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These are the best rap albums of 2026, featuring Drake's 'Iceman', J. Cole's 'The Fall Off', and more.
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From Drake and his new album 'Iceman' to Jay-Z—who shut down Yankee Stadium for three straight nights—we ranked the hottest rappers right now.
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Yukmouth Says Bay Area Shouldn’t Accept Drake's “2 Hard 4 The Radio”
The Bay Area rap veteran questioned why Drake's Mac Dre-inspired track has been embraced by local fans, arguing that the region once pushed back hard against outsiders borrowing its sound without proper recognition.
Mark Elibert68 days ago
Drake Taps Bay Area Natives P-Lo & Karri for Mac Dre Tribute on ‘Iceman’
P-Lo and Karri power Drake’s “2 Hard 4 The Radio” with a Mac Dre tribute.
Mark Elibert84 days ago
Steph Curry Producing Documentary on Bay Area Legend Mac Dre
Mac Dre was killed in a shooting in 2004 and the case remains unsolved.
Mark Elibert1042 days ago
Lil Jon Shares New Track and Video for "Ain't No Tellin'" Featuring Mac Dre
"For me, I put Mac Dre right up there with Biggie and ’Pac as legends who have since passed on," Lil Jon said.
Abel Shifferaw2613 days ago