2023 in hip-hop
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This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip-hop for the year 2023.
Events
=January=
- On January 1, Gangsta Boo died of a drug overdose at the age of 43 in Memphis, Tennessee.{{Cite news |last=Medina |first=Eduardo |date=January 2, 2023 |title=Gangsta Boo, Memphis Rapper Formerly With Three 6 Mafia, Dies at 43 |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/02/arts/music/gangsta-boo-dead.html |access-date=January 11, 2023 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=January 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112113452/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/02/arts/music/gangsta-boo-dead.html |url-status=live }}
- On January 5, there was a shootout outside DJ Khaled's The Licking Restaurant in Miami, Florida, while filming a French Montana music video.{{Cite magazine |last1=Madarang |first1=Charisma |last2=Blistein |first2=Jon |date=January 6, 2023 |title=Multiple People Shot During French Montana Release Party in Florida |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/multiple-people-shot-french-montana-music-video-shoot-1234656738/ |access-date=January 11, 2023 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111051007/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/multiple-people-shot-french-montana-music-video-shoot-1234656738/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Alonso |first=Melissa |date=January 6, 2023 |title=At least 10 injured outside Miami area restaurant where French Montana was shooting a video |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/06/entertainment/french-montana-video/index.html |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=CNN |language=en |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111051006/https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/06/entertainment/french-montana-video/index.html |url-status=live }}
- On January 7, YoungBoy Never Broke Again married his girlfriend, Jazlyn Mychelle.{{Cite web |last=Callas |first=Brad |date=January 9, 2023 |title=YoungBoy Never Broke Again Marries Longtime Girlfriend Jazlyn Mychelle |url=https://www.complex.com/music/youngboy-never-broke-again-marries-jazlyn-mychelle |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Complex |language=en |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111051007/https://www.complex.com/music/youngboy-never-broke-again-marries-jazlyn-mychelle |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Devin |date=January 8, 2023 |title=NBA YoungBoy Marries Jazlyn Mychelle |url=https://www.rap-up.com/2023/01/08/nba-youngboy-marries-jazlyn-mychelle/ |access-date=January 11, 2023 |website=Rap-Up |language=en-US |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111051010/https://www.rap-up.com/2023/01/08/nba-youngboy-marries-jazlyn-mychelle/ |url-status=live }}
- On January 13, Kanye West married designer Bianca Censori.{{Cite web |last=Porterfield |first=Carlie |date=January 13, 2023 |title=Kanye West Reportedly Married Again—What To Know About Bianca Censori |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2023/01/13/kanye-west-reportedly-married-again---what-to-know-about-bianca-censori/ |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=Forbes |language=en |archive-date=January 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125160226/https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2023/01/13/kanye-west-reportedly-married-again---what-to-know-about-bianca-censori/ |url-status=live }}
- On January 16, Lil Tjay was arrested for gun possession in New York.{{Cite web |last=Martinez |first=Jose |date=January 16, 2023 |title=Lil Tjay Arrested for Alleged Gun Possession While on His Way to Ice Spice Video Shoot (UPDATE) |url=https://www.complex.com/music/lil-tjay-arrested-gun-possession-ice-spice-video-shoot |access-date=January 20, 2023 |website=Complex |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119185337/https://www.complex.com/music/lil-tjay-arrested-gun-possession-ice-spice-video-shoot |url-status=live }}
- On January 27, Drake's home was burglarized in Los Angeles.{{Cite web |last=Samra |first=Christine |date=January 27, 2023 |title=Drake's Los Angeles home reportedly burglarized, suspect arrested |url=https://ktla.com/news/local-news/drakes-los-angeles-home-reportedly-burglarized-suspect-arrested/ |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=KTLA |language=en-US |archive-date=January 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129191514/https://ktla.com/news/local-news/drakes-los-angeles-home-reportedly-burglarized-suspect-arrested/ |url-status=live }}
=February=
- On February 5, Kendrick Lamar won both Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for "The Heart Part 5" at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Lamar also won the Best Rap Album for Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, and Future won Best Melodic Rap Performance for "Wait for U", featuring Drake and Tems.{{cite web |title=2023 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Winners & Nominees List (Updating Live) |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2023-grammy-nominations-complete-winners-nominees-list |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116125127/https://www.grammy.com/news/2023-grammy-nominations-complete-winners-nominees-list |archive-date=16 November 2022 |access-date=6 February 2023 |website=Grammy Awards}}
- On February 10, South African rapper AKA was fatally gunned down in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.{{Cite news |last=Rall |first=Se-Anne |date=February 10, 2023 |title=Rapper AKA shot dead on Durban's Florida Road |language=en |work=IOL |url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/rapper-aka-shot-dead-on-florida-road-durban-b29c3c28-fb1b-4d5b-9717-74007f6204a2 |access-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212065052/https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/rapper-aka-shot-dead-on-florida-road-durban-b29c3c28-fb1b-4d5b-9717-74007f6204a2 |url-status=live }}
- On February 12, Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul, died at the age of 54, with the cause of his death remaining undisclosed.{{cite web |last1=Sisario |first1=Ben |date=February 12, 2023 |title=De La Soul's David Jolicoeur, Who Rapped as Trugoy the Dove, Dies at 54 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/12/arts/music/trugoy-the-dove-dave-jolicoeur-dead.html |access-date=February 12, 2023 |website=New York Times |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212224944/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/12/arts/music/trugoy-the-dove-dave-jolicoeur-dead.html |url-status=live }}
- On February 22, Eric Holder Jr. was sentenced to 60 years to life in prison for the murder of Nipsey Hussle in March 2019.{{cite web |last1=Hussey |first1=Allison |last2=Minsker |first2=Evan |date=February 22, 2023 |title=Nipsey Hussle's Killer, Eric R. Holder Jr., Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/nipsey-hussle-killer-eric-r-holder-jr-sentenced-to-60-years-in-prison/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |website=Pitchfork |archive-date=February 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222223053/https://pitchfork.com/news/nipsey-hussle-killer-eric-r-holder-jr-sentenced-to-60-years-in-prison/ |url-status=live }}
- On February 23, R. Kelly was sentenced in Chicago federal court to 20 years in prison for child pornography and other sexual crimes involving minors, with 19 years being concurrent to his previous 30-year term handed down in New York. Kelly will now serve 31 years in prison.{{cite web |last=Garcia |first=Thania |date=February 23, 2023 |title=R. Kelly Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison For Child Pornography Case |url=https://variety.com/2023/music/news/r-kelly-sentenced-20-years-child-porn-case-1235533541/ |access-date=February 24, 2023 |website=Variety |archive-date=February 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223214517/https://variety.com/2023/music/news/r-kelly-sentenced-20-years-child-porn-case-1235533541/ |url-status=live }}
=March=
- On March 2, Lil Mosey was found not guilty of second-degree rape.{{Cite web |title=Rapper Lil Mosey Found Not Guilty of Rape After Jury Trial |url=https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/02/rapper-lil-mosey-not-guilty-of-rape-charge-case-sexual-assault/ |access-date=2023-03-02 |website=TMZ |language=en}}
- On March 3, De La Soul's full discography became available on streaming services for the first time.{{Cite news |last=Saunders |first=Emma |date=January 3, 2023 |title=De La Soul: Classic back catalogue finally available for streaming |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64152051 |url-status=live |access-date=February 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213013711/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64152051 |archive-date=February 13, 2023}}
- On March 5, a stampede occurred at a GloRilla and Finesse2tymes concert in Rochester, New York, leaving three people dead and 7 people injured.{{Cite web |last=Matthews |first=Karen |date=2023-03-06 |title=1 dead, 9 hurt in stampede at GloRilla concert in New York |url=https://apnews.com/article/rochester-glorilla-concert-stampede-finesse2tymes-bed449a961333fa69081b686cb39f7f3 |access-date=2023-03-06 |website=Associated Press |language=en}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/09/glorilla-new-york-concert-victims-authorities-investigation/11439365002/|title=GloRilla concert stampede claims third victim; New York venue closed indefinitely|website=USA Today}}
- On March 10, Jay Park won Artist of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.{{Cite web |last=Shim |first=Eunbo |date=March 10, 2023 |title=‘한국 힙합 어워즈 2023’, 올해의 아티스트는 누구? |trans-title='Korean Hip-hop Awards 2023', who is Artist of the Year? |url=https://hypebeast.kr/2023/3/korean-hip-hop-awards-2023-full-winners-list-released |website=Hypebeast Korea |language=ko}}
- On March 11, South African rapper Costa Titch collapsed on stage while performing. He later died at the age of 27.{{Cite news |last=Timsit |first=Annabelle |date=March 12, 2023 |title=South African rapper Costa Titch dies after performing at music festival |language=en-US |newspaper=Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/03/12/costa-titch-death-south-africa/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-03-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312165050/https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/03/12/costa-titch-death-south-africa/ |archive-date=12 March 2023 |issn=0190-8286}}
- On March 20, Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, and Trayvon Newsome were convicted on all counts for the armed robbery and murder of XXXTentacion in June 2018.{{Cite web |last=Frisaro |first=Freida |title= Jury convicts 3 of murder in death of rapper XXXTentacion |url=https://apnews.com/article/xxxtentacion-rapper-killed-trial-verdict-56ba2e060ff65d639d0a87ffb04e63fa |website=Associated Press |date=March 20, 2023 |access-date=March 21, 2023}}
=April=
- On April 6, Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, and Trayvon Newsome were all formally sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of XXXTentacion.{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Trent |title=XXXTentacion Killers Sentenced to Life in Prison for Rapper's Murder |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/xxxtentacion-killers-sentenced-life-prison-murder/ |website=XXL |date=April 6, 2023 |access-date=April 6, 2023}} On the same day, Coolio's cause of death was revealed as an overdose of fentanyl.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/music/news/coolio-cause-of-death-fentanyl-1235388599/|title=Coolio's Cause of Death Revealed as Fentanyl|website=Variety|last=Shafer|first=Ellise|date=April 6, 2023|access-date=April 26, 2023}}
