2025 has been an interesting year for hip-hop. Overall, there haven't been a ton of blockbuster albums, although there has been quite a bit of quality. Some of the biggest artists in the world have remained active, while others are seemingly waiting for the floodgates to open. Having said that, April 2025 was a bit of a quiet month. Regardless, HotNewHipHop did what it always does, provide readers with the best that hip-hop has to offer. Below, you can find our staff favorites of the last month.
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Ken Carson - More Chaos
Ray Vaughn - The Good The Bad The Dollar Menu
2Hollis - Star
redveil - "square one"
JID - "WRK"
PinkPantheress - "Tonight"
Young Thug & Future - "Money On Money"
Rod Wave - "Sinners"
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