhamptonIridescenceQuestion Everything, RCA
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Lupe FiascoDrogas Wave1st and 15th Productions, Inc.
  • Debuted at No. 60 on the Billboard 200
Machine Gun KellyBingeBad Boy, Interscope
  • Debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard 200
Young DolphRole ModelPaper Route Empire
  • Debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200
27Chief KeefCozart1017 Records, Interscope
28Cypress HillElephants on AcidBMG Rights[53]
  • Debuted at No. 120 on the Billboard 200
Lil WayneTha Carter VYoung Money, Republic
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
LogicYoung Sinatra IVVisionary, Def Jam[54]
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
BlakeA Drip Like ThisAtlantic
Good Gas and FKi 1stGood Gas, Vol. 2Mad Decent
Zoey DollazWho Don't Like Dollaz 2Epic
SOB X RBEGangin 2SOB x RBE, Empire
  • Debuted at No. 191 on the Billboard 200
Dom KennedyVolume TwoThe Other Peoples Money Company
Kevin GatesLuca Brasi 3Atlantic
  • Debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200
Lil GnarGnar Lif3Ten Thousand Projects, LLC/Capitol Records

October[edit]

Upcoming Album Releases Hip Hop

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
3Cdot HonchoH4Honcho
4Rich Homie QuanThe GifSelf-released
Soulja BoyYoung DrakoSODMG, Palm Tree Entertainment
5AtmosphereMi Vida LocalRhymesayers Entertainment
T.I.Dime TrapGrand Hustle, Epic
  • Debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200
Warm BrewNew ContentRed Bull Records
MozzyGangland LandlordMozzy Records, Empire
  • Debuted at No. 57 on the Billboard 200
Sheck WesMudboyCactus Jack, GOOD, Interscope
  • Debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard 200
Lil Baby and GunnaDrip HarderQuality Control, YSL, Motown, Capitol, Wolfpack, 4 Pockets Full
  • Debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200
6Fat TrelOn the RunMaybach, Slutty Boyz
Lil TracyDesigner TalkSelf-released
Kodie ShaneStay Tuned
10T-PainEverything Must Go, Vol. 2Nappy Boy Entertainment
Curtiss KingThe Vault: West CoastCurtiss King Beats
GhostemaneN/O/I/S/EBlackmage
11Soulja BoyKingSODMG, Palm Tree
12BellyImmigrantRoc Nation, XO
  • Debuted at No. 169 on the Billboard 200
KnowmadsComplex AnimalsSelf-released
QuavoQuavo HunchoQuality Control, Motown, Capitol
  • Debuted at No. 66, peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
Usher and ZaytovenABrand Usher, RCA
  • Debuted at No. 31 on the Billboard 200
Shy GlizzyFully LoadedGlizzy Gang
  • Debuted at No. 35 on the Billboard 200
BlocBoy JB and Empire DottEmpire BlocSelf-released
City MorgueCity Morgue Vol 1: Hell or High WaterRepublic
18Lil BOptionsBasedworld Records
YoungBoy Never Broke Again and VL DeckKane & O-DogVL Deck, Empire
19Future and Juice WrldWRLD on DrugsEpic, Freebandz, Grade A, Interscope
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
KhalidSuncityRCA, Right Hand
  • Debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200
Lil MoseyNorthsbestInterscope
  • Debuted at No. 29 on the Billboard 200
Lil ReeseNormal BackwrdsX-Ray Records
Lil YachtyNuthin' 2 ProveQuality Control, Capitol, Motown
  • Debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200
Odd RalphThe Pink Album.Self-released
23RMmono.Big Hit Entertainment
  • Debuted at No. 26 on the Billboard 200
26MihTyMihTyDef Jam, Atlantic
  • Debuted at No. 60 on the Billboard 200
Joell Ortiz and Apollo BrownMona LisaMello
JojiBallads 188rising
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200
MadeinTYOSincerely, TokyoPrivate Club
  • Debuted at No. 98 on the Billboard 200
Mick JenkinsPieces of a ManCinematic
Money Makin MiitchThe EpidemicLights Out Ent.
ShadA Short Story About WarSecret City Records
Tory LanezLove Me Now?Mad Love, Interscope
  • Debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200
30BlocBoy JBDon't Think ThatBloc Nation
31Currensy and Freddie GibbsFettiJet Life, ESGN, Empire
Cayenne The Lion KingUnorthonoxStakelem Records
KiibaMaVERiCKNigHtZAntisocial Club, DSO
LefWho's LefThe Lost
OG SPLiFFHELLRAISERsteady:hyperactive