- On April 26, Pras, of the Fugees, was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the US, witness tampering and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government, for his role in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal (1MDB).{{Cite web |last=Legare |first=Robert |date=April 26, 2023 |title=Rapper Pras Michel found guilty on all 10 counts in international fraud trial |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fugees-star-pras-michel-verdict-in-international-fraud-scheme-trial/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}
- On April 27, Kendrick Lamar's The Big Steppers Tour became the highest-grossing tour by a rapper as a headlining act in history, with $110.9 million from 929,000 tickets sold in 73 shows.{{cite web|date=April 27, 2023|title=Kendrick Lamar's Big Steppers Tour Becomes Highest Grossing Rap Tour Ever|url=https://americansongwriter.com/kendrick-lamars-big-steppers-tour-becomes-highest-grossing-rap-tour-ever/|website=American Songwriter}}
=May=
- On May 3, Missy Elliott, Rage Against the Machine, DJ Kool Herc, and Don Cornelius were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.{{cite web |title=2023 inductees announcement |url=https://www.rockhall.com/2023-inductees |access-date=3 May 2023 |website=The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame}} On the same day, Boosie Badazz announced he was cancer free via Instagram.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Joe |date=2023-05-03 |title=Boosie Badazz Celebrates Being Cancer-Free: 'Pray[ed] For These Results' |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/boosie-badazz-cancer-free-results |access-date=2023-05-04 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}
- On May 4, Mozzy was released from prison.{{Cite web |last=Pointer |first=Filsadam |date=2023-05-07 |title=Mozzy Has Reportedly Been Released After Serving 10 Months In Prison |url=https://uproxx.com/music/mozzy-released-from-prison-federal-gun-charges/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}}
- On May 5, Chris Brown got into an altercation with Usher at his birthday party in Las Vegas after an argument over Teyana Taylor.{{Cite web |last=Armstrong |first=Megan |date=2023-05-06 |title=Video Emerges Of Chris Brown And Usher Seemingly Arguing At A Party |url=https://uproxx.com/music/chris-brown-usher-fight-arguing-rumors-video/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}}
- On May 17, Robert Allen was sentenced to 2 years in prison for the murder of XXXTentacion.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-17 |title=4th XXXTentacion killer gets reduced sentence after taking plea deal |url=https://apnews.com/article/xxxtentacion-murder-robert-allen-florida-6ff5ac86ddcc65324e17e944cbc4bb2d |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=Associated Press |language=en}} On the same day, Sheff G, Sleepy Hallow, and 30 other alleged members of the 8 Trey Crips and 9 Ways gangs were indicted on charges of criminal conspiracy, murder, assault, kidnapping, reckless endangerment, and gun possession.{{Cite web |last=Sacher |first=Andrew |date=2023-05-17 |title=Brooklyn drill rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow among 32 indicted on conspiracy charges |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/brooklyn-drill-rappers-sheff-g-and-sleepy-hallow-among-32-indicted-on-conspiracy-charges/ |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=BrooklynVegan |language=en}}{{Cite magazine |last=Gee |first=Andre |date=2023-05-25 |title=Everything We Know About The Gang Indictment Involving Sheff G And Sleepy Hallow |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/sheff-g-sleepy-hallow-murder-gang-indictment-1234741222/ |access-date=2023-05-25 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}
- On May 24, Fetty Wap was sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug trafficking.{{Cite news |last=Queen |first=Jack |date=2023-05-24 |title=Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for selling cocaine |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/legal/rapper-fetty-wap-sentenced-6-years-prison-selling-cocaine-2023-05-24/ |access-date=2023-05-25}}
- On May 25, Patrick Xavier Clarke was charged for the murder of Takeoff.{{Cite web |last=Zuvanich |first=Adam |date=2023-05-25 |title=Accused Takeoff shooter Patrick Clark indicted on murder charges by Harris County grand jury – Houston Public Media |url=https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2023/05/25/452877/accused-takeoff-shooter-patrick-clark-indicted-on-murder-charges-by-harris-county-grand-jury/ |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=Houston Public Media |language=en-US}}
- On May 30, DaniLeigh was arrested for a DUI in Miami-Dade County, Florida.{{Cite web |last=Carras |first=Christi |date=2023-05-30 |title=DaniLeigh arrested on DUI charge after alleged hit-and-run in Miami Beach |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-05-30/danileigh-arrested-dui-miami-beach-hit-and-run |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}
=June=
- On June 7, Tupac Shakur was honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.{{Cite web |last=France |first=Lisa Respers |date=2023-06-08 |title=Tupac Shakur receives posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/08/entertainment/tupac-hollywood-walk-fame/index.html |access-date=2023-06-14 |website=CNN |language=en}} On the same day, Blueface was arrested in Las Vegas on robbery charges.{{Cite magazine |last=Aniftos |first=Rania |date=2023-06-07 |title=Blueface Arrested in Las Vegas for Robbery |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/blueface-arrested-las-vegas-robbery-1235348664/ |access-date=2023-06-14 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}
- On June 9, Jamarcus Johnson pleaded guilty and was charged for the murder of Young Dolph.{{Cite web |last=Sainz |first=Adrian |date=2023-06-09 |title=Man pleads guilty to helping 2 others accused in the fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph in Memphis |url=https://apnews.com/article/young-dolph-rapper-killed-fec02d3b8ac947d1674603a807a4fc11 |access-date=2023-06-14 |website=Associated Press |language=en}}
- On June 12, the trial for YNW Melly on charges of first-degree murder began.{{cite magazine |last=Blake |first=Cole |date=April 11, 2023 |title=YNW Melly's Trial Begins Jury Selection |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/658370-ynw-mellys-trial-begins-jury-selection |magazine=HotNewHipHop |access-date=April 11, 2023}}{{cite magazine |last=Cummings-Grady |first=Mackenzie |date=April 11, 2023 |title=YNW MELLY'S MURDER TRIAL GETS UNDERWAY |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/ynw-melly-murder-trial-underway |magazine=HipHopDX |access-date=April 11, 2023}}
- On June 16, Quando Rondo was arrested in Chatham County, Georgia, for drug conspiracy and gang activity.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-20 |title=Rapper Quando Rondo jailed on drug, gang charges in Georgia |url=https://apnews.com/article/quando-rondo-rapper-arrest-jail-b89c811e80dd81ed4f5e42905cc0e1f3 |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=Associated Press |language=en}}
- On June 18, Big Pokey collapsed and later died from cardiac arrest while performing at a bar in Beaumont, Texas.{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Gareth |date=19 June 2023 |title=Houston rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing during performance |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65948497 |accessdate=19 June 2023}}
- On June 21, XXL released their 2023 Freshman Class, including Finesse2tymes, Lola Brooke, Rob49, Fridayy, GloRilla, 2Rare, SleazyWorld Go, Central Cee, Real Boston Richey, Luh Tyler, TiaCorine, and DC the Don.{{cite web |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/2023-xxl-freshman-class-revealed/ |title=2023 XXL Freshman Class Revealed |website=XXL Mag |access-date=June 22, 2023}}
- On June 23, Jacquees was arrested for battery in Gwinnett County, Georgia.{{Cite web |last=Ju |first=Shirley |date=2023-06-28 |title=Jacquees Arrested For Allegedly Biting A Woman |url=https://thesource.com/2023/06/28/jacquees-arrested-for-allegedly-biting-a-woman/ |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=The Source |language=en-US}}
- On June 26, Melle Mel, of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, was arrested for domestic violence.{{Cite magazine |last=Eustice |first=Kyle |date=2023-06-29 |title=Rap Pioneer Melle Mel Charged With Felony Domestic Violence |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/melle-mel-charged-felony-domestic-violence-1234780423/ |access-date=2023-06-29 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}
- On June 27, Casanova was sentenced to 15 years in prison.{{Cite web |last=Callas |first=Brad |title=Casanova Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Racketeering and Narcotics Charges |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/brad-callas/casanova-prison-15-year-sentence-racketeering-narcotics-charges |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=Complex |language=en-us}} On the same day, Drake was awarded the key to Shelby County in Memphis.{{Cite web |last=Callas |first=Brad |title=Drake Receives Key to Shelby County, Memphis |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/brad-callas/drake-receives-key-to-shelby-county-memphis |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}
=July=
- On July 2, a shooting at a nightclub in Wichita, Kansas, where Mozzy was performing at left 7 injured and 1 dead. Mozzy was briefly detained and released later that night.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-03 |title=Sacramento rapper Mozzy briefly detained after Kansas nightclub shooting, police say - CBS Sacramento |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/sacramento-rapper-mozzy-briefly-detained-after-kansas-nightclub-shooting-police-say/ |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=CBS Sacramento |language=en-US}}
- On July 5, MF DOOM's cause of death was revealed as angioedema.{{Cite web |last=Dunworth |first=Liberty |date=2023-07-05 |title=MF Doom's cause of death revealed |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/mf-dooms-cause-of-death-revealed-3464958 |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}
- On July 20, SpotemGottem was arrested for gun possession, burglary and fleeing a police officer.{{Cite web |last=Crespo |first=Veronica |date=2023-07-20 |title=Rapper SpotemGottem arrested after high speed chase in North Miami Beach |url=https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/07/20/rapper-spottemgottem-arrested-after-high-speed-chase-in-north-miami-beach/ |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=WPLG |language=en}} On the same day, G Herbo pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making a false statement to a federal official.{{Cite web |last=Meisner |first=Jason |date=2023-07-19 |title=Rapper G Herbo faces potentially years in prison after guilty plea |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-g-herbo-chicago-rapper-pleads-guilty-federal-fraud-charges-20230719-o33a2tgmrvbr5cqwu7vg2m4r7q-story.html |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=Chicago Tribune}}
- On July 22, the double murder trial for YNW Melly concluded. The trial ended with a hung jury, and the judge declared a mistrial.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-22 |title=Murder trial of rapper YNW Melly ends in mistrial after jury deadlocks; retrial likely |url=https://apnews.com/article/ynw-melly-murder-trial-florida-70a72f2f6d095e89a43f65eff94536c1 |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=AP News |language=en}}
- On July 24, Quavo was aboard a yacht in Miami, Florida when it was robbed by an armed crew.{{Cite web |last=Mahadevan |first=Tara |date=July 24, 2023 |title=Quavo Was on Miami Yacht Where Alleged Robbery Transpired, Rapper Not Involved |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/cmplxtara-mahadevan/quavo-miami-yacht-alleged-strong-arm-robbery |access-date=2023-07-25 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}
