NBA YoungBoy Named Complex’s ‘Best Rapper Alive’ for 2025
Complex names NBA YoungBoy the Best Rapper Alive for 2025 after a prolific year with "Make America Slime Again" and "DESHAWN."
Complex names NBA YoungBoy the Best Rapper Alive for 2025 after a prolific year with "Make America Slime Again" and "DESHAWN."
Spotify’s RapCaviar has dropped its picks for the top hip-hop songs of 2025, spotlighting heavy hitters like Clipse, Drake, Offset, Gunna, Cardi B, and Metro Boomin. Many of these tracks soundtracked the year and became fan favorites instantly.
Big K.R.I.T’s Dedicated to Cadalee Biarizz blends Southern rap, soul, and humor through a car-themed concept album filled with clever metaphors, raw truths, and undeniable personality.
On “March,” GloRilla delivers aggressive drill energy, ruthless disses, and a cinematic, battle-ready atmosphere that feels bold, dark, and undeniably her.
“Thootie” pairs Ice Spice’s laid-back cool with Tokischa’s chaotic fire, creating a catchy, bilingual party track full of attitude, bold bars, and irresistible energy.
For the first time in 35 years, rap is completely absent from the Billboard Hot 100’s top 40, with pop and R&B artists taking over the charts.
Travis Scott has surpassed 7 billion Spotify streams in 2025, making him the third most-streamed rapper of the year behind Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
I don’t know how to feel about this one.
Duckwrth's newest album is a rollercoaster.