November[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
1Action BronsonWhite BroncoAction Bronson Corp, Empire[55]
2Jay CritchHood FavoriteRich Forever, Interscope[56]
  • Debuted at No. 86 on the Billboard 200
K CampRare SoundRare Sound, Interscope[57]
Kris WuAntaresAce Unit, Interscope, Universal Music China, Go East Music[58]
  • Debuted at No. 100 on the Billboard 200
Metro BoominNot All Heroes Wear CapesBoominati, Republic[59]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Moneybagg YoResetN-Less, Interscope, Collective, Bread Gang[60]
  • Debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200
Styles PDime BagPhantom, D-Block[61]
Swizz BeatzPoisonSwizz Beatz Productions, Epic[62]
  • Debuted at No. 73 on the Billboard 200
TakeoffThe Last RocketQuality Control, Motown, Capitol[63]
  • Debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200
Tha Chill4Wit80Bump Johnson Inc.[64]
Vince StaplesFM!Def Jam[65]
  • Debuted at No. 37 on the Billboard 200
7WifisfuneralLeave Me the Fuck AloneAlamo, Interscope[66]
8Smino NoirZero Fatigue, Downtown Records, Interscope[67]
  • Debuted at No. 191 on the Billboard 200
9CupcakkeEdenSelf-released[68]
Lil DurkSigned to the Streets 3Only the Family, Alamo, Interscope[69]
  • Debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard 200
Lil PeepCome Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2Columbia[70]
  • Debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200
Masta Ace and Marco PoloA Breukelen StoryFat Beats
Tee GrizzleyStill My MomentTee Grizzley, 300[71]
  • Debuted at No. 29 on the Billboard 200
Too ShortThe Pimp TapeDangerous Music, Empire[72]
Trippie ReddA Love Letter to You 3TenThousand Projects, Caroline[73]
  • Debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200
Jay IDKIDK & FRIENDS :)Self-released, HXLY
14Warhol.SSChest PainsWarhol.ss, Empire[74]
15Leikeli47AcrylicHardcover, RCA[75]
162 ChainzHot Wings Are a Girl's Best FriendGamebread, Def Jam[76]
24hrsHouses on the HillPrivate Club, Commission Music, BMG Rights[77]
88Glam88Glam 2XO, Republic[78]
Anderson .PaakOxnardAftermath, 12 Tone Music[79]
  • Debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200
Big K.R.I.T.Thrice XMulti Alumni, BMG[80]
Birdman and JacqueesLost at Sea 2Cash Money[81]
  • Debuted at No. 185 on the Billboard 200
City GirlsGirl CodeQuality Control Music, Motown Records, Capitol Records[82]
  • Debuted at No. 63 on the Billboard 200
Fatboy SSEBoobie from the BlockFatboyGang, EMPIRE
JerrodFADESOYOT
Lil GotitHood BabyAlamo[83]
Mike Will Made ItCreed II: The AlbumEar Drummers, Interscope[84]
  • Debuted at No. 49 on the Billboard 200
Yella BeezyAin't No Going BackPressplay Entertainment Group[85]
  • Debuted at No. 76 on the Billboard 200
Z-RoSadism1 Deep Entertainment, Empire[86]
17Jaden SmithThe Sunset Tapes: A Cool Tape StoryMSFTS Music, Roc Nation[87]
  • Debuted at No. 117 on the Billboard 200
22AfrogoatAfromanceSteady:Hyperactive Records
Boosie BadazzBoosie Blues CafeBadazz Music Syndicate[88]
J.R. Writer, Hell Rell and 40 Cal.The UpstageJR Writer, Vydia[89]
KollisionNot for NothingQuality Control, Feed the Family[90]
The DiplomatsDiplomatic TiesSet Life, Empire[91]
23Aztek the BarflyLine KingMiddle Finger Music
Benny the ButcherTana Talk 3Griselda Records, Empire[92]
Key GlockGlockomaPaper Route Empire[93]
Paul WallFrozen Face, Vol. 1Oiler Mobb Ent[94]
Statik Selektah and TermanologyStill 1982ST. Records, Showoff Records[95]
Willie the KidStudio 28The Fly[96]
26Black Thought and Salaam RemiStreams of Thought, Vol. 2Passyunk Productions, Human Re Sources[97]
J.I.DDiCaprio 2Dreamville, Interscope[98]
  • Debuted at No. 41 on the Billboard 200
276ix9ineDummy BoyScumGang, TenThousand Projects
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
29Larry JuneVery PeacefulThe Freeminded
30Earl SweatshirtSome Rap SongsTan Cressida, Columbia
  • Debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard 200
Ghostface KillahGhost Files - Bronze TapeX-Ray Records
Ghost Files - Propane Tape
Lil BabyStreet GossipQuality Control, Motown, Capitol, Wolfpack, 4 Pockets Full[99]
  • Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
Meek MillChampionshipsDream Chasers, Maybach, Atlantic[100]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Peewee LongwayState of the ArtMPA Bandcamp, Empire
ProblemS2Diamond Lane Music Group, Rostrum
Ski Mask the Slump GodStokeleyVictor Victor, Republic[101]
  • Debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200
Skinnyfromthe9It's an Evil WorldHitco
The AlchemistBreadALC, Empire
NecroThe Notorious GoriestPsychological Records