=August=
- On August 2, Lizzo was sued for allegedly creating a hostile work environment by sexually harassing and weight shaming her dancers.{{Cite web |last1=Dasrath |first1=Diana |last2=Stelloh |first2=Tim |date=2023-08-09 |title=More allegations against Lizzo surface in wake of lawsuit alleging harassment, weight-shaming |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/celebrity/lawyers-ex-lizzo-dancers-say-are-reviewing-complaints-wake-lawsuit-rcna98677 |access-date=2023-08-11 |website=NBC News |language=en}}
- On August 7, DJ Casper died of kidney and liver cancer at the age of 58.{{cite news |date=7 August 2023 |title=Chicago native DJ Capser, creator of the "Cha-Cha Slide," has died |publisher=CBS News Chicago |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/dj-casper-cha-cha-slide-dies/ |access-date=8 August 2023}}
- On August 8, Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-08-08 |title=Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/tory-lanez-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-for-shooting-megan-thee-stallion/ |access-date=2023-08-11 |website=BrooklynVegan |language=en-US}}
- On August 10, 6ix9ine was arrested in Miami, Florida for failing to appear in court.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-10 |title=Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine arrested in Palm Beach County - CBS Miami |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/rapper-tekashi-6ix9ine-arrested-palm-beach-county/ |access-date=2023-08-11 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}
- August 11 represents the 50th anniversary of hip hop music and culture, and a concert honoring this milestone took place at Yankee Stadium. Run-DMC was the headline act, and a group of hip hop founders performed including Cindy Campbell and her brother DJ Kool Herc.{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/run-dmc-to-headline-50th-anniversary-of-hip-hop-concert-at-yankee-stadium/ |title=Run-D.M.C. to Headline 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Concert at Yankee Stadium |last=Strauss |first=Matthew |date=June 5, 2023 |website=Pitchfork |access-date=June 21, 2023}}
- On August 13, it was reported that Magoo had died at the age of 50.{{Cite web |last=Giacomazzo |first=Bernadette |date=2023-08-13 |title=Magoo Has Reportedly Passed Away At Age 50 |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/magoo-died-age-50 |access-date=2023-08-14 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}
- On August 15, it was reported that Young Capone had died at the age of 35 after he went missing in Chicago, Illinois.{{Cite magazine |last=Bowenbank |first=Starr |date=2023-08-18 |title=Rapper Young Capone Dead at 35 After Being Reported Missing |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/young-capone-dead-rapper-dies-obituary-1235395170/ |access-date=2023-09-08 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}
- On August 19, Gunplay was arrested in Miami, Florida for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment, and child abuse.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-21 |title=South Florida rapper Gunplay arrested, facing several charges - CBS Miami |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-rapper-gunplay-facing-several-charges/ |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}
- On August 20, Blac Youngsta's brother was killed at a gas station in Memphis, Tennessee.{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Joe |title=Blac Youngsta Mourns Brother Who Was Fatally Shot In Memphis: 'Life Will Never Be the Same' |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/backwoodsaltar/blac-youngsta-mourns-brother-fatally-shot |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=Complex |language=en-us}} On the same day, felony murder charges against Lul Tim for involvement in King Von's killing were dropped.{{Cite web |last=Fofana |first=Oumou |date=2023-08-21 |title=Lawyer confirms Lul Tim murder charges have been dropped in King Von case |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-08-21/323045/charges-against-lul-tim-dropped-in-king-von-murder-case/ |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=Revolt |language=en-US}}
- On August 23, Blueface was stabbed at a gym in Los Angeles, California.{{Cite web |last=Valdez |first=Jonah |date=2023-08-23 |title=Rapper Blueface is hospitalized after being stabbed at a Reseda boxing gym |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-08-23/blueface-rapper-stabbed-reseda-boxing-gym |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}} On the same day, Polo G, alongside his brother Trench Baby, was arrested following a police raid at his house in Los Angeles, California.{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Joe |date=August 23, 2023 |title=Polo G and His Brother Arrested on Assault, Robbery, and Kidnapping Charges (UPDATE) |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/backwoodsaltar/polo-g-placed-in-handcuffs-following-raid-at-his-house |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}
- On August 24, Burmese artist Byu Har was sentenced to 20 years in prison for criticizing the military-controlled government's inability to provide electricity to Yangon - a harsher sentence than other celebrities found guilty of criticism.{{cite news |title= A Burmese hip-hop artist is jailed for 20 years for criticizing Myanmar's military leaders |url=https://apnews.com/article/myanmar-hiphop-jailed-byu-har-min-oat-ac3e485a25abb2f93ff049c983125e2d |date=24 August 2023 |work=AP News |language=en}}
- On August 29, August 08 died at the age of 31.{{Cite web |last=Pearis |first=Bill |date=2023-08-29 |title=Def Jam singer & producer August 08 has died |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/def-jam-singer-producer-august-08-has-died/ |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=BrooklynVegan |language=en-US}}
=September=
- On September 3, Chrisean Rock gave birth to her first child.{{Cite web |last=Gilbert |first=Natalee |date=2023-09-05 |title=Chrisean Rock Shares First Photo of Her Newborn Son With Blueface |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/chrisean-rock-blueface-newborn-son-photo/ |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=XXL |language=en}}
- On September 5, B.G. was released from prison in New Orleans, Louisiana.{{Cite magazine |last=Mier |first=Tomás |date=2023-09-06 |title=Hot Boys Rapper B.G. Released From Prison: 'My Last Birthday Being Buried Alive' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hot-boys-rapper-bg-released-prison-1234818987/ |access-date=2023-09-08 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}
- On September 9, the intersection of Ludlow Street and Rivington Street in New York City, featured on the cover of Paul's Boutique, was renamed to Beastie Boys Square.{{Cite web |last=Richards |first=Will |date=2023-09-10 |title='Paul's Boutique' intersection officially renamed Beastie Boys Square |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/pauls-boutique-intersection-officially-renamed-beastie-boys-square-3495757 |access-date=2023-09-19 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}
- On September 15, Diddy received the key to New York City.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-15 |title=New York City mayor gives Sean 'Diddy' Combs a key to the city during a ceremony in Times Square |url=https://apnews.com/article/diddy-nyc-key-mayor-931374043b517759b347f154083561dc |access-date=2023-09-19 |website=Associated Press |language=en}}
- On September 22, Krayzie Bone was hospitalized after coughing up blood in his sleep due to sarcoidosis.{{Cite web |last=Del Rosario|first=Alexandria |date=2023-09-25 |title=Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is hospitalized, manager confirms |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-09-25/krayzie-bone-hospitalized-bone-thugs-n-harmony |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928003810/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-09-25/krayzie-bone-hospitalized-bone-thugs-n-harmony|archive-date=28 September 2023 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}
- On September 29, Duane Davis was arrested in connection with the murder of Tupac Shakur in September 1996, in Las Vegas, Nevada.{{cite web |last1=Ritter |first1=Ken |last2=Yamat |first2=Rio |last3=Press |first3=Associated |date=29 September 2023 |title=AP sources: Las Vegas police arrest man on suspicion of murder in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur |url=https://m.lasvegassun.com/news/2023/sep/29/ap-sources-las-vegas-police-arrest-man-on-suspicio/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930000438/https://m.lasvegassun.com/news/2023/sep/29/ap-sources-las-vegas-police-arrest-man-on-suspicio/ |archive-date=September 30, 2023 |access-date=29 September 2023 |newspaper=Las Vegas Sun}}
=October=
- On October 3, the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards were held. Kendrick Lamar won the most awards with four: Hip Hop Artist of the Year, Best Live Performer, Lyricist of the Year, and Video Director of the Year, alongside Dave Free. Drake and 21 Savage won Best Duo/Group and Hip Hop Album of the Year for Her Loss. Lil Uzi Vert won Best Hip Hop Video and Song of the Year for "Just Wanna Rock".{{Cite web |last=Gonzalez |first=Alex |date=2023-10-11 |title=Here Are All The Winners From The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards |url=https://uproxx.com/music/bet-hip-hop-awards-winners-2023-list/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}}
- On October 9, retrial for YNW Melly on charges of murder began.{{Cite web |last=Batchelor |first=Amanda |date=2023-08-04 |title=Rapper YNW Melly to be re-tried in double murder case following mistrial |url=https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/08/04/hearing-to-be-held-in-broward-for-rapper-ynw-melly-following-mistrial/ |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=WPLG |language=en}}
- On October 17, Gucci Mane and T.I. squashed their beef after 20 years.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jon |date=2023-10-18 |title=Gucci Mane and T.I. make history by burying the hatchet at Atlanta show |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-10-18/331332/gucci-mane-squashes-beef-with-t-i-at-atlanta-concert/ |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=Revolt |language=en-US}}
- On October 20, Yung Bleu was arrested for battery.{{Cite web |last=Coleman II |first=C. Vernon |date=2023-10-19 |title=Yung Bleu Arrested for Battery, Accused of Attacking Woman Over Custody Dispute |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/yung-bleu-arrested-battery/ |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=XXL Mag |language=en}}
- On October 31, two suspects were charged in the murder of PnB Rock.{{Cite magazine |last=Dillon |first=Nancy |date=2023-10-30 |title=PnB Rock Murder: Two New Suspects Charged |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pnb-rock-murder-new-suspects-1234866139/ |access-date=2023-11-03 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}
=November=
- On November 3, a section of MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland, California, where Tupac Shakur had previously lived, was renamed to Tupac Shakur Way.{{Cite web |last=Chazaro |first=Alan |date=2023-11-03 |title='Tupac Shakur Way' Unveiled in Oakland as Rap Icon Gets His Own Street |url=https://www.kqed.org/arts/13937563/tupac-shakur-way-oakland-street-renaming |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=KQED |language=en-us}}
- On November 7, C-Knight of The Dove Shack died of a stroke at the age of 52.{{Cite web |last=Sadler |first=Armon |date=2023-11-08 |title=C-Knight, Member Of The Dove Shack, Dead At 52 |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/c-knight-dove-shack-dead-52-1234810602/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=Vibe |language=en-US}}
