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This rapper seized 2026 by dropping over 47 fresh tracks across three new studio albums.
Drake
5 years after dominating the rap game with his debut album, he returns in style after dropping his second ever studio album alongside going on a world tour.
Baby Keem
This rapper is considered a top 3 artist of the modern rap generation. He was the first out of "The big 3" to drop music in 2026. His grande finale album and biggest tour yet has crowned him as one of 2026s most successful artists.
J Cole
This rapper has scored some really high critical praise on his newest album "Crybaby". He has also ventured outside of the music genre by releasing a second season to his netflix series and debuting his new radio show.
Vince Staples
Signed to playboi Cartis label "Opium", this rapper has broken into the mainstream and has released two brand new projects this year. He has a unique rage sound in his music.
Ken Carson
This rapper indeed has been "running the summer", with a 2 legged international tour and his first ever number one album.
Don Toliver
This trap rapper alongside the record label he founded dropped the most action packed rap album of 2026. Together with the 41 track album, together he and the label will tour the world with special guest NAV.
Young Thug / YSL
This rapper has dropped an album and 7 song ep this year. In the midst of his 2026 tour he released the single "ON NOTHING" which took direct shots at Travis Scott.
Yeat
This melodic rapper has had incredible dominace on the 2026 charts. He has announced a massive arena tour to go along with his number one album "Dont Look Down".
Rod Wave
After 3 years of pure dominance and being the number one rapper in the world, he has had a quiet 2026 appearing on few tracks and keeping to himself.
Kendrick Lamar
After 8 long years, this rapper returns to the rap game by dropping his highly anticipated 4th studio album alongside a world tour.
A$AP Rocky
After his career faced setbacks due to his past controversial statments, he kicked off 2026 with a comeback album. The albums lead song held the number one position on the billboard rap charts for nearly 20 weeks.
DaBaby
This rapper has not dropped an album this year however has released countless singles and has had appearances on his colleagues projects such as AZ Chike and A$AP Rocky.
Tyler The Creator
With plans to release a final album with his former rap group "Migos" this rapper has also dropped a solo album this year produced entirely by Pharrell.
Quavo
This infamous rapper has slowly but surely made a comeback after being locked up twice since 2019. He has released singles throughout the year and made iconic appearances on kick lives such as Adin Ross and N3on streams.
6ix9ine
After years of controversy, this rappers back in buisness standing on top of the world once again. Pop up shows across every continent alongside his 11th studio album followed by the deluxe version.
Ye
This rapper has nearly dropped an album every year since 2010. He has been one of most influencal trap rappers and in July released his first ever album to not include any features.
Future
He has been one of the biggest rappers over the last 12 years and continues to drop hit songs and albums. Despite no new projects this year he has dropped some hot features, made appearances at the worlds biggest sporting events, and even stared alongside Zendaya and Matt Damon in the box office hit film "The Odyssey".
Travis Scott
This rapper has a huge strong and solidified fanbase. He has dropped many singles and 2 albums over the course of 2026. Despite being only 26, he has plans to step away from music.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again
This popstar has had moments of venturing into hip hop throughout his career. He performed at the World Cup final and headlined a huge music festival. His latest album has hip hop elements and features.
Justin Bieber
This rapper has been re releasing his biggest tunes from back in the day and has proven to the the world that he's still got it in him after selling out 3 consecutive nights at Yankee Stadium in New York City.
Jay Z
Arguably the greatest producer of all time produced every track on Quavos 2026 album "QROMELIFE" and has more collabrative projects with Pusha T and Malice coming soon in the upcoming months.
Pharrell
This rapper has been locked up for nearly 3 years and still continues to dominate the rap industry. His team has put together and released two albums under the artist this year.
Tory Lanez
No new album from this rapper so far in 2026 however he has contiuously teased his next album titled "BABYBOI". He has also just came off of a huge international stadium tour, opening up for The Weeknd.
Playboi Carti
This rapper released hit song "Dead Fresh" in 2026. The song had even more traction after this rapper featured youtuber "Mr Beast" on the track in a remixed version.
Lil Baby