December[edit]

DayArtist(s)AlbumRecord label(s)Entering chart position
4Rob SonicDefrienderSKYPIMPS MUSIC
7Domo GenesisFacade Records EPGenesis Music, Empire
Gucci ManeEvil GeniusGUWOP, Atlantic
  • Debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200
Philthy RichFake LoveSCMMLLC, EMPIRE
Ice CubeEverythang's CorruptLench Mob Records, Interscope
  • Debuted at No. 62 on the Billboard 200
TokenBetween SomewhereeOne
XXXTentacionSkinsBad Vibes Forever, Empire
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
10JehunikoParadise IslandSelf-released[102]
14Kodak BlackDying to LiveDollaz N Dealz, Sniper Gang, Atlantic[103]
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Method ManMeth Lab Season 2: The LithiumHanz On Music Entertainment[104]
Vic MensaHooligansRoc Nation
Various ArtistsSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
(Original Soundtrack)
Republic
  • Debuted at No. 5, peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
19Chris WebbyNext WednesdayEightyHD
20YoungBoy Never Broke AgainRealerNever Broke Again
  • Debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200
2121 SavageI Am > I WasEpic, Slaughter Gang
  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
A Boogie Wit da HoodieHoodie SZNHighbridge The Label
  • Debuted at No. 2, peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Young ScooterThe RecipeBlack Migo Gang, Freebandz, 1017 Brick Squad
26CormegaMega EPAura, Red Line Music Distribution[105]
28Bang BelushiThe Adventures of Bang BelushiMiddle Finger Music

Highest-charting singles[edit]

