Over the past decade, the world of rap music has witnessed an evolution, with artists like Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, and J. Cole delivering groundbreaking albums that have left a lasting impact on the genre. From critically acclaimed masterpieces to divisive releases, here’s a compilation of the best and worst rap albums from each year since 2010:
2010: Best: Kendrick Lamar – “Section.80” Worst: Soulja Boy – “The DeAndre Way”
2011: Best: Kanye West & Jay-Z – “Watch the Throne” Worst: Lil Wayne – “Tha Carter IV”
2012: Best: Kendrick Lamar – “good kid, m.A.A.d city” Worst: Chief Keef – “Finally Rich”
2013: Best: Kanye West – “Yeezus” Worst: Tyga – “Hotel California”
2014: Best: J. Cole – “2014 Forest Hills Drive” Worst: Iggy Azalea – “The New Classic”
2015: Best: Kendrick Lamar – “To Pimp a Butterfly” Worst: Wiz Khalifa – “Khalifa”
2016: Best: Chance the Rapper – “Coloring Book” Worst: Lil Yachty – “Teenage Emotions”
2017: Best: Kendrick Lamar – “DAMN.” Worst: Lil Pump – “Lil Pump”
2018: Best: J. Cole – “KOD” Worst: Kanye West – “Ye”
2019: Best: Tyler, the Creator – “IGOR” Worst: Blueface – “Find the Beat”
2020: Best: Run The Jewels – “RTJ4” Worst: 6ix9ine – “TattleTales”
2021: Best: Tyler, the Creator – “Call Me If You Get Lost” Worst: DaBaby – “Back on My Baby Jesus Sh*t Again”
This compilation reflects the diversity and evolution of rap music over the past decade, showcasing the highs and lows of the genre as experienced through the releases of some of its most prominent artists.