The Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums of 2025

The Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums of 2025

2024 was a banner year for hip-hop, delivering chart-topping albums from Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Tyler, The Creator, Future, Ye, 21 Savage, and Yeat, alongside critically acclaimed projects by Doechii, Ab-Soul, Common, and Pete Rock. With the groundwork laid, 2025 is shaping up to be another impressive year for the genre.

Ye – Bully

Release Date: TBA
What We Know So Far: Ye is reportedly crafting his next solo album, Bully, in Tokyo, Japan. Announced last September, the album is said to be a concept-driven project entirely self-produced by Ye.
Songs Released So Far: None

Cardi B – Title TBA

Release Date: TBA
What We Know So Far: It’s been over six years since Cardi B’s Grammy-winning debut album, Invasion of Privacy. Fans have eagerly awaited its sequel, which Cardi has teased for years without delivering a full project. With new singles like “Enough (Miami)” and “Like What (Freestyle),” she’s aiming to complete the album by February 2025.
Songs Released So Far: "Enough (Miami)" and "Like What (Freestyle)"

Playboi Carti – Music

Release Date: TBA
What We Know So Far: After years of anticipation, Playboi Carti’s enigmatic album Music may finally arrive. Partially recorded in a cave, the album features a distinctive “burnt” sound influenced by Future. Fans have heard a glimpse of this on the single “All Red.”
Songs Released So Far: "All Red"

A$AP Rocky – Don’t Be Dumb

Release Date: TBA
What We Know So Far: Originally slated for an August 2024 release, A$AP Rocky’s album was delayed due to sample clearance issues. Now expected in 2025, the project includes production by Metro Boomin, Tyler, The Creator, and Madlib, with features from J. Cole, Jessica Pratt, Anderson .Paak, and more.
Songs Released So Far: "Ruby Rosary" featuring J. Cole, "Taylor Swif," "Highjack" featuring Jessica Pratt, and "Gangsta" featuring Anderson .Paak

Drake & PartyNextDoor – Title TBA

Release Date: TBA
What We Know So Far: Last summer, Drake and PartyNextDoor teased a joint project, sparking excitement among fans. Although no music has been released yet, studio teasers suggest the album could drop soon.
Songs Released So Far: None

Mac Miller – Balloonerism

Release Date: January 17, 2025
What We Know So Far: This long-awaited posthumous album from Mac Miller was recorded nearly a decade ago. Despite leaks, the 14-track project is finally set for an official release.
Songs Released So Far: None

Baby Keem – Child With Wolves

Release Date: TBA
What We Know So Far: Baby Keem has been hinting at a follow-up to The Melodic Blue since early 2024. Fans are hopeful that 2025 will finally bring the release of this anticipated project.
Songs Released So Far: None

Key Glock – Glockavelli

Release Date: February 2025
What We Know So Far: After a delay last September, Key Glock’s Glockavelli is now slated for a February release. Recent singles like “Big Big Money” and “Q-Dogz” have ramped up excitement for the project.
Songs Released So Far: "Big Big Money," "Q-Dogz," "F**k Around and Find Out," and "The Greatest"

Central Cee – Can’t Rush Greatness

Release Date: January 25, 2025
What We Know So Far: The U.K. rapper’s major-label debut will showcase his hitmaking abilities, highlighted by tracks like “Band4Band” featuring Lil Baby.
Songs Released So Far: "Band4Band" featuring Lil Baby, "Gen Z Luv," "Moi," and "One by One"

Clipse – Let God Sort 'Em Out

Release Date: TBA
What We Know So Far: The legendary Virginia duo of Pusha T and Malice are back with a Pharrell-produced album featuring Nas, John Legend, and Stove God Cooks. The lead single, “Birds Don’t Sing” featuring John Legend, is expected soon.
Songs Released So Far: None

With such a promising lineup, 2025 is poised to deliver an incredible year of hip-hop releases. Which album are you most excited about?

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