With legitimately classic albums from Kendrick Lamar, Denzel Curry, Little Simz, Loyle Carner, JID and more, 2022 set a sky-high bar for hip-hop going into 2023. And while some of rap's biggest stars swung and missed this year (sorry Drake, apologies Diddy), the genre that has arguably been the most forward-thinking and explorative for some time, duly delivered a host of sublime records from established names and brand-new artists alike. Here are 2023's 10 best hip-hop releases.
