Per Hip Hop All Day, Kendrick boasts 2.98 billion streams with GNX and Carti garnered 2.16 billion streams via MUSIC. Tyler, The Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA is at number three, followed by Kanye West’s Graduation, K.Dot’s DAMN., Doechii’s Alligator Bites Never Heal, and Travis Scott’s UTOPIA. Drake comes in at number eight with Views, Travis again with ASTROWORLD, and Metro Boomin rounds out the top ten with HEROES & VILLAINS. Other notable albums in the top 50 (that actually released this year) include Central Cee’s Can’t Rush Greatness, Lil Tecca’s DOPAMINE, and Lil Baby’s WHAM.

According to other reports, Ye’s Graduation was the most streamed rap album in 2025 when taking into account most, if not all, streaming platforms. Drake was Spotify’s most streamed rapper in 2025, adding an 11th consecutive achievement in this category.

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Most Streamed Hip-Hop Music Of 2025

Drake also secured that title for Apple Music. As for his rival, Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” was Apple Music’s most streamed rap song in 2025. Beyond this binary and close-minded interpretation of these numbers, though, there are a lot of other narratives to consider.

One of them is the relative lack of new albums on this list, although folks would have to bring up previous year-end numbers to really make a point. Still, it speaks to the resonance of earlier classics and the difficulty in making a big hit these days, which is by no means a hip-hop-exclusive issue.

Still, 2026 could be a big year that counters this presumption. After all, Drizzy and King Vamp have new solo albums to drop, as well as highly anticipated releases from folks like Don Toliver. He landed on this 2025 list multiple times as well.

Will next year represent similar results or are we in for some more true blockbusters? We’ll just have to wait and see…

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To ring in 2026, 50 Cent spent his evening in Miami, as seen in a couple of clips shared by 2Cool2Blog on Instagram. He performed at E11EVEN for an energetic crowd and even surprised his friend Flo Rida with a luxury watch.

His New Year’s Eve performance came shortly after it was reported that he secured the title of the most-streamed New York rapper on YouTube of the year once again. He shared the news with his followers and did a bit of bragging in his caption. “I thought we got over this guys, it is the way it is,” he wrote. “LOL.”

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Who Does 50 Cent Have Beef With?

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The performance also took place amid his beef with Jim Jones, which has escalated in recent weeks. Just a few days ago, Jones, Fabolous, Maino, and Dave East dropped a freestyle called “Squautter’s Rights,” which seemingly contained at least a few jabs at Fif.

For those who don’t recall, 50 Cent recently accused them of owing thousands in back rent. He even released audio of an alleged phone call with their landlord, in which he accuses them of being anywhere from $80K to $180K in debt to him.

In response to the freestyle, Fif teased a busy year, indicating that he might have even more up his sleeve.

“Let’s toast to success, health, and prosperity,” he declared. “I’m planning my new year. When I’m done, I’ll come out to play. You know everyone who plays with me wishes they didn’t in the end.”

Read More: 50 Cent Once Again Finishes 2025 As New York’s Top Rapper On YouTube

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Release Date: January 1, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from NUN2SUM.

I came up from a dollar to a thousand,
From a thousand to a million, now I got it,
This rapping s**t, I’m passionate about it
And they gon’ hate, ’cause they can’t take the hood up out me

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zsneakerheadz reports that the Air Jordan 14 “Black/University Blue” will be released on March 21st, 2026.

Bold university blue accents contrast beautifully against the sleek black suede upper throughout the design. The Air Jordan 14 remains an iconic model inspired by Michael Jordan’s Ferrari 550 Maranello.

Its unique shape and luxury automotive design cues set it apart from other Jordan signatures. The silhouette debuted in 1998 during Jordan’s final championship season with the Chicago Bulls.

This “Black/University Blue” iteration stays true to the model’s premium construction and attention to detail. Black suede dominates the upper, creating a sophisticated foundation for the vibrant blue highlights. University blue appears on the collar, midsole sections, and outsole for strategic pops of color.