- On November 8, Ralo was released from prison.{{Cite web |last=Cowen |first=Trace William |date=November 8, 2023 |title=Ralo Released From Prison, Shares Video for Comeback Single "First Day Out" (UPDATE) |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/ralo-released-from-prison |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}
- On November 17, Diddy's former partner Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit against him accusing him of rape, sex trafficking, and physical abuse.{{Cite news |last=Sisario |first=Ben |date=November 16, 2023 |title=Sean Combs Is Accused by Cassie of Rape and Years of Abuse in Lawsuit |no-pp=y |work=The New York Times |type=Digital |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/16/arts/music/sean-combs-diddy-cassie-rape-lawsuit.html |access-date=November 16, 2023}}
- On November 23, Towne Center Drive in Compton, California was renamed to Eazy Street in honor of Eazy-E.{{Cite web |last=Dixson |first=Brennon |last2= |last3= |last4= |date=2023-11-23 |title=Compton honors late N.W.A rapper Eazy-E by naming a street after him |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-11-23/compton-eazy-e-street |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}
- On November 27, the trial for Young Thug on RICO charges began.{{Cite news |last=Coscarelli |first=Joe |date=2023-12-12 |title=Young Thug’s YSL RICO Trial: What to Know |url=https://www.nytimes.com/article/young-thug-ysl-rico-trial.html |access-date=2024-01-08 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}
=December=
- On December 6, Sauce Walka was arrested for evading arrest In Harris County, Texas.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-08 |title=Houston rapper Sauce Walka arrested for chase that reached up to 130 mph, DA's office says |url=https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/sauce-walka-chase-arrested-houston-texas/285-63b63193-4381-49d3-b0cf-1ca84adfdaa0 |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=KHOU |language=en-US}}
- On December 7, Kodak Black was arrested for possession of cocaine in Plantation, Florida.{{Cite web |last=Hamacher |first=Brian |date=2023-12-07 |title=Rapper Kodak Black leaves jail after arrest for cocaine possession, other charges in Plantation |url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/rapper-kodak-black-arrested-on-cocaine-possession-and-other-charges-in-plantation/3178584/ |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=NBC 6 South Florida |language=en-US}}
- On December 8, Quando Rondo was arrested on federal drug charges in Savannah, Georgia.{{Cite web |last=Giacomazzo |first=Bernadette |date=2023-12-10 |title=Quando Rondo Arrested On New Federal Drug Charges Amid Ongoing Gang-Related Case |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/quando-rondo-federal-drug-charges-arrest |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}
- On December 9, 2 Chainz was hospitalized with neck injuries after his car was struck by a drunk driver.{{Cite web |last= |last2= |last3= |last4= |date=2023-12-09 |title=Hip-hop artist 2 Chainz rushed to hospital early Saturday after car accident in Miami |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-12-09/hip-hop-artist-2-chainz-rushed-to-hospital-early-saturday-after-car-accident-in-miami |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}
- On December 10, Rich the Kid was arrested for trespassing a police investigation of a bomb threat in Miami Beach, Florida.{{Cite web |last=Galarza |first=Monica |date=2023-12-11 |title=‘I'll bond out in 20 minutes': Rapper Rich the Kid arrested in Miami Beach for trespassing police investigation |url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/ill-bond-out-in-20-minutes-rapper-rich-the-kid-arrested-in-miami-beach-for-trespassing-police-investigation/3181072/ |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=NBC 6 South Florida |language=en-US}}
Released albums
=January=
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|+ ! scope="col" | Day ! scope="col" | Artist(s) ! scope="col" | Album ! scope="col" | Record label(s) ! scope="col" | Entering chart position |
1
| Dear California | COB, Hitmaker Distribution | |
5
| Dusty Locane & Kajun Waters | -95 Degrees | 95MM, EMPIRE | |
rowspan="4" | 6
| Coke Boys, Epic Records |
|
Real Boston Richey
| Public Housing, Pt. 2 | Open Shift Distribution |
|
YoungBoy Never Broke Again
| Never Broke Again, Motown Records |
|
Zaytoven
| Only One | Zaytoven Global LLC | |
9
| 03 Greedo & Mike Free | Free 03 | Alamo Records, Sony Music Entertainment | |
rowspan="7" | 13
| 21 Lil Harold | After the Curse | Slaughter Gang Entertainment, Epic Records | |
BabyTron
| The Hip Hop Lab, EMPIRE |
|
Clavish
|
|
Declaime & Madlib
| In the Beginning (Vol. 3) | SomeOthaShip Connect, Fat Beats | |
Sematary
| Butcher House | Haunted Mound | |
Skyzoo & The Other Guys
| The Mind of a Saint | First Generation Rich, HiPNOTT Records{{cite web |title=The Mind of a Saint by Skyzoo & the Other Guys on Amazon Music |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRQ2M8MD |access-date=January 13, 2023 |website=Amazon Inc.}} | |
Teejayx6
| Fraudulent | TF Entertainment | |
rowspan="8" | 20
| Autumn! | ##B4GC3 ##B4GC3 | Self-released | |
Boldy James & RichGains
| Indiana Jones | Self-released | |
Chiddy Bang
| Lunch | Adventure Records | |
Gloss Up
| Before the Gloss Up | |
Ice Spice
| Like..? | 10K Projects, Capitol Records |
|
Oddisee
| Outer Note Label | |
Rose Villain
| |
Trippie Redd
| 10K Projects, Universal Music Group |
|
rowspan="8" | 27
| BiC Fizzle | Clark Street Baby | 1017 Records, Atlantic Records | |
Don Trip
| Gotham City | MRVL Recording Group, Connect Music | |
King Vision Ultra
| PTP | |
Lil Yachty
| Concrete Records, Quality Control, Motown Records |
|
Reuben Vincent
| Love is War | Jamla Records, Roc Nation | |
Styles P
| Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still a Wolf | Empire Distribution{{cite web |title=Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still a Wolf by Styles P on Amazon Music |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS77PSYD |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=Amazon Inc.}} | |
Summrs
| Stuck in My Ways | Virgin Records, Universal Music Group | |
tana
| GAULTIER | Galactic Records, Interscope Records | |
31
| Big Boogie | Definition of Big Dude | CMG | |
=February=
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |
scope="col" | Day
! scope="col" | Artist(s) ! scope="col" | Album ! scope="col" | Record label(s) ! scope="col" | Entering chart position |
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rowspan="2" | 1
| OURS, Genie Music |
|
Kevin Gates
| The Luca Brasi Story (A Decade of Brasi) | Bread Winners' Association, Atlantic Records | |
rowspan="3" | 3
| 2KBABY | Scared 2 Love | |
Ace Hood
| Body Bag Vol. 6 | Hood Nation, EMPIRE | |
JayDaYoungan
| Forever 23 2x | DNF Partners, Atlantic Records |
|
rowspan="9" | 10
| Amar |
|
Dusty Locane
| From da Flu with Luv | 95MM, EMPIRE | |
Enchanting
| Luv Scarred / No Luv (Deluxe) | 1017 Records, Atlantic Records | |
Fendi P & Cheeze Beatz
| LS3 | Jet Life Recordings, Atlantic Records, EMPIRE | |
J.I the Prince of N.Y
| One Way or Another | G*Starr Entertainment | |
Kash Doll & DJ Drama
| Back on Dexter: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape | Kash Doll Enterprises, MNRK Records | |
Lance Skiiiwalker
| Audiodidactic | |
Shy Glizzy
| Flowers | Glizzy Gang, 300 Entertainment | |
Smokepurpp
| Anti | Alamo Records, Sony Music Entertainment | |
11
| Horseshoe Gang | Deme Lovewin Kenny | |
rowspan="2" | 14
| The Loyal | Self-released | |
YN Jay
| Coming 2 Coochie Land | YN Records | |
15
| Where Dreams Are Made | |
rowspan="11" | 17
| The Secret Weapon | 1017 Records, Atlantic Records |
|
Celestaphone
| Drumhex | |
D. Savage
| Mafia Musik | D Savage Enterprise, EMPIRE | |
Jay Critch
| Jugg Season | Talk Money Entertainment, EMPIRE | |
Kxllswxtch
| The Walls Have Eyes | KILL!, EMPIRE | |
MadeinTYO
| NEO TYO | Private Club Records, Commission Music | |
Nappy Nina
| Mourning Due | LucidHaus | |
Oh No
| Good Vibes | |
Skrillex
|
|
Violent J
| Bloody Sunday | |
Wesley Joseph
| GLOW | Secretly Canadian, EEVILTWINN | |
18
| Skrillex | |
22
| Maxo | Even God Has a Sense of Humor | |
rowspan="25" | 24
| AKA | Sony Music Entertainment Africa | |
Algiers
| Shook | Matador Records | |
ALLBLACK
| Born to Score | Play Runners Association, EMPIRE | |
Asian Doll
| Let's Do a Drill 2 | Doll Gang Records | |
BabyTron
| Out on Bond | The Hip Hop Lab, EMPIRE | |
Blac Youngsta
| Bank Appointment | Heavy Camp, Create Music Group | |
Canibus & Johnny Slash
| Self Licking Ice Cream Cone | Holy Toledo Productions, Revel Distro | |
Cappadonna & Shaka Amazulu The 7th
| African Killa Beez | Black Stone of Mecca | |
Don Toliver
| Cactus Jack Records, Atlantic Records |
|
Fredo Bang
| Ape Talk | Se Lavi, Def Jam Records | |
Hell Razah & RoadsArt
| Renaissance Art | RoadsArt Records | |
Key Glock
| Paper Route Empire, EMPIRE |
|
KXNG Crooked & Joell Ortiz
| JFKLAX | Hitmaker Distribution{{cite web |title=JFKLAX EP by KXNG Crooked and Joell Ortiz on Amazon Music |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVPMPZB3 |access-date=February 24, 2023 |website=Amazon Inc.}} | |
Lecrae
| Church Clothes 4: Dry Clean Only | Reach Records | |
Logic
| Three Oh One Productions |
|
Nina Chuba
| Glas | Jive Germany, Sony Music | |
Radamiz
| Gnashing, Teeth | Big Enough Home | |
Russ Millions
| One of a Kind | Dream Like Records | |
Rv
| Inconspicuous | Self-released | |
Sada Baby
| Shonuff | Hitmaker Music Group, Blac Noize! | |
$uicideboy$ & Shakewell
| Shameless $uicide | G*59 Records |
|
Tha God Fahim
| Iron Bull | Nature Sound | |
Watsky
| Intention | Symmetry 3.3 Music | |
Xanman
| Snake Me | Xanmann | |
Yeat
|
|
27
| Rome Streetz & Big Ghost Ltd | Wasn't Built in a Day | Big Ghost Ltd. Music | |
28
| Gumbo |
|
=March=
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |
scope="col" | Day
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2
| Zion VIII | Jamla Records | |
rowspan="10" | 3
| Dreamville, Interscope Records |
|
Finesse2tymes
| 90 Days Later | Bread Gang, Atlantic Records | |
Gawne
| SEVEN | GAWNE LLC | |
Lil' Flip
| 333 | GT Digital, Clover G{{cite web |title=333 EP by Lil' Flip on Amazon Music |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX4TM527 |access-date=March 3, 2023 |website=Amazon Inc.}} | |
Mach-Hommy & Tha God Fahim
| Notorious Dump Legends: Volume 2 | Self-released | |
Macklemore
| Ben | Bendo LLC |
|
Real Boston Richey
| Trapping & Finessing | Open Shift Distribution | |
Slowthai
| UGLY | Method Records, Interscope |
|
Ufo361
| Love My Life | Stay High, Groove Attack | |
Young Noble & Deuce Deuce
| Purpose | Concrete Enterprise{{cite web |title=Purpose by Young Noble and Deuce Deuce on Amazon Music |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX23QLG2 |access-date=March 3, 2023 |website=Amazon Inc.}} | |
6
| Talib Kweli & Madlib | Self-released | |
7
| iayze | Reverence | Simple Stupid Records, Geffen Records | |
rowspan="10" | 10
| 29 | |
BONES & Greaf
| TheWitch&TheWizard | TeamSESH, EMPIRE | |
Conway the Machine & Jae Skeese
| Pain Provided Profit | Drumwork, EMPIRE | |
G Perico & DJ Drama
| Hot Shot | Perico's Innerprize LLC, EMPIRE | |
Jim Jones & Hitmaka
| Back in My Prime | Vamplife, EMPIRE | |
Murs
| speak n spell | Mid90s | |
Musiq Soulchild & Hit-Boy
| Victims & Villains | SoulStar Music Company | |
Pouya
| Gator | All But 6 | |
RXKNephew
| Till I'm Dead | New Breed Trapper | |
Zaytoven
| Street Credentials | Famillar Territory, MNRK Records | |
11
| stop tryna hack my face book | Self-released | |
12
| Not Fin Be on No Streaming Services Vol. 1. | AintNobodyCool | |
13
| Kai | Rover |
|
15
| Yung Mal | Iceburg Where U Been | Alamo Records, Sony Music | |
rowspan="2" | 16
| AOMG |
|
Upchurch