Hip hop singles from any year which charted in the 2018 Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100[106]
SongArtistProjectPeak position
'God's Plan'DrakeScorpion1
'Nice for What'
'In My Feelings'
'This Is America'Childish GambinoN/A
'Psycho'Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla SignBeerbongs & Bentleys
'Sad!'XXXTentacion?
'I Like It'Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J BalvinInvasion of Privacy
'Sicko Mode'Travis Scott featuring Drake, Swae Lee and Big HawkAstroworld
'Mona Lisa'Lil Wayne featuring Kendrick LamarTha Carter V2
'Zeze'Kodak Black featuring Travis Scott and OffsetDying to Live
'Nonstop'DrakeScorpion
'Lucid Dreams'Juice WRLDGoodbye and Good Riddance
'Fefe'6ix9ine featuring Nicki Minaj and Murda BeatzDummy Boy3
'Killshot'EminemN/A
'Better Now'Post MaloneBeerbongs & Bentleys
'No Limit'G-Eazy featuring ASAP Rocky and Cardi BThe Beautiful & Damned4
'Drip Too Hard'Lil Baby and GunnaDrip Harder
'Sunflower'Post Malone and Swae LeeSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
'Look Alive'BlocBoy JB featuring DrakeSimi5
'No Brainer'DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo and Chance the RapperFather of Asahd
'Don't Cry'Lil Wayne featuring XXXTentacionTha Carter V
'Mia'Bad Bunny featuring DrakeX 100pre
'Lucky You'Eminem featuring Joyner LucasKamikaze6
'ATM'J. ColeKOD
'Yes Indeed'Lil Baby and DrakeHarder Than Ever
'I Love It'Kanye West and Lil PumpHarverd Dropout
'Mo Bamba'Sheck WesMudboy
'Going Bad'Meek Mill featuring DrakeChampionships
'Diplomatic Immunity'DrakeScary Hours7
'Pray for Me'The Weeknd and Kendrick LamarBlack Panther: The Album
'All the Stars'Kendrick Lamar and SZA
'Uproar'Lil WayneTha Carter V
'I'm Upset'DrakeScorpion
'Stir Fry'MigosCulture II8
'Yikes'Kanye WestYe
'Freaky Friday'Lil Dicky featuring Chris BrownTBA
'Kevin's Heart'J. ColeKOD
'Stargazing'Travis ScottAstroworld
'The Ringer'EminemKamikaze
'Taste'Tyga featuring OffsetLegendary
'Emotionless'DrakeScorpion
'Don't Matter to Me'Drake featuring Michael Jackson9
'Let It Fly'Lil Wayne featuring Travis ScottTha Carter V10
'Chun-Li'Nicki MinajQueen
'Walk It Talk It'Migos featuring DrakeCulture II
'KOD'J. ColeKOD
'River'Eminem featuring Ed SheeranRevival11
'Love'Kendrick Lamar featuring ZacariDamn
'All Mine'Kanye WestYe
'Be Careful'Cardi BInvasion of Privacy
'Paranoid'Post MaloneBeerbongs & Bentleys
'Wake Up in the Sky'Gucci Mane, Bruno Mars and Kodak BlackEvil Genius
'Let You Down'NFPerception12
'Fall'EminemKamikaze
'Apeshit'The CartersEverything Is Love13
'Ric Flair Drip'Offset and Metro BoominWithout Warning
'Plug Walk'Rich the KidThe World Is Yours
'Moonlight'XXXTentacion?
'Mob Ties'DrakeScorpion
'Money'Cardi BTBA
'Rap Devil'Machine Gun KellyBinge
'Falling Down'Lil Peep and XXXTentacionCome Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2
'Bartier Cardi'Cardi B featuring 21 SavageInvasion of Privacy14
'Dedicate'Lil WayneTha Carter V
'Him & I'G-Eazy and HalseyThe Beautiful & Damned
'Photograph'J. ColeKOD
'Rich and Sad'Post MaloneBeerbongs & Bentleys
'Elevate'DrakeScorpion
'Motiv8'J. ColeKOD15
'Spoil My Night'Post Malone featuring Swae LeeBeerbongs & Bentleys
'Never Recover'Lil Baby and Gunna featuring DrakeDrip Harder
'I Fall Apart'Post MaloneStoney16
'Ghost Town'Kanye West featuring PartyNextDoorYe
'Bad!'XXXTentacionSkins
'Ball for Me'Post Malone featuring Nicki MinajBeerbongs & Bentleys
'Watch'Travis Scott featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Kanye WestN/A
'Big Bank'YG, Big Sean, 2 Chainz and Nicki MinajStay Dangerous
'Kamikaze'EminemKamikaze
'Stay'Post MaloneBeerbongs & Bentleys17
'Survival'DrakeScorpion
'Can't Be Broken'Lil WayneTha Carter V
'Changes'XXXTentacion?18
'Can't Take a Joke'DrakeScorpion
'Barbie Dreams'Nicki MinajQueen
'Jocelyn Flores'XXXTentacion1719
'1985'J. ColeKOD20
'Talk Up'Drake featuring Jay-ZScorpion
'Same Bitches'Post Malone featuring G-Eazy and YGBeerbongs & Bentleys
'What's Free'Meek Mill featuring Rick Ross and Jay-ZChampionships
'King's Dead'Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future and James BlakeBlack Panther: The Album21
'Drip'Cardi B featuring MigosInvasion of Privacy
'8 Out of 10'DrakeScorpion
'44 More'LogicBobby Tarantino II22
'Top Off'DJ Khaled featuring Jay-Z, Future and BeyoncéFather of Asahd
'I Do'Cardi B featuring SZAInvasion of Privacy23
'Zack and Codeine'Post MaloneBeerbongs & Bentleys
'Greatest'EminemKamikaze
'New Patek'Lil Uzi VertEternal Atake24
'The Way Life Goes'Lil Uzi Vert featuring Oh Wonder and Nicki MinajLuv Is Rage 2
'Wouldn't Leave'Kanye West featuring PartyNextDoorYe
'Over Now'Post MaloneBeerbongs & Bentleys
'What About Me'Lil Wayne featuring SosamannTha Carter V
'Esskeetit'Lil PumpHarverd Dropout
'Carousel'Travis Scott featuring Frank OceanAstroworld
'Not Alike'Eminem featuring Royce da 5'9'Kamikaze
'Barbie Tingz'Nicki MinajQueen25
'Yosemite'Travis Scott featuring Gunna and NavAstroworld
'Stoopid'6ix9ine featuring Bobby ShmurdaDummy Boy
'Plain Jane'ASAP FergStill Striving26
'R.I.P. Screw'Travis Scott featuring Swae LeeAstroworld
'Dark Side of the Moon'Lil Wayne featuring Nicki MinajTha Carter V
'Fine China'Future and Juice WRLDWrld on Drugs
'Violent Crimes'Kanye WestYe27
'Sandra's Rose'DrakeScorpion
'Stop Trying to Be God'Travis Scott featuring Kid Cudi, James Blake, Philip Bailey and Stevie WonderAstroworld
'Leave Me Alone'Flipp DineroTBA
'Powerglide'Rae Sremmurd featuring Juicy JSR3MM28
'Ring'Cardi B featuring KehlaniInvasion of Privacy
'The Cut Off'J. Cole featuring Kill EdwardKOD
'I Thought About Killing You'Kanye WestYe
'Summer Games'DrakeScorpion
'Fuck Love'XXXTentacion featuring Trippie Redd17
'Japan'Famous DexDex Meets Dexter
'Close Friends'Lil BabyDrip Harder
'Arms Around You'XXXTentacion and Lil Pump featuring Maluma and Swae LeeN/A
'Takin' Shots'Post MaloneBeerbongs & Bentleys29
'Everyday'Logic and MarshmelloBobby Tarantino II
'Brackets'J. ColeKOD30
'Blue Tint'DrakeScorpion
'Wake Up'Travis Scott featuring The WeekndAstroworld
'Bebe'6ix9ine featuring Anuel AADummy Boy
'On Me'Meek Mill featuring Cardi BChampionships
'Roll in Peace'Kodak Black featuring XXXTentacionProject Baby 231
'Outside Today'YoungBoy Never Broke AgainUntil Death Call My Name
'No Bystanders'Travis Scott featuring Juice WRLD and Sheck WesAstroworld
'Dangerous'Meek Mill featuring Jeremih and PnB RockChampionships
'Jaded'DrakeScorpion32
'Self Care'Mac MillerSwimming33
'Candy Paint'Post MaloneBeerbongs & Bentleys34
'Narcos'MigosCulture II36
'Lemon'N.E.R.D and RihannaNo One Ever Really Dies
'No Mistakes'Kanye WestYe
'Is There More'DrakeScorpion
'5% Tint'Travis ScottAstroworld
'Famous'Lil Wayne featuring Reginae CarterTha Carter V
'That's How You Feel'DrakeScorpion37
'Whoa (Mind in Awe)'XXXTentacionSkins
'Get Up 10'Cardi BInvasion of Privacy38
'Peak'DrakeScorpion
'Can't Say'Travis Scott featuring Don ToliverAstroworld
'Don't Come Out the House'Metro Boomin featuring 21 SavageNot All Heroes Wear Capes
'Best Life'Cardi B featuring Chance the RapperInvasion of Privacy39
'Reborn'Kids See GhostsKids See Ghosts
'Normal'EminemKamikaze
'Dope Niggaz'Lil Wayne featuring Snoop DoggTha Carter V
'Uptown Vibes'Meek Mill featuring Fabolous and Anuel AAChampionships
'92 Explorer'Post MaloneBeerbongs & Bentleys40