The Ferrari-inspired shield logo sits prominently on the lateral heel in matching blue tones. White and metallic silver accents on the midsole add visual depth to the overall design. The combination creates a clean, wearable colorway that honors the shoe’s performance basketball heritage.

Fans can expect this colorway to hit retailers next spring. Official release details and retailer information will emerge as the launch date approaches closer.

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Air Jordan 14 “University Blue” Retail Price

The Air Jordan 14 “Black/University Blue” features a premium black suede upper that gives the shoe a luxurious, refined look true to its Ferrari-inspired roots. Vibrant university blue accents create bold contrast against the dark base, appearing on the padded collar, sculpted midsole portions, and throughout the rubber outsole.

The sleek low-profile silhouette maintains its distinctive smooth lines from toe to heel with perforated detailing adding texture to the suede panels. White and metallic silver hits accent the ribbed midsole sections for added depth.

Also a university blue Jumpman branding appears on the tongue and the iconic Ferrari shield logo sits on the lateral heel, bringing the entire color story together in a clean, cohesive design.

Finally the retail price of the sneakers will be $210 when they release.

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According to Albe Back, however, he’s telling the truth. “Must of been a slow news day,” he began on his Instagram Story. “But I’ll pass a poly for sure.” Ye didn’t back down, taking to social media once again to double down.

“Ask James Blake,” he wrote. “The whole album that leaked is made from freestyles that I did with James over his beats[.] You can tell because there’s missing words[.] The melody is super special when I sing ‘always.'”

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Is Kanye West Dropping A New Album?

This isn’t the first time Ye has set the record straight in recent days, either. Earlier this week, he also clarified that a bucket list making its rounds online is not really his, despite rumors. “That so called bucket list is fake. It’s not my hand writing,” he declared. The fake bucket list included things like owning a pug, skydiving, swimming with sharks, and more.

As for what Ye is actually up to these days, he recently surprised fans at a Deon Cole comedy show in Hollywood, where he shared some big news. “You got anything we could look out for?” Cole asked him at the show. “No music, no shirts or sweaters or some boots?” He responded simply, saying, “New album.” Ye didn’t provide him with any further details.

He also recently linked up with his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, to celebrate the holidays for the sake of their kids. A source told TMZ that the former couple is being “cordial with each other” for the time being. They added that the Chicago artist is “really working on himself” following years of concerning behavior and controversy.

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In a clip caught by Ak’s affiliated DJ Akademiks TV page on Instagram, he went off on Diggs for hiring someone with a physically attractive body. His specific words on the matter were quite fiery.

“To be honest with you, you need to be neutered, n***a,” the journalist remarked on his Kick stream. “You’re too f***ing horny. If you’re hiring a chef with a BBL, and you got five other baby mamas that look bad as hell, and you with Cardi B, how many b***hes do you want to f**k, n***a? Your d**k is going to be your downfall, gang. You’re doing too much. That might be a little bit hypocritical for me to say, ’cause that’s most men. Most of us men, our d**k is our downfall. We’re too horny. It’s like we have an insatiable appetite for more. If you’re hiring a chef, why do you need a b***h with a BBL?”

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Stefon Diggs’ Allegations

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During this stream, DJ Akademiks commented on Stefon Diggs’ accuser’s appearance. Some fans might see this as proof of his assessment of all men being “horny,” while others are taking his side. All in all, it’s been a whirlwind to witness, and we’ll see how it plays out in court.

Speaking of which, the NFL wide receiver’s attorney Michael DiStefano claimed that they’re working out a financial offer with the accuser to settle this. A spokesperson for Diggs’ team, the New England Patriots, stated that he categorically denies the allegations and that the team is supporting him while more information comes out.

The allegations against Stefon Diggs are that he physically assaulted his former private chef over a salary dispute on December 2. He wants the court to delay his arraignment from January 23 to March due to the AFC Championship game. We will see how this all concludes.