| Pioneer | Mud to Gold Entertainment | |
rowspan="8" | 17
| Rimas |
|
EST Gee
| Mad | Warlike, CMG, Interscope Records |
|
Lil Keed
| |
Lil Pump
| Self-released | |
Money Man
| Red Eye | Black Circle, EMPIRE |
|
Quin NFN
| Never on Time | NFN Entertainment, EMPIRE | |
Rich Amiri
| Evolution | |
T-Pain
| |
22
| The Legacy | Dogg Pound Records, Rich & Ruthless Records | |
rowspan="3" | 23
| La Vida es Una |
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Navy Blue
| Ways of Knowing | Def Jam, Freedom Sounds | |
Rylo Rodriguez
| Sorry Four the Delay | Self-released | |
rowspan="12" | 24
| Halfway There | Alamo Records | |
6lack
| Love Renaissance, Interscope Records |
|
Hit-Boy
| Surf or Drown | Surf Club | |
ICECOLDBISHOP
| GENERATIONAL CURSE | Ice Cold Entertainment, Epic Records, Sony Music Entertainment | |
Jae Skeese
| Abolished Uncertainties | Drumwork, EMPIRE | |
Jasiah
| 3 | |
Jimin
| Face |
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JPEGMafia & Danny Brown
|
|
Kool Keith & Real Bad Man
| Serpent | Real Bad Man Records | |
Kota the Friend & Statik Selektah
| To See a Sunset | Venice Music | |
Quando Rondo
| Recovery | Never Broke Again, Atlantic Records | |
TisaKorean
| Let Me Update My Status | Jazzzy | |
28
| Microphone Fiend | Self-released | |
rowspan="14" | 31
| Autumn! | Golden Child, Chapter 3 | Self-released | |
B. Cool-Aid
| |
Chlöe
| Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records |
|
DJ Drama
| I'm Really Like That | Generation Now, Atlantic Records |
|
Juicy J
| Mental Trillness | Trippy Music LLC | |
Larry June & The Alchemist
| The Freeminded, ALC Records, EMPIRE |
|
Lil Wayne
| Young Money Records, Republic Records |
|
Luh Tyler
| My Vision | Motion Music, Atlantic Records | |
Madame
| L'amore | |
Matt Ox
| Ai.Ox | OX | |
Powfu
| tell me your feelings and i won't tell you mine pt. 2 | |
Ric Wilson, Chromeo & A-Trak
| CLUSTERFUNK | Free Disco, EMPIRE | |
Royce da 5'9"
| The Heaven Experience EP | Heaven Studios, LLC{{cite web |title=The Heaven Experience EP by Royce da 5'9" on Amazon Music |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPV5VCMN |access-date=March 31, 2023 |website=Amazon Inc.}} | |
Tyler, the Creator
| Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale | |
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| For Motivational Use Only, Vol. 1 | Jet Life Recordings, So So Def Recordings{{cite web |title=For Motivational Use Only, Vol. 1 EP by Curren$y and Jermaine Dupri on Amazon Music |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZTLZ65R |access-date=April 4, 2023 |website=Amazon Inc.}} | |
5
| Fly Anakin & Foisey | Skinemaxxx (Side A) | Lex Records | |
rowspan="2" | 6
| Blac Sheep | Heavy Camp, Create Music Group | |
Gucci Mane
| 1017 Up Next | 1017 Records, Atlantic Records | |
rowspan="10" | 7
| Kenny Muney | Blue Muney | Paper Route Empire, EMPIRE | |
Meyhem Lauren, Madlib & DJ Muggs
| Champagne for Breakfast | |
Mozzy
| Kollect Kall | |
NF
| Hope | NF Real Music, Capitol Records |
|
Nym Lo & Statik Selektah
| From The Horse's Mouth | MNRK Records, Surface Noise Records | |
Planet Giza
| Ready When You Are | Quiet Note | |
Rae Sremmurd
| EarDrummers, Interscope Records |
|
Rittz
| MellowLOvation Music | CNT Records | |
Slump6s
| Forgive Never Forget | Field Trip, Republic Records | |
Tyler, the Creator
| |
rowspan="12" | 14
| Avelino | God Save the Streets | More Music Records, OddChild Music |
|
Black Thought & El Michels Affair
| Big Crown Records | |
BONES & Eddy Baker
| Jones Peak | TeamSESH, EMPIRE | |
Dinner Party
| Sounds of Crenshaw, EMPIRE | |
French the Kid
| No Signal | Drop Out UK |
|
Grafh & 38 Spesh
| Art of Words | TCF Music Group | |
Kwengface
| The Memoir | Self-released | |
NLE Choppa
|
|
Pi'erre Bourne
| Grails | SossHouse, Interscope Records | |
Prof
| Horse | Stophouse Music Group |
|
Troy Ave
| Dear Hater I Won | BSB Records | |
Yung Bleu
| Moon Boy University, EMPIRE |
|
19
| Redveil | Self-released | |
rowspan="2" | 20
| Quickfix: Level 3: Level Up | The Life Apparel | |
Matt Ox & Surf Gang
| OXygen | Surf Gang Records | |
rowspan="11" | 21
| Agust D | D-Day | Big Hit |
|
Hotboy Wes
| Left For Dead, Vol. 1 | 1017 Records, Atlantic Records | |
Iann Dior
| Leave Me Where You Found Me | Internet Money Records, 10K Projects | |
Lloyd Banks
| The Course of the Inevitable III: Pieces of My Pain | Money by Any Means, EMPIRE{{cite web |title=The Course of The Inevitable III: Pieces of My Pain by Lloyd Banks on Amazon Music |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1RHGL4S |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=Amazon Inc.}} | |
M-Dot
| egO anD The eneMy 2: A Dissolute Paradise | Self-released | |
Peezy
| Ghetto | #Boyz Entertainment, EMPIRE | |
Post Malone
|
|
Songer
| SKALA | Hard Reality |
|
Swizz Beatz
| Hip Hop 50, Vol. 2 | Mass Appeal Records, Def Jam Recordings | |
YoungBoy Never Broke Again
|
|
Zombie Juice
| Love Without Conditions | Terp World | |
25
| Taeyang | The Black Label, Interscope Records |
|
rowspan="13" | 28
| BlueBucksClan & Drakeo the Ruler | Legendary | |
G Herbo
| Strictly 4 My Fans 2 | Machine Entertainment Group, 150 Dream Team |
|
Homixide Gang
| Snot or Not | |
Ill Bill
| Billy | Uncle Howie Records, Fat Beats | |
Jack Harlow
| Jackman |
|
KAMAUU
| LACUNA in The House Of Mirrors | Atlantic Recording Corporation | |
Nines
|
|
Rowdy Rebel & Fetty Luciano
| Splash Brothers | Self-released | |
Shordie Shordie
| A Life for Two | |
Summrs
| Ghost | Self-released | |
Tee Grizzley & Skilla Baby
| Controversy | Grizzley Gang, 300 Entertainment | |
Tony Shhnow
| Love Streak | Self-released | |
YUNGMORPHEUS
| From Whence It Came | |
29
| 4:23 | MWA Music | |
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| B.I | 131 |
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| City Slang | |
Metro Boomin
| Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture) | Boominati Worldwide, Republic Records |
|
Moneybagg Yo
|
|
Speakers Corner Quartet
| OTIH | |
Stray Kids
| 5-Star | JYP Entertainment, Republic Records |
|
Toosii
| Naujour | SCMG, Capitol Records |
|
X-Raided
| A Prayer in Hell | Strange Music, Bloc Star Evolution, INgrooves | |
4
| Dave & Central Cee | Neighbourhood, Live Yours | |
5
| Taeyong | Shalala | SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment |
|
rowspan="2" | 6
| BabyTron | 6 | The Hip Hop Lab, EMPIRE | |
Kenny Mason
| 6 | |
rowspan="10" | 9
| 7xvethegenius & DJ Green Lantern | The Genius Tape | Drumwork, EMPIRE | |
Bizarre & Foul Mouth
| HGG2 | Readhead, Middle Finger Music | |
Boldy James & ChanHays
| Prisoner of Circumstance | Droppin Science Productions | |
Doe Boy
| Beezy | |
Fat Trel
| Nightmare on E Street 2 | |
Rah Swish
| 9 Shots in the Ruger | 20nyne Entertainment, EMPIRE | |
Rob49
| 4GOD II | Rebel, Geffen Records | |
Sexyy Red
| Open Shift, Gamma |
|
Statik Selektah
| Round Trip | |
Youngs Teflon & Tiny Boost
| Purple Hearts | The Sharks |
|
10
| Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire & Madlib | I'm Alive | Self-released | |
13
| Radamiz | 3 Days Outside Your Body | Big Enough Home | |
rowspan="2" | 14
| SoFaygo | Go+ | |
Wiz Khalifa
| See Ya | |
rowspan="6" | 16
| 6ix9ine | La Corporación | |
Certified Trapper
| Trapper of the Year | Signal Records, Columbia Records | |
Gunna
| YSL Records, 300 Entertainment |
|
Killer Mike
| MICHAEL | VLNS, Loma Vista |
|
Kool Keith
| |
Mike Dimes
| TEXAS BOY | |
21
| Sara Jo | Bassivity Digital | |
rowspan="2" | 22
| Octavian | 22 | SexAm Club | |
Peso Pluma
| Génesis | Double P Records |
|
rowspan="17" | 23
| A.M. Music | |
Baby Money
| Young Nigga Old Soul 2 | |
Big Freedia
| Queen Diva Music | |
Coi Leray
| COI |
|
Curtis Waters
| BAD SON | Self-released | |
Danny Towers & DJ Scheme
| Safe House | TC Music, EMPIRE | |
rowspan="2" | E.D.I. Mean
| OG 3: La Bella Vita | rowspan="2" | O4L Digital{{cite web |title=OG 3: La Bella Vita EP by Edi Mean on Amazon Music |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6P82WQR |access-date=June 23, 2023 |website=Amazon Inc.}}{{cite web |title=The Hope Dealer, Pt. 3 EP by Edi Mean on Amazon Music |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7YTWWNN |access-date=June 23, 2023 |website=Amazon Inc.}} | |
The Hope Dealer, Pt. 3
| |
I.M
|
|
Kerser
| ABK, Warner Music Australia |
|
Lil Poppa
| Half Man Half Vamp | Rule #1, Interscope Records | |
Mac Miller
| Watching Movies with the Sound Off (10th Anniversary) | |
Nafe Smallz
| High Profile | Self-released |
|
TeeFlii & Dom Kennedy
| I Love Stocker | OPM | |
Theophilus London
| TL | Purple Money | |
UnoTheActivist
| Deadication 3 | Too Lost LLC | |
Young Thug
| YSL Records, 300 Entertainment, Atlantic Records |
|
26
| Shinee | Hard | SM |
|
27
| Veeze | Ganger | Navy Wavy LLC |
|
29
| Tainy | Data | Neon16 |
|
rowspan="10" | 30
| Bandokay | M.A.R.K | No Request, Polydor Records | |
Curren$y & Harry Fraud
| VICES | Jet Life Recordings{{Cite web |title=Drop a speedboat in the water if u ready for us. Andretti x @harryfraud 6/30 |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtrG64krLZ5/ |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=Instagram}} | |
Kota the Friend
| Protea | Fltbys | |
Lil Uzi Vert
| Generation Now, Atlantic Records{{Cite web |last=Galindo |first=Thomas |date=2023-06-19 |title=Lil Uzi Vert Reveals Release Date for 'The Pink Tape' |url=https://americansongwriter.com/lil-uzi-vert-reveals-release-date-for-the-pink-tape/ |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=American Songwriter |language=en-US}} |
|
Loski
| See You At The Gates | Self-released | |
Natanael Cano
| Warner Music, Rancho Humilde{{Cite web |last=Sacher |first=Andrew |date=2023-06-15 |title=Natanael Cano announces 'Nata Montana' album ft. Peso Pluma, Junior H, Gabito Ballesteros & more |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/natanael-cano-announces-nata-montana-album-ft-peso-pluma-junior-h-gabito-ballesteros-more/ |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=BrooklynVegan |language=en}} |
|
P Money
| Money Over Everyone 4 | Self-released | |
Rylo Rodriguez
| Been One | 4PF, Virgin Music{{Cite web |title="On the floor " single out now hardest shit I promise you 🔥🔥🔥 Been One 6/30 |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CtQYwFzMldN/?img_index=1 |access-date=2023-06-10 |website=Instagram}} |
|
The Alchemist
| ALC Records, EMPIRE{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Robin |date=2023-06-26 |title=Earl Sweatshirt, The Alchemist To Release New Album 'Flying High' {{!}} News |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/earl-sweatshirt-the-alchemist-to-release-new-album-flying-high/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Clash Magazine |language=en-GB}} | |
Tobi Lou & FARADA
| | Free Agency | |
=July=
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| S2 Entertainment |
|
Robb Bank$
| I Dnt txt back, I Dnt call | 430 ENT DEATHLESS | |
rowspan="10" | 7
| Kid$ Gotta Eat | Two twelve technologies | |
A$AP TyY
| 1840 LEX | AWAL Recordings | |
Conway the Machine
| Drumwork: The Album | Drumwork, EMPIRE{{Cite web |last=Cummings-Grady |first=Mackenzie |date=2023-02-02 |title=Conway The Machine Announces New Album & Docuseries On Drumwork Label |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/conway-the-machine-album-docuseries-drumwork |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}} | |
D-Block Europe
| DBE World | Self-released |
|
Dominic Fike
| Sunburn | Sandy Boys, Columbia Records |
|
Lucki
| S*X M*NEY DR*GS | EMPIRE |
|
Never Broke Again
| Green Flag Activity, Vol. 2 | Never Broke Again, Motown Records{{Citation |last= |title=Never Broke Again Presents: Green Flag Activity, Vol. 2 by Never Broke Again |date=2023-07-07 |url=https://music.apple.com/vu/album/never-broke-again-presents-green-flag-activity-vol-2/1691645981 |access-date=2023-06-22 |language=en-GB}} | |
Speaker Bullies (Supastition & Praise)
| Art Of Disrespect | Soulspazm Records | |
The Musalini & 9th Wonder
| Don & Eye 2 | Jamla Records, EMPIRE | |
Yhung T.O.
