Rap albums drop every day, b.
Well, not really. But sometimes it feels like it. Thousands of rap albums release during a calendar year. Sometimes the albums include extensive rollouts, packed with interviews and promotional material. Other times, they arrive as surprise drops—completely out of the blue with little warning. Sometimes the releases come from superstars; other times, they’re from up-and-coming artists.
And 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for rap releases. The biggest album of the year, Drake’s Iceman, is a couple of weeks out. But we also have Baby Boi from Playboi Carti, as well as new albums from Future, Travis Scott, DJ Khaled, and more to look forward to.
So, we decided to get our HipHopHeads on Reddit on and publish a running calendar of releases coming the year.
Here are rap albums releasing in 2026.
May
05/01
Isaiah Rashad, It's Been Awful
Isaiah Rashad is officially back. The TDE rapper is releasing It's Been Awful, his first full-length release in nearly five years.
North West, n0rth4evr
It runs in the bloodline. North West is here to prove she gets it from her father, with the young daughter of Kanye West releasing her debut EP.
PlaqueBoyMax, CRASH DUMMY
The streamer-turned-rapper is returning with a new project. This time it's an EP, named after Gucci Mane's diss against Pooh Shiesty. Is this enough to make him one of the 100 hottest rappers right now?
LUCKI, DAYSB4BAD
Lucki's new album, Drugs R Bad, is expected to drop sometime this year. But before that, we get a tape, DAYSB4BAD, to hold you over.
Lil Tjay, They Just Ain't You
It's been an, uh, eventful stretch for Bronx rapper Lil Tjay. Can it translate to great new music? We'll find out soon with the release of They Just Ain't You.
Edward Skeletrix, Body of Work
Eccentric rapper Edward Skeletrix is getting ready to release Body of Work, featuring appearances from North West, Slime Dollaz, and XXXTENTACION.
Asake, M$NEY
Nigerian star Asake doesn't stop working. M$NEY is his fourth album since Lungu Boy in 2024.
Skrilla, Z
Can Skrilla get another "6'9" moment? We will soon find out with his new album, Z, which features a monster YoungBoy Never Broke Again appearance.
Shoreline Mafia, BIDNESS IS BOOMIN
Shoreline Mafia is locked in again, dropping an 8-track EP with "Wood Wire Buffs" as one of the singles.
5/15
GIVĒON, BELOVED: ACT II
LUCKI, Dr*gs R Bad
Drake, ICEMAN -
April
04/15:
Flee Lord, Everything I Never Said
The prolific New York City rapper is back with a new release. If you can't wait until the 15th, you can hear the album early on Lutely.com.
04/17:
Yaya Bey, Fidelity
Brooklyn-based singer Yaya Bey is back with her new album Fidelity. The album is partially about the death of her father, Juice Crew member Grand Daddy I.U.
Tezzus & diamond*, UY SCUTI BØYZ
Months after releasing his latest album, UY Scuti, Young Thug is now prioritizing the bench. Tezzus & diamond*, who have been bubbling in the underground, are getting ready to release their first tape under YSL.
kuru, Backstage Hologram
DMV producer kuru is getting ready to release the follow-up to his 2024 debut, re:wired. Backstage Hologram will feature xaviersobased and Lucy Bedroque.
04/20:
Blu & Exile, Time Heals Everything
Almost 20 years after releasing their game-changing debut, Below the Heavens, Blu and Exile will drop their fifth album together. The album will feature Black Thought, Mach-Hommy, Rome Streetz, and more.
04/22
Sir Michael Rocks, Rocks Paper Scissors
Fresh off the release of the latest Cool Kids album, Hi Top Fade, Sir Michael Rocks is going solo again. Rocks Paper Scissors will feature Bruiser Wolf, DJ Fresh, Valee, and more.
April + VISTA, Traditional Noise
Alt-R&B duo April + VISTA have been indie darlings for years, so it's surprising that they are just releasing their debut album, Traditional Noise.
04/24
Kehlani, Kehlani
Kehlani is following up the success of "Folded," the biggest hit of her career, with a new self-titled album. The album features Brandy, Missy Elliott, Usher, and more.
Rosco P. Coldchain & Nicholas Craven, Play With Something Safe
After having standout verses with the Clipse, Rosco P. Coldchain saw his momentum slow due to a 14-year prison stint. He's been making up for lost time since coming home. His latest release will be produced by the vet Nicholas Craven.
Fatboi Sharif & Child Actor, Crayola Circles
New Jersey rapper Fatboi Sharif has another album dropping, this time with producer Child Actor. There are no guest appearances, so it's 15 songs of Fatboi and Actor.