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Kendrick Lamar came in second place with 11.6 billion streams. He’s followed by Travis Scott with 9.1 billion streams, and Kanye West with 8.6 billion streams. Future, Eminem, Playboi Carti, and more also made the top ten.

It doesn’t look like Drake plans on slowing down in 2026, either. In fact, he’s currently gearing up to drop his highly anticipated ninth studio album, ICEMAN.

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When Is Drake Dropping ICEMAN?

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At the time of writing, the project still doesn’t have an official release date, but it’s expected to arrive sometime in the next 12 months. Last week, he took to Instagram with a warning to the rest of the industry. In it, he made it clear he has big things planned. “I’m going on a last recording trip… There’s plenty to talk about. We’ll talk about it,” his post read. “ICEMAN coming soon, y’all boys better duck and get out the way.”

DJ Akademiks also delivered a promising message about the album a few weeks back, indicating that fans won’t have to wait much longer to finally hear it.

“Damn .. yall n****s really miss Drake… I’ll let him kno,” he wrote on Twitter/X at the time. “All the haters done change their tune .. maybe yall were right all he needed to do was to fall back n let yall realize ain’t sh*t popping out here without hm and now yall all remember the glory days huh…”

He concluded with a hint, writing, “[ice emoji] so soon.”

Read More: Drake Is Officially One Step Closer To Dropping “ICEMAN”

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Per the outlet, a Utah Highway Patrol trooper stopped a car on Interstate 15 in Utah County at around 4:30PM local time over a traffic violation. FOX 13 News suggests it was on Wednesday, December 31, but there are conflicting reports from Utah’s KUTV News. Three individuals were reportedly in the vehicle: an unidentified male driver, an unidentified female passenger, and a third passenger, YB himself. During the traffic stop, police conducted a probable cause search and seized unspecified illicit drugs in their discovery.

The male driver and female passenger reportedly claimed responsibility for the drugs, and the Utah County Attorney’s Office is reportedly screening charges for both individuals as of writing this article. Authorities reportedly did not arrest either individual, per KUTV News.

However, according to these reports, the Baton Rouge lyricist faces no charges at press time and police did not arrest him. It seems like the 26-year-old was not responsible in this situation and had nothing to do with the drugs. Still, considering NBA YoungBoy’s past legal trouble, this could’ve been a big headache if police charged him with anything or arrested him. Since getting out of jail, leaving house arrest, and dealign with a lot of legal scrutiny, he’s been working hard to stay out of trouble, minimize risk, and move on in his career.

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NBA YoungBoy In Utah

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According to KUTV News‘ report on the matter, caught by Livebitez on Instagram, a confidential tip informed the outlet that the traffic stop also involved a large amount of money. UHP Sergeant Mike Alexander told the news station that there was money in the car, but that it didn’t seem connected to the drugs. He also stated that, to his knowledge, this will not result in future charges for YB in relation to this specific incident or to his previous legal hurdles.

For those unaware, NBA YoungBoy’s connection to Utah was a big part of his public image amid his legal trouble earlier this decade. That’s where he spent his house arrest over federal gun charges stemming from 2021, and from where he recorded and released a lot of music in the meantime.

Despite other NBA YoungBoy drama concerning cheating rumors related to Kai Cenat’s ex girlfriend Gigi Alayah, hopefully 2026 continues his improving trend of turning down the headlines and turning up crowds and fans. Despite much initial confusion, it seems like this traffic stop won’t pursue him further.

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Release Date: January 1, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Rap Up 2025

N****s callin’ Young Thug a snitch, and it’s all his fault
Even though what he said in that precinct, that get used in court
Now he feelin’ like Gunna, awkward as f*ck
He ain’t rappin’, he was in that precinct talkin’ too much

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Release Date: December 31, 2025

Genre: Hip-Hop/Chicago Drill

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Harry Potter

Bought a charm when I could’ve bought a armada,
I be making dumb decisions like a darn toddler,
When my phone ain’t DND, b***h, it’s on holler,
Ain’t get my GED, but I get every dollar

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