| Eternal Trauma | R3al Boii Records | |
8
| TruCarr & TeeFlii | TruFlii | Self-released | |
9
| Still Pretty | Self-released | |
rowspan="8" | 14
| Def Jam Recordings, Mass Appeal Records | |
DDG
| Maybe It's Me... | DDG Entertainment, Epic Records{{Citation |last= |title=Maybe It's Me... by DDG |date=2023-07-14 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/maybe-its-me/1692433348 |access-date=2023-06-22 |language=en-US}} | |
Haviah Mighty
| Crying Crystals | Mighty Gang | |
J Hus
| Black Butter Records{{cite web |last1=Strauss |first1=Matthew |title=J Hus Announces New Album and Tour Dates |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/j-hus-announces-new-album-and-tour-dates/ |website=Pitchfork |access-date=29 June 2023}} |
|
King Von
| Grandson |
|
Lil Tjay
| 222 | Columbia Records{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jon |date=2023-06-22 |title=Lil Tjay reflects on "June 22nd" in new video |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-06-22/310642/lil-tjay-june-22nd-video/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=Revolt |language=en-US}} |
|
Masiwei & Asen
| 狗咬狗 (Dog Bite Dog) | A Few Good Kids Records, STK Studio | |
Substantial
| Adultish | Self-released | |
rowspan="3" | 17
| Darkest Days | Self-released | |
NCT Dream
| ISTJ | SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment |
|
YGTUT
| I'm Back | TheHouse | |
19
| Everybody Good? | Computer Ugly, Mass Appeal Records | |
rowspan="2" | 20
| Resilience | Amigo Records, Beatstaz, Republic Records, UMG Recordings | |
Cypress Hill
| |
rowspan="8" | 21
| Summer's Mine | Wavy Gang, EMPIRE |
|
Dizzee Rascal
| Boy in da Corner (20th Anniversary Edition) | |
FRVRFRIDAY
| Cruise Control | Self-released | |
Nas
| Magic 2 |
|
Paris Texas
| MID AIR | Self-released | |
Scarlxrd
| Made In Hell | Lxrd Records, Warner Records | |
Valee & Harry Fraud
| Virtuoso | SRFSCHL, Fake Shore Drive | |
Various Artists
| They Cloned Tyrone (soundtrack) | |
24
| 134 Tape | Self-released | |
27
| Season 1. Episode 7. | Self-released | |
rowspan="16" | 28
| Tequila Ever After | Def Jam Recordings, UMG Recordings | |
AKTHESAVIOR
| Tracing Patterns | Boom.Records | |
B-Legit
| Throwblock Music II: 88' D-Boi | Sick Wid It, Block Movement, EMPIRE | |
BIA
| Really Her | Epic Records, Sony Music Entertainment | |
Chika
| |
Fly Anakin & Foisey
| Skinemaxxx (Side B) | Lex Records | |
ICYTWAT
| Final Boss | Siddhi | |
iLoveMakonnen
| Pink Nails | Self-released | |
KenTheMan
| Back To 304'n | |
Post Malone
| Austin |
|
Roy Woods
| Mixed Emotions | |
Soulja Boy
| Soulja World 3 | Self-released | |
Tech N9ne
| BLISS | |
That Mexican OT
| Lonestar Luchador | Good Money Global |
|
Travis Scott
| UTOPIA | Cactus Jack Records, Epic Records |
|
YN Jay
| Been Havin | YN Records | |
29
| Compilation V1 | Alamo Records, Sony Music Entertainment | |
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| HOMECOURT ADVANTAGE, Vol. 2 | HOMECOURT | |
rowspan="6" | 4
| Dreidel Gang, Encore Recording | |
Chris Travis
| WAVs | Water Boyz Ent. | |
Homeboy Sandman
| Rich | Dirty Looks | |
N-Dubz
| Timeless | LRC Live Limited, EMI |
|
Tyla Yaweh
| Heart Full of Rage 2 | London Ent, Epic Records | |
Yo Gotti & DJ Drama
| I Showed U So | Inevitable II Records, CMG |
|
6
| The Predator | Dirty Play Records, Kakao Entertainment | |
9
| Lil B | B-Unit | Basedworld Records | |
rowspan="2" | 10
| Lady Leste (Ao Vivo) | SB Music | |
Joey Purp
| Heavy Heart Vol. 1 | LOUDSOUND, 4NRECORDS | |
rowspan="10" | 11
| Ez Mil | DU4LI7Y: REDUX | FFP Records, Virgin Music, Shady, Aftermath | |
Fredo
| Unfinished Business | PG Records |
|
G Perico
| 7 Figures Later | Perico's Innerprize, EMPIRE | |
Gloss Up
| Shades of Gloss | |
Joell Ortiz & L'Orange
| Signature | |
K.A.A.N. & Mike Summers
| The Death of a Rapper | K.A.A.N. Life Music, Squarian Entertainment | |
Noname
| Sundial | AWAL | |
Reason
| Porches | |
Sha Ek, Bandmanrill & MCVERTT
| Jiggy In Jersey | Defiant Records, Warner Records | |
Trippie Redd
| 1400 Entertainment, 10K Projects |
|
13
| Alpha | JK Entertainment, Virgin Music | |
15
| Goin Thru Some Thangs | Bad Azz Music Syndicate | |
rowspan="2" | 16
| You Influenced Me | Self-released | |
Killah Priest
| Vedic Vape Room | Proverbs Records{{Cite web |date=2023-07-31 |title=Vedic Vape Room: Dropping August 16th…. Mark your calendars 💯 🎨: @david_flores_animation . . . #realkillahpriest #newmusic #VedicVapeRoom #killahpriestpodcast #albumartwork #peace 🌎🌍🌏 |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CvTN7u6vcxU/?img_index=1 |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=Instagram}} | |
rowspan="14" | 18
| Blanco | Rebourne | Believe UK | |
Dame D.O.L.L.A.
| Don D.O.L.L.A. | Front Page Music | |
Dro Kenji
| Wish You Were Here | Internet Money, 10K Projects | |
EST Gee
| El Toro 2 |
|
Genesis Owusu
| Ourness, House Anxiety |
|
Giggs
| Zero Tolerance | No BS Music |
|
Leon Thomas
| Electric Dusk | UMG Recordings, EZMNY Records, Motown Records | |
Lil Zay Osama
| 4 The Trenches | |
Mick Jenkins
| |
Nickelus F
| The Specimen: Issue 00 | AGM | |
Quavo
| Quality Control Music, Motown Records, Capitol Records |
|
Quelle Chris & Cavalier
| Death Tape 1: Black Cottonwood | Death Fame, SavCav Music | |
Russ
| SANTIAGO | DIEMON Records |
|
Sha Ek
| Courtlandt Over Everything | Defiant Records, Warner Records | |
22
| Autumn! | Midnight Club | Self-released | |
23
| D2x | Hotel 1105 | Self-released | |
rowspan="19" | 25
| Abhi vs the Universe II | UnderCurrent | |
Ashnikko
| Warner Records{{Cite web |last=Armstrong |first=Megan |date=2023-05-18 |title=Ashnikko Announced Their 'Weedkiller' Album Is Delayed |url=https://uproxx.com/pop/ashnikko-weedkiller-album-delayed/ |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}} |
|
Bermuda Yae & Pi'erre Bourne
| The 5th | SossHouse Records | |
BONES
| BasketCase | TeamSESH, Empire | |
Danger Mouse & Jemini the Gifted One
| |
Digga D
| Black Money Records |
|
DJ Muggs
| Soul Assassins 3 | Soul Assassins Records | |
Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist
| Tan Cressida, ALC Records | |
Fat Tony & Taydex
| I Will Make A Baby In This Damn Economy | Self-released{{Cite web |last=Geiger |first=Amy |date=2023-06-22 |title=Fat Tony & Taydex announce album, 'I Will Make A Baby In This Damn Economy,' share 2 songs |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/fat-tony-taydex-announce-album-i-will-make-a-baby-in-this-damn-economy-share-2-songs/ |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=BrooklynVegan |language=en}} | |
Fridayy
| Fridayy | Lost In Melody, Def Jam Recordings{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Robin |date=2023-08-08 |title=Fridayy Details Self-Titled Debut Album {{!}} News |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/fridayy-details-self-titled-debut-album/ |access-date=2023-08-11 |website=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews |language=en-GB}} | |
Jaboukie
| All who can't hear must feel | |
K Suave
| Midnight in Malibu | 1400/800, Slayer Academy, Create Music Group | |
Lil Yachty
| Tesla | Quality Control Music, Motown Records |
|
Maluma
| Don Juan | Sony Music, Ultra Records |
|
Mello Music Group
| Omakase | |
Nyck Caution
| NYCKSTAPE | Self-released | |
Open Mike Eagle
| Another Triumph of Ghetto Engineering | |
Sauce Walka
| Dat Boy Den | The Sauce Familia, Empire | |
Yung Gravy & bbno$
| Baby Gravy 3 | Baby Gravy, Imperial{{Cite web |date=2023-08-09 |title=bbno$ and Yung Gravy - 1883 Magazine |url=https://1883magazine.com/bbno-and-yung-gravy/ |access-date=2023-08-17 |language=en-GB}} | |
27
| Zion IX | Jamla Records | |
28
| NCT | SM |
|
rowspan="2" | 29
| Blac Sheep 2 | Heavy Camp, Create Music Group | |
Thelonious Martin
| Season 1. Episode 8. | The Home Team Music Group | |
30
| Blue Moon | Uptown Records, Republic Records | |
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| Blu & Real Bad Man | Bad News | Real Bad Man Records | |
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
| Sixtape 3 | EVGLE, Out the Blue, Def Jam, Redbull Records | |
Chiddy Bang
| Saved By the Swell | Adventure Records | |
Da$h
| Skrewface 2 | Hz Global | |
Illa J
| No Traffic | Self-released | |
Jehry Robinson
| Drink More Water | |
Midwxst
| E3 | |
Smoke DZA & Flying Lotus
| Flying Objects | Smoker's Club Records{{cite web |title=Flying Objects EP by Smoke DZA and Flying Lotus on Amazon Music |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8XQW2BR |access-date=September 1, 2023 |website=Amazon Inc.}} | |
6
| |
7
| Frisco & INFAMOUSIZAK | Winning Team | The Den Records | |
rowspan="14" | 8
| 38 Spesh & Conway the Machine | Speshal Machinery | TCF Music Group | |
Cam'ron
| The Lost Files: Vol. 1 | Killa Ent, GoodTalk | |
Curren$y & Jet Life
| Season Opener | Jet Life Recordings | |
Gaika
| Drift | |
Joey Valence & Brae
| Punk Tactics | JVB Records | |
K.A.A.N. & Dem Jointz
| Peace of Mindz | K.A.A.N. Life Music, U Made Us What We Are | |
Lancey Foux
| BACK2DATRAP | Human Resources Records | |
Lil Peep & iLoveMakonnen
| Diamonds | Waiting To Be Found, AWAL | |
M Huncho
| my neighbours don't know | MYB ENT, EGA Distro |
|
Planet Asia & Apollo Brown
| Sardines | |
Real Boston Richey
| Welcome to Bubba Land |
|
Slim Thug
| Midlife Crisis | |
Teezo Touchdown
| RCA, Not Fit for Society | |
XXXTentacion
| ItWasntEnough {{small|(re-release)}} | Bad Vibes Forever, Columbia Records | |
12
| The Waste Lands | Self-released | |
13
| 3 Headed Monster (Violent J, Esham & Ouija Macc) | Rampage | |
rowspan="2" | 14
| Nas | Magic 3 |
|
Zelooperz & Quadie Diesel
| Quazel | |
rowspan="5" | 15
| My Bloody America | Hikari-Ultra, Republic Records | |
Diddy
| The Love Album: Off the Grid | Love Records, Motown Records{{Cite web |date=2023-08-31 |title=Diddy Unveils New Album Tracklist Featuring The Weeknd, Summer Walker And More |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/707849-diddy-new-album-tracklist |access-date=2023-09-01 |website=www.hotnewhiphop.com |language=en}} |
|
Rod Wave
| Alamo Records, Sony Music{{Cite web |date=2023-09-12 |title=Rod Wave's New Album 'Nostalgia': Everything You Need To Know |url=https://uproxx.com/music/rod-wave-new-album-nostalgia-release-info/ |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}} |
|
Sleepy Hallow
| Boy Meets World | Winners Circle Entertainment, RCA Records{{Cite web |last=Horvath |first=Zacary |date=2023-08-30 |title=Sleepy Hallow And TaTa Have A New Single "For You" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/707561-sleepy-hallow-tata-for-you |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=www.hotnewhiphop.com |language=en}} |
|
Vic Mensa
| Victor | Savemoney, Roc Nation{{Cite web |last=Alexandria |first=Lavender |date=2023-08-22 |title=Vic Mensa Shares A Trailer And Release Date For His New Album |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/705157-vic-mensa-new-album-release-date-trailer-hip-hop-news |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}} | |
rowspan="2" | 18
| Logic | Inglorious Basterd | Self-released | |
Summrs
| What We Didn't Have | |
rowspan="13" | 22
| 2Rare | Truth or Rare | No Love Entertainment, Warner Records | |
DaBoii
| NO BAIL | YWN | |
Doja Cat
| Scarlet | Kemosabe Records, RCA Records |
|
EarthGang & Spillage Village
| RIP Human Art | |
Headie One & K-Trap
| One Records, Thousand8 |
|
jev.
