music / Hip-Hop

The 10 best new rap songs right now

Featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Young Nudy, Xanman, Lil Uzi Vert, Queen Key, and more.

By Ben Dandridge-Lemco

Photographer Cary Fagan

May 17, 2019

1

Megan Thee Stallion, "Best You Ever Had"

Obviously Megan can rap her ass off, but I love when she gets on a more melodic tip like this.

2

Young Nudy f. Megan Thee Stallion, "Shotta"

Obviously Megan can get on a more melodic tip, but I love when she raps her ass off like this. (Sidenote: Pi'erre is saving rap right now.)

3

Xanman, "7.62 (Pt. 3 Intro)"

XAN FREE

4

Queen Key, "Substitute"

EMPA is so good.

5

KGibbs f. Lil Uzi Vert, "DaVille"

Uzi floated 😌

6

Polo G, "Deep Wounds"

Polo G has reached the "shoot a video in the Hollywood Hills" level of his career. You love to see it.

7

Ice Billion Berg, Bushy B, & Majornine, "Nobody Else"

305 summer jam.

8

Bosslife Big Spence, "10k"

dumbass slap.

9

Young Nudy, "Gas Station"

Sli'merre is elite and incredible. Put some respect on Nudy please.

10

Megan Thee Stallion f. DaBaby, "Cash Shit"

Another Megan 'cause why not.

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