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Major hip-hop album drops, festival dates, award shows, and tour announcements from top artists.
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Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE & Surf Gang - POMPEII // UTILITY (Album)
Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE team up with NYC producer collective Surf Gang for a 33-track collaborative double album. MIKE leads 15 tracks on POMPEII while Earl handles 18 on UTILITY. Released via 10k/Tan Cressida/Surf Gang Records.
Swae Lee - Same Difference (Album)
Swae Lee releases his debut solo album "Same Difference" featuring French Montana, Nicki Minaj, and Post Malone. The genre-blending project showcases smooth melody-driven rap and R&B influences.
Tink - F**k, Marry, Kill (Album)
Chicago R&B artist Tink releases her new album F**k, Marry, Kill, a soulful project highlighting her storytelling depth and smooth vocal expression. Includes the single Overrated.
Baby Keem - The Ca$ino Tour Begins
Baby Keem kicks off his 36-date Ca$ino World Tour in support of his album Ca$ino. The North American leg begins in Raleigh, NC and runs through June, followed by European dates.
Wiz Khalifa - Kush + Orange Juice 2
Wiz Khalifa drops the highly anticipated sequel to his iconic mixtape Kush + Orange Juice.
Kehlani - KEHLANI (Album)
Kehlani's fifth studio album via Atlantic Records. 17 tracks with features from Clipse, Brandy, Usher, Keri Hilson, and Tank. Releasing on Kehlani's birthday. Preceded by singles "Folded" and "Out the Window".
Kid Cudi - The Rebel Ragers Tour Begins
Kid Cudi kicks off his 33-date Rebel Ragers Tour at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, AZ. The North American tour runs through June 27 in Chula Vista, CA, with special guests M.I.A., Big Boi, and A-Trak on select dates.
Lil Tjay - They Just Ain't You (Album)
Bronx rapper Lil Tjay releases his fourth studio album They Just Ain't You via TrenchKid Records/ADA. The 13-track project arrives the day after his 25th birthday, featuring singles First Time, Letter to My Block, and Used 2 Love.
Rolling Loud Orlando 2026
The only Rolling Loud festival in the US in 2026. Headlined by Don Toliver (Fri), Playboi Carti (Sat), and NBA YoungBoy (Sun). 75+ artists over 3 days.
Don Toliver - Octane Tour Begins
Don Toliver launches his Octane Arena Tour at Rolling Loud Orlando, in support of his #1 Billboard 200 album Octane. The 34-date tour includes Madison Square Garden and Crypto.com Arena stops.
Freddie Gibbs - The Last Rabbit Tour
Freddie Gibbs launches The Last Rabbit Tour across North America, starting May 15 in Des Moines, IA and running through June 21 in Anaheim, CA. Support from Nourished by Time, Geordie Greep, and 2deadboyz.
6LACK - Love Is The New Gangsta (Album)
6LACK releases his new album Love Is The New Gangsta via LVRN/Interscope Records. A 15-track project marking his most personal era, rooted in self-exploration and healing.
Wale and Smino - Everything Is A Lot. The Tour
A 22-date tour featuring Wale and Smino, running from late May through early July 2026, hitting major cities including Los Angeles, Denver, New York, and more.
A$AP Rocky - Don't Be Dumb Tour
A$AP Rocky's 42-date world arena tour kicks off at United Center in Chicago, spanning North America and Europe.
Latto - Big Mama (Album)
Latto's fourth studio album via Streamcut/RCA Records. 17 tracks. Announced alongside her pregnancy reveal on March 20. Preceded by single "Business and Personal (Intro)".
Governors Ball 2026 - A$AP Rocky, Baby Keem, Clipse, Freddie Gibbs
Governors Ball Music Festival returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, NYC. Hip-hop headliners include A$AP Rocky, with Baby Keem, Clipse, Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, and Mariah the Scientist.
J. Cole - The Fall-Off Tour
J. Cole announces his massive worldwide The Fall-Off Tour spanning 50+ cities across 15 countries. North American leg launches July 11 in Charlotte, NC.
Tyler, the Creator - All Points East (London)
Tyler, the Creator headlines All Points East festival in London's Victoria Park across two days. Lineup includes Clipse, Turnstile, Baby Keem, Sexyy Red, Vince Staples, Danny Brown, Ghostface Killah, and more.
Doja Cat - Tour Ma Vie World Tour (North America)
Doja Cat launches the North American leg of her Tour Ma Vie World Tour with 31 arena shows. Kicks off at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, wrapping December 1 at Madison Square Garden in NYC.