| Lonerwrld, vol 1 | Loner, inc. | |
Joey Cool
| Enjoy the View | |
Lil Tecca
| TEC | Galactic Records, Republic Records |
|
L'Orange
| Old Soul {{small|(re-release)}} | Old Soul Music | |
MIKE, Wiki & The Alchemist
| Faith Is a Rock | ALC Records | |
Money Man
| Catch Me If You Can | Black Circle, EMPIRE | |
ShittyBoyz
| Trifecta 3: The Finale | The Hip Hop Lab Records, Empire Distribution | |
Tom MacDonald & Adam Calhoun
| The Brave II | Self-released |
|
rowspan="9" | 29
| Backwoodz Studioz, PTP | |
Kelvin Krash
| HARSH | KRASHED | |
Lil Wayne
| Young Money Entertainment, Republic Records |
|
Lil Yachty
| The Secret Recipe | Quality Control Music, Motown Records |
|
Rome Streetz
| Noise Kandy 5 | The Influenyce Enterprise | |
Twiztid & DJ Godzila
| Odyssey | Majik Ninja Entertainment | |
Viper
| You'll Cowards Don't Even Smoke Crack 3 | Rhyme Tyme Records, SoSouth Music Distribution | |
YG & Tyga
| Hit Me When U Leave The Klub: The Playlist | 4Hunnid Records, Last Kings Music, EMPIRE |
|
Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo & CMG The Label
| Gangsta Art 2 |
|
=October=
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |
scope="col" | Day
! scope="col" | Artist(s) ! scope="col" | Album ! scope="col" | Record label(s) ! scope="col" | Entering chart position |
---|
rowspan="2" | 1
| ASIATIQUE BLACK WIZARD LILY FUNK | Self-released | |
Slug Christ
| Plant Mentality 4 | Awful Records | |
rowspan="17" | 6
| Mysteries of Initiation | Nehruvia | |
Butcher Brown
| Solar Music | Concord Jazz | |
Drake
|
|
Hooligan Hefs
| Sinning Winning Living | BIORDI | |
Kool Keith
| Mr. Controller | Junkadelic Music | |
Matt Ox
| Teenrage | Ox | |
Merlyn Wood
| Dirty Thunder | Don't Be Greedy | |
Mndsgn
| Snaxxx | |
NCT 127
| SM |
|
Nines
| Zino Records |
|
ODUMODUBLVCK
| EZIOKWU | NATIVE Records, Def Jam Recordings, UMG Recordings | |
P Money & Whiney
| Streets, Love & Other Stuff | |
Pitbull
| Trackhouse | Mr. 305 Records | |
RJMrLA
| OMMIO Drama | Empire | |
Slauson Malone 1
| Warp | |
Spinabenz
| Old Twin | Tornado Kidd | |
Wiz Khalifa
| Khali Sober | |
10
| Peezy | GHETTO | #Boyz Entertainment, EMPIRE{{Cite web |date=2023-10-10 |title=Peezy Enlists Ty Dolla $ign, Larry June, BabyTron, And More For New Album "GHETTO" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/722722-peezy-ghetto-album |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=www.hotnewhiphop.com |language=en}} | |
12
| TOBi | PANIC | RCA Records, Sony Music Entertainment | |
rowspan="17" | 13
| Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana | Rimas |
|
Benji.
| Love Gun | |
DaBaby
| Let's Do It | South Coast Music Group, Interscope Records | |
DJ Muggs & Dean Hurley
| Divinity (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Soul Assassin Records, Sacred Bones Records{{Cite web |title=Divinity (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), by DJ Muggs and Dean Hurley |url=https://djmuggstheblackgoat.bandcamp.com/album/divinity-original-motion-picture-soundtrack |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=Bandcamp |language=en}} | |
Guilty Simpson
| Escalation | Uncommon Records | |
Hunxho
| For Her |
|
Jay Worthy, Kamaiyah & Harry Fraud
| THE AM3RICAN DREAM | GDF, Keep It Lit Records, SRFSCHL, LLC | |
Kaliii
| FCK GIRL SZN | |
Ken Carson
| Opium, Interscope |
|
MIKE
| 10k | |
Mist
| Redemption | Warner Records UK, Sickmade Ent | |
Offset
| Universal Music Group, Motown Records |
|
Paul Wall & Termanology
| Start Finish Repeat | Perfect Time Music Group | |
Peewee Longway
| Who Am I? | MPA Bandcamp Music Group, EMPIRE | |
Ren
| Sick Boi | The Other Songs |
|
The Streets
| The Darker the Shadow the Brighter the Light | 679 Recordings, Warner Music UK |
|
Westside Gunn
|
|
16
| Kings Chamber | Gold Chain Music | |
17
| 1017 Records, Atlantic Records{{cite web |last=Darville |first=Jordan |date=August 25, 2023 |title=Gucci Mane enlists J. Cole and Mike WiLL Made-It for "There I Go" |url=https://www.thefader.com/2023/08/25/gucci-mane-j-cole-mike-will-made-it-for-there-i-go/ |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=The Fader}} |
|
rowspan="12" | 20
| A-Reece | Revenge Club Records | |
City Girls
| RAW | Quality Control Music, Capitol Records, Motown Records |
|
Jeshi
| The Great Stink | Because Music | |
Joony
| Memento | |
KXNG Crooked & Joell Ortiz
| Prosper | Hitmaker Music Group{{cite web |title=Prosper by KXNG Crooked and Joell Ortiz on Amazon Music |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKJ77G7P |access-date=October 20, 2023 |website=Amazon Inc.}} | |
Meechy Darko
| Doses | Durt Cobain, Loma Vista Recordings | |
NSG
| AREA BOYZ | NSG Entertainment |
|
Rexx Life Raj
| California Poppy 3 | EMPIRE | |
Sweata & Mu$
| Don Music (A Fasss Auntie Tape) | |
Trae tha Truth
| Stuck in Motion | EMPIRE | |
Valee & MVW
| Valeedation | MVW Productions, Fake Shore Drive | |
Young Scooter
| Streets Krazy | EMPIRE | |
25
| Radamiz | Big Enough Home | |
rowspan="18" | 27
| Ace Hood | B.O.D.Y. | Hood Nation, EMPIRE | |
Ameer Vann & Merlyn Wood
| Slime in the Ice Machine | Blacksmith Recordings | |
BabyTron
| Megatron 2 | The Hip Hop Lab, EMPIRE |
|
CASISDEAD
| Famous Last Words |
|
DJ Shadow
| Reconstruction Productions, Mass Appeal Records | |
Domo Genesis & Graymatter
| WHAT YOU DON'T GET!? | Things Happen | |
Homixide Gang
| 5th Amndmnt | Opium | |
Kamaal Williams
| Stings | Black Focus | |
King Iso
| iLLdren | Strange Music, Project Be Well, INgrooves | |
Kojaque
| Phantom of the Afters | Soft Boy Records | |
Money Man
| Croptober | Black Circle, Empire Distribution | |
NLE Choppa
| Cottonwood 2 (Deluxe 2.0) | |
Shabazz Palaces
| |
Sheek Louch
| Gorillaween 5 | |
Shordie Shordie & Murda Beatz
| Memory Lane 2 | |
Thouxanbanfauni
| Living Loathe | |
Warhol.SS
| 3200 VOL 2 | |
Wifisfuneral
| Black Heart Revenge 2 | Living Dead | |
rowspan="7" | 31
| Halloween Havoc IV: The 72nd Hr | Money by Any Means, INC{{cite web |title=Halloween Havoc IV: The 72nd Hr by Lloyd Banks on Amazon Music |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1NBF1C |access-date=October 31, 2023 |website=Amazon Inc.}} | |
Mansionz
| Mansionz 2 | Island Records, UMG Recordings | |
Na-Kel Smith
| Stand Alone Stuntman | A DREAM NO LONGER DEFERRED RECORDS | |
Pink Siifu & Turich Benjy
| It's Too Quiet...'!! | Dynamite Hill, Equity | |
Robb Banks & Tony Shhnow
| I Can't Feel My Face Too | 430 ENT/DEATHLESS | |
RXKNephew
| Certified Alcoholic | New Breed Trapper, NEWWRLD | |
Tech N9ne, Zkeircrow & Phlaque the Grimstress
| NNUTTHOWZE - Signaling the Siqly | |
=November=
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |
scope="col" | Day
! scope="col" | Artist(s) ! scope="col" | Album ! scope="col" | Record label(s) ! scope="col" | Entering chart position |
---|
2
| BiC Fizzle | Chosen 1K | 1017 Records, Atlantic Recording Corporation | |
rowspan="10" | 3
| Life Story 2 | Crazy Cat Catalogue | |
Calboy
| UNCHAINED | Self-Released | |
Jeezy
| I Might Forgive... But I Don't Forget | CTE New World |
|
JK-47 & Jay Orient
| Revision For Regrowth | Self-Released | |
Kevin Abstract
| Blanket | Video Store, RCA | |
Raedio
| Rap Sh!t: The Mixtape (From the Max Original Series) | Raedio, Def Jam | |
Sonny Digital
| Dolores Son | |
Tee Grizzley
|
|
The Alchemist
| Flying High, Part 2 | ALC Records | |
Tkay Maidza
| 4AD | |
rowspan="16" | 10
|
|
Chris Brown
| 11:11 | CBE, RCA Records |
|
Cochise
| Care Package | Columbia Records, Sony Music Entertainment | |
D Double E & TenBillion Dreams
| No Reign, No Flowers | Bluku Music | |
Fresco Trey
| Detour | |
Kodak Black
| Vulture Love, Capitol Records |
|
Larry June & Cardo
| The Night Shift | The FreeMinded, EMPIRE |
|
Lola Brooke
| Dennis Daughter | Team Eighty Productions, Arista Records | |
Lord Apex
| The Good Fight | E/M Worldwide | |
Luh Kel
| Head Melodies | Different Vibes Only, MNRK Records | |
Rick Ross & Meek Mill
| Maybach Music Group, Dream Chasers Records, gamma. |
|
StanWill
| Unstoppable | The Hip Hop Lab, Empire Distribution | |
The Kid Laroi
| Columbia Records, Sony Music Entertainment |
|
Trippie Redd
| Saint Michael | 1400 Entertainment, 10K Projects |
|
Wiki & Tony Seltzer
| 14K Figaro | Wikset Enterprise | |
YoungBoy Never Broke Again
| Never Broke Again, Motown Records |
|
rowspan="19" | 17
| Def Jam Recordings, T.R.U., Young Money, Republic Records, Universal Music Group |
|
Arcángel
| Sentimiento, Elegancia y Más Maldad | Rimas |
|
Blockhead
| The Aux | Backwoodz Studioz | |
Chillinit
| 420DNA | 420 Family |
|
Danny Brown
| Quaranta | |
Drake
| For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition | |
E-40
| Rule of Thumb: Rule 1 | Heavy On The Grind Entertainment | |
H31R
| HeadSpace | |
Homeboy Sandman
| I Can't Sell These Either | Self-released | |
Hot Dollar & 03 Greedo
| Free Love | Self-released | |
JasonMartin
| A Compton Story | 50 Million | |
K.A.A.N. & Mike Summers
| The Nightly News | K.A.A.N. Life Music, Squarian | |
La Joaqui
| Mal Aprendida | Dale Play | |
Only The Family & Lil Durk
| Alamo Records, Sony Music Entertainment |
|
Ozuna
| Cosmo | Aura Music, Sony Music |
|
Rich Amiri
| Ghetto Fabolous | Internet Money Records, 10K Projects | |
Russ Millions
| FREEDOM | One Of A Kind Music | |
RXKNephew & Harry Fraud
| Life After Neph | Fake Shore Drive, AintNobodyCool, SRFSCHL | |
Vinnie Paz
| All Are Guests in the House of God | Iron Tusk Music | |
rowspan="2" | 22
| Towkio | Community Service 3 | Self-released | |
Various Artists
| Good Burger 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Viacom International, Human Re Sources | |
rowspan="2" | 23
| The Charles Worth LP | S.L.A.B. Entertainment | |
Tony Shhnow
| Shadow Banned 2 | Self-released | |
rowspan="6" | 24
| The Conglomerate, Epic Records |
|
CJ Fly & Stoic
| Piranha | Self-released | |
Fetty Wap
| King Zoo | RGF Productions, 300 Entertainment | |
Kamaiyah
| Another Summer Night | Keep it Lit Records | |
Philthy Rich
| King of Oakland | FOD ENT | |
Trippie Redd
| Saint Michael V2 | 1400 Entertainment, 10K Projects | |
=December=
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |
scope="col" | Day
! scope="col" | Artist(s) ! scope="col" | Album ! scope="col" | Record label(s) ! scope="col" | Entering chart position |
---|
rowspan="6" | 1
| AZ | Truth Be Told | Quiet Money | |
Big Scarr
| Frozone | 1017 Records, Atlantic Records | |
BigXthaPlug
| The Biggest |
|
Czarface
| Czartificial Intelligence | Silver Age | |
Elzhi & Oh No
| Heavy Vibrato | Nature Sounds | |
Wiz Khalifa
| Decisions | |
6
| Vol. 6 | 1 Of 1, AWAL | |
rowspan="9" | 8
| Trophies | Bern One Entertainment, Empire Distribution | |
Blu & Nottz
| Afrika | Self-released | |
Hitkidd
| Renegade | Blac Noize!!, Campsouth Records | |
Li Rye
| Li Rye vs Li Reezy | 1017 Records, Atlantic Records | |
Lil Poppa
| It's Me, I'm The Problem | |
Moneybagg Yo, BIG30 & N Less Entertainment
| We Connected | N Less Entertainment, Connect Music | |
Nicki Minaj
| Young Money Entertainment, Republic Records |
|
Night Lovell
| I Hope You're Happy | G59 Records | |
Rowdy Rebel
| Back Outside | GoodTalk | |
12
| SEXT8PE | Section 8 Music | |
13
| BigWalkDog | Playoff | 1017 Records, Atlantic Records | |
rowspan="7" | 15
| Bas | We Only Talk About Real Shit When We're Fucked Up | Dreamville, Interscope, Universal | |
Big K.R.I.T.
