The 15 Best Rap Verses Of 2026 (So Far)

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  1. Jay-Z, Roots Picnic Freestyle
  2. J. Cole, “39 Intro”
  3. Drake, “Firm Friends”
  4. Sauce Walka, “Stop Snitching”
  5. Kendrick Lamar, “Good Flirts”
  6. G Herbo, “I Remember/Dear Zavier”
  7. Tierra Whack, "BRAZILIAN WAX"
  8. Paul Wall, “TRICERATOPS”
  9. Stunna Sandy, “Outside Tweaking”
  10. Baby Keem, "I am not a Lyricist"
  11. Isaiah Rashad, “Do I Look High”
  12. Doja Cat, “Okayyy”
  13. Freddie Gibbs, “Immigrants”
  14. Payroll Giovanni, “Hater Not an Opp”
  15. Ka, “Circa”

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