Here are the 10 best hip-hop albums of 2020 (so far), featuring runjewels, theestallion, denzelcurry and more:
Rap and hip-hop have dominated the charts in recent years, and rappers have continued to make history in the past six months. Countless artists made striking impressions, and some reached milestones. Fans flocked to social media to ensure Beyonce, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj made history as the first four black female solo artists to occupy the top two spots on the Billboard Hot 100 with their respective hit singles, “Say So” and “Savage.
, which ended Drake’s streak of nine consecutive number one debuts. We were all so proud when Lil Uzi Vert droppedwas an exciting taste of potential before the Brooklyn rapper was killed in February. Gunna fans waited forto settle his rivalry with Lil Baby, but Lil Baby flipped the narrative when he dropped “The Bigger Picture” in response to the social unrest gripping the nation.
Rap and hip-hop have always been major platforms for rebellion against police brutality, and the recent outrage sparked by George Floyd’s killing cements what rappers have been talking about for decades. This year has seen many artists make statements, push boundaries and challenge the mainstream, even if that risks streams or album sales. Their blend of activism with innovation in lyricism and production is capable of far more than just entertainment—it can change hearts and minds.
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