| Regardless It's Still Timeless | Multi Alumni | |
Gucci Mane & B.G.
| Choppers & Bricks | 1017 Records & Atlantic Records | |
Lil Zay Osama
| Hood Bible 2 | |
Meekz
| Meekzness | Self-released | |
Starlito
| Love Drug | Grind Hard | |
YTB Fatt
| Foxes Only | Loaf Boyz Ventures, 10K Projects | |
rowspan="2" | 20
| 2 Slippery | Alamo Records, Sony Music Entertainment |
|
Lil B
| Winged Wheelchair Squad | BasedWorld Records | |
rowspan="4" | 22
| Bun B & Statik Selektah | Trillstatik 3 | II Trill Enterprises, Empire Distribution | |
Conway the Machine & Wun Two
| Palermo | Vinyl Digital | |
fakemink
| London's Saviour | EtnaVeraVela | |
G's Us (R.A.P. Ferreira & AJ Suede)
| What Them Dogs Don't Know They Know | Ruby Yacht, Alpha Pup | |
25
| The X-Mas is Mine | UnderWater | |
29
| Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine & The Alchemist | Hall & Nash 2 | ALC | |
Highest-charting songs
=United States=
class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+Hip hop songs from any year which charted in the 2023 Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100{{Cite magazine |title=Top 100 Songs | Billboard Hot 100 Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=January 10, 2023 |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027024922/https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100 |url-status=live }} ! scope="col"|Song ! scope="col"|Artist ! scope="col"|Project ! scope="col"|Peak position |
"Paint the Town Red"
| Doja Cat | Scarlet | rowspan="3" | 1 |
"Lovin on Me"
| {{TBA}} |
"First Person Shooter"
| rowspan="2" | For All the Dogs |
"IDGAF"
| Drake featuring Yeat | rowspan="3" | 2 |
"Search & Rescue"
| Drake | {{N/A}} |
"All My Life"
| Lil Durk featuring J. Cole |
"Creepin'"
| Metro Boomin, the Weeknd and 21 Savage | rowspan="3" | 3 |
"Meltdown"
| Travis Scott featuring Drake | Utopia |
"Virginia Beach"
| Drake | For All the Dogs |
"Princess Diana"
| Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj | Like..? | rowspan="2" | 4 |
"FukUMean"
| Gunna |
"Favorite Song"
| Toosii | Naujour | rowspan="3" | 5 |
"Fe!n"
| Travis Scott featuring Playboi Carti | Utopia |
"Calling for You"
| Drake featuring 21 Savage | For All the Dogs |
"Barbie World"
| Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice and Aqua | rowspan="2" | 7 |
"K-pop"
| Travis Scott, Bad Bunny and the Weeknd | Utopia |
"Daylight"
| Drake | For All the Dogs | 8 |
"Players"
| Coi | 9 |
"Fear of Heights"
| Drake | For All the Dogs | rowspan="2" | 10 |
"Just Wanna Rock"
| rowspan="2" | Lil Uzi Vert | rowspan="2" | Pink Tape |
"Flooded the Face"
| rowspan="4" | 11 |
"I Know ?"
| Travis Scott | Utopia |
"You Broke My Heart"
| Drake |
"Rich Baby Daddy"
| Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA | rowspan="2" | For All the Dogs |
"Gently"
| Drake featuring Bad Bunny | 12 |
"Red Ruby da Sleeze"
| Nicki Minaj | rowspan="2" | 13 |
"Put It on da Floor Again" |
"Bongos"
| Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion | {{TBA}} | rowspan="2" | 14 |
"Hyaena"
| Travis Scott | Utopia |
"Amen"
| Drake featuring Teezo Touchdown | rowspan="2" | For All the Dogs | 15 |
"7969 Santa"
| Drake | rowspan="3" | 16 |
"Fight the Feeling"
| Rod Wave |
"Thank God"
| Travis Scott | rowspan="2" | Utopia |
"Topia Twins"
| Travis Scott featuring Rob49 and 21 Savage | rowspan="2" | 17 |
"8AM in Charlotte"
| rowspan="2" | Drake | rowspan="2" | For All the Dogs |
"What Would Pluto Do"
| rowspan="2" | 18 |
"Call Your Friends"
| rowspan="2" | Rod Wave | rowspan="2" | Nostalgia |
"Come See Me"
| rowspan="3" | 19 |
"Oh U Went"
| Young Thug featuring Drake |
"My Eyes"
| Travis Scott | Utopia |
"Endless Fashion"
| Lil Uzi Vert featuring Nicki Minaj | Pink Tape | 20 |
"Stand by Me"
| Lil Durk featuring Morgan Wallen | Almost Healed | rowspan="2" | 22 |
"Escapism" |
"Modern Jam"
| Travis Scott featuring Teezo Touchdown | Utopia | 23 |
"Turks & Caicos"
| Rod Wave featuring 21 Savage | rowspan="2" | Nostalgia | 24 |
"Boyz Don't Cry"
| Rod Wave | rowspan="4" | 25 |
"Painting Pictures"
| 5 Lbs of Pressure |
"Suicide Doors"
| Lil Uzi Vert | Pink Tape |
"Delresto (Echoes)"
| Travis Scott and Beyoncé | rowspan="2" | Utopia |
"Telekinesis"
| Travis Scott featuring SZA and Future | rowspan="3" | 26 |
"Evil Ways"
| Drake featuring J. Cole | For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition |
"All the Parties"
| Drake featuring Chief Keef | rowspan="2" | For All the Dogs |
"Drew a Picasso"
| Drake | rowspan="2" | 27 |
"Sirens"
| rowspan="2" | Travis Scott | rowspan="2" | Utopia |
"God's Country"
| rowspan="2" | 28 |
"Slut Me Out" |
"Back to the Moon"
| Gunna | A Gift & a Curse | rowspan="2" | 29 |
"Another Late Night"
| Drake featuring Lil Yachty | For All the Dogs |
"Set Me Free Pt. 2"
| Jimin | Face | rowspan="2" | 30 |
"Great Gatsby"
| Rod Wave | Nostalgia |
"Attention"
| Doja Cat | Scarlet | rowspan="2" | 31 |
"Aye"
| Lil Uzi Vert featuring Travis Scott | Pink Tape |
"Away from Home"
| Drake | For All the Dogs | rowspan="2" | 32 |
"Cobra"
| Megan Thee Stallion | Megan |
"Dogtooth"
| Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale | rowspan="3" | 33 |
"Peaches & Eggplants"
| Young Nudy featuring 21 Savage | Gumbo |
"Area Codes"
| Kaliii | Toxic Chocolate |
"Skitzo"
| Travis Scott featuring Young Thug | Utopia | rowspan="2" | 34 |
"Needle"
| Nicki Minaj featuring Drake | Pink Friday 2 |
"Pelle Coat"
| Lil Durk | Almost Healed | 35 |
"Circus Maximus"
| Travis Scott featuring the Weeknd and Swae Lee | rowspan="2" | Utopia | 36 |
"Til Further Notice"
| Travis Scott featuring James Blake and 21 Savage | rowspan="2" | 38 |
"America Has a Problem"
| Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar |
"Parade on Cleveland"
| Young Thug featuring Drake | Business Is Business | rowspan="2" | 39 |
"Long Journey"
| Rod Wave | rowspan="2" | Nostalgia |
"Nostalgia"
| Rod Wave and Wet | 40 |
=United Kingdom=
class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+Hip hop songs from any year which charted in the 2023 Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart{{Cite magazine |title=Top 100 Songs | Official Single Chart Top 100 |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/ |magazine=Official Charts Company |access-date=June 12, 2023}} ! scope="col"|Song ! scope="col"|Artist ! scope="col"|Project ! scope="col"|Peak position |
"Sprinter"
| Dave and Central Cee | rowspan="2" | 1 |
"Escapism" |
"Who Told You"
| 2 |
"Let Go"
| Central Cee | {{N/A}} | 6 |
"Pakistan"
| D-Block Europe and Clavish | 8 |
"Martin's Sofa"
| rowspan="2" | 9 |
"Out of Nowhere"
| Bugzy Malone and TeeDee |
"Tony Soprano 2"
| Nines | 10 |
Highest first-week consumption
class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of albums with the highest first-week consumption (sales + streaming + track equivalent), as of December 2023 in the United States ! scope="col"|Number ! scope="col"|Album ! scope="col"|Artist ! scope="col"|1st-week consumption ! scope="col"|1st-week position ! scope="col"|Refs |
scope="row" | 1
| Utopia | 496,000 | 1 |
---|
scope="row" | 2
| Drake | 402,000 | 1 |
scope="row" | 3
| 228,000 | 1 |
scope="row" | 4
| 167,000 | 1 |
scope="row" | 5
| Rod Wave | 137,000 | 1 |
scope="row" | 6
| Lil Durk | 125,000 | 3 |
scope="row" | 7
| Hope | NF | 123,000 | 2 |
scope="row" | 8
| 89,000 | 2 |
scope="row" | 9
| Gunna | 85,000 | 3 |
scope="row" | 10
| Scarlet | Doja Cat | 72,000 | 4 |
All critically reviewed albums ranked
=Metacritic=
=AnyDecentMusic?=
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" |Number ! scope="col" |Artist ! scope="col" |Album ! scope="col" |Average score ! scope="col" |Number of reviews ! scope="col" |Reference |
1
|Maps |8.4 |9 reviews |
---|
2
|8.0 |11 reviews |
3
|7.7 |13 reviews |
4
|7.6 |15 reviews |
5
|7.6 |14 reviews |
6
|7.3 |7 reviews |
7
|7.1 |7 reviews |
8
|6.9 |7 reviews |
9
|6.6 |10 reviews |
10
|6.2 |7 reviews |
11
|4.7 |9 reviews |
See also
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