Highest first-week consumption[edit]

Hip Hop Cd Release Dates

List of albums with the highest first-week consumption (sales + streaming + track equivalent), as of December 2018 in the United States
NumberAlbumArtist1st-week consumption1st-week positionRefs
1ScorpionDrake732,0001[107]
2AstroworldTravis Scott537,0001[108]
3Tha Carter VLil Wayne480,0001[109]
4Beerbongs & BentleysPost Malone461,0001[110]
5KamikazeEminem434,0001[111]
6KODJ. Cole397,0001[112]
7Invasion of PrivacyCardi B255,0001[113]
8ChampionshipsMeek Mill229,0001[114]
9YeKanye West208,0001[115]
10 Culture IIMigos199,0001[116]

Highest critically reviewed albums (Metacritic)[edit]

NumberArtistAlbumAverage scoreNumber of reviewsReference
1NonameRoom 259317 reviews[117]
2SabaCare for Me935 reviews[118]
3Young FathersCocoa Sugar8721 reviews[119]
403 GreedoGod Level874 reviews[120]
5Pusha TDaytona8622 reviews[121]
6Earl SweatshirtSome Rap Songs8619 reviews[122]
7Denzel CurryTa13oo866 reviews[123]
8Curren$y, Freddie Gibbs and The AlchemistFetti864 reviews[124]
9Travis ScottAstroworld8519 reviews[125]
10BrockhamptonIridescence8511 reviews[126]

See also[edit]

  • Previous article: 2017 in hip hop music
  • Next article: 2019 in hip hop music

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