Kanye West
ye
Rap/Hip-Hop

Kanye West’s latest album has some genuinely nice moments … and some of his most disturbingly problematic lyrics ever.

Childish Gambino
This Is America
Rap/Hip-Hop

Does depicting violence force us to confront injustice or merely desensitize us more? “This Is America” begs that question.

Post Malone
Beerbongs & Bentleys
Alternative, R&B, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock

On Post Malone’s second effort, he does whatever he wants—though unbridled hedonism clearly isn’t making him happy.

Cardi B
Invasion of Privacy
Rap/Hip-Hop

Cardi B’s nonstop vulgarity might just make you feel as if she’s invaded your privacy.

Various/Soundtrack
Black Panther: The Album (Music From and Inspired By)
R&B, Rap/Hip-Hop

This soundtrack’s admirable cry for justice, love and equality competes with explicit lyrics filled with sex, drugs and violence.

NF
No Name
Christian/Gospel, Rap/Hip-Hop

NF’s latest single combats the rap norm with a captivating lyrical style packed with real emotions and honest confessions.

Drake
God’s Plan
Rap/Hip-Hop

Is Drake’s rambling, zigzagging autobiographical song really about seeking divine guidance for his life?

Carrie Underwood feat. Ludacris
The Champion
Country, Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock

Carrie Underwood fights her way to the top as a “The Champion” with this inspiring anthem.

Charli XCX
POP 2
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop

Charli XCX’s latest mixtape chronicles the ups and downs of living life in the fast lane.

Eminem
Revival
Rap/Hip-Hop

Eminem has always been known for his controversial, graphic lyrics. Revival is no exception.

Eminem
Walk on Water
Rap/Hip-Hop

Eminem’s latest profanely ponders how to make sense of life as fame begins to fade.

Migos, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B
MotorSport
Rap/Hip-Hop

“MotorSport” is less like a sport, and more like a degrading song that glorifies promiscuity, drugs and violence.

NF
Perception
Christian/Gospel, Rap/Hip-Hop

The third effort from this Christian rapper is indisputably raw, unapologetic and confessional—and redemptive, too.

Post Malone
Rockstar
Rap/Hip-Hop

This chart-topping hit from rapper Post Malone either embraces hedonism or satirically critiques it—but it’s not clear which.

G-Eazy
No Limit
Rap/Hip-Hop

Profane, dehumanizing degradation of women is the name of the game on rapper G-Eazy’s latest hit.