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Best 1 Salt-N-Pepa

Salt-N-Pepa were a pioneering female rap duo from Queens, New York, who rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s with their energetic performances and socially conscious lyrics that challenged gender roles within hip-hop.

2 Nothing Was the Same

Nothing Was the Same is the third studio album by Canadian rapper Drake, released on September 24, 2013. Supported by the hit singles "Started From the Bottom" and "Hold On, We're Going Home," the album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. The record distinguishes itself from his pre...

3 Very Necessary

Very Necessary is the fourth studio album by American hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa, released on October 12, 1993, by Next Plateau Records. The album became the best-selling rap album by a female group, driven by the success of singles like Shoop and Whatta Man, the latter being a collaboration with En...

4 Paper Trail

"Paper Trail" is the sixth studio album by American rapper T.I., released on September 30, 2008, through Grand Hustle Records and Atlantic Records. The album's title references the artist's decision to physically write down his lyrics on paper, departing from his previous method of memorizing verses...

5 Nicki Minaj - The Pinkprint

Released in 2014, The Pinkprint is the third studio album by Trinidadian-American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj. The record represents a stylistic shift toward a more introspective and personal tone, blending elements of hip-hop, pop, and R&B. It features guest appearances from prominent artists suc...

6 Nelly
Nelly

Nelly, born Chad Kelly, rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with his distinctive flow, catchy hooks, and blend of Southern hip-hop influences, achieving massive commercial success with hits like “Hot In Her Kiss.”

7 Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday

"Pink Friday" is the debut studio album by Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj, released in November 2010 through Young Money, Cash Money, and Universal Motown. The album integrates elements of hip-hop, R&B, and pop, deliberately designed to showcase Minaj's versatility as both a hardcore rapper...

8 Montero
Montero

Montero is the 2021 debut studio album by American rapper and singer Lil Nas X. Blending pop rap with elements of pop, rock and contemporary R&B, it addresses sexuality, fame, loneliness, relationships and self-acceptance from an openly queer perspective. The album includes "Montero (Call Me by Your...

9 Under Construction

Under Construction is the fourth studio album by American rapper Missy Elliott, released in 2002. The record pays homage to old-school hip-hop while combining rap with contemporary pop and R&B production, much of it created with Timbaland. It includes the singles "Work It" and "Gossip Folks" and is...

10 Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em

Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em is the 1990 album by MC Hammer that became a massive commercial success, driven by the smash hit "U Can't Touch This."

11 Thank Me Later

Thank Me Later is the debut studio album by Canadian rapper Drake, released in 2010, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.

12 Post Malone - beerbongs & bentleys

2018 second studio album by Post Malone, which broke multiple first-week streaming records upon release and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

13 Recovery
Recovery

Recovery is the seventh studio album by American rapper Eminem, released in 2010, which marked a shift away from his previous alter egos.

14 That's What They All Say

That's What They All Say is the 2020 debut studio album by American rapper Jack Harlow, featuring the popular breakout hit single "Tyler Herro."

15 Views
Views

Views is the fourth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake, released in 2016, breaking numerous streaming records upon its highly anticipated release.

16 Nicki Minaj - Queen

Released in 2018, this is the fourth studio album by Nicki Minaj, notable for returning to her hardcore hip-hop roots and featuring collaborations with Eminem and Ariana Grande.

17 Nellyville
Nellyville

Nellyville is the second studio album by American rapper Nelly, released in 2002, which featured the chart-topping singles "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma."

18 Rolling Papers

Rolling Papers is the major-label debut studio album by American rapper Wiz Khalifa, released in 2011 and featuring the hit single Black and Yellow.

Album Midwest Hip Hop Album 2011 Pop Rap Wiz Khalifa Weed Rap
19 Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded

Released in 2012, this is the second studio album by Nicki Minaj, notable for its ambitious blend of hip hop, pop, and electronic dance music, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200.

20 Pain Is Love

Pain Is Love is the third studio album by American rapper Ja Rule, released in 2001, featuring successful collaborations with artists like Jennifer Lopez.

21 Lasers
Lasers

Lasers is the third studio album by American rapper Lupe Fiasco, released in 2011, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 after label disputes.

22 Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday 2

Released in 2023, this is the fifth studio album by Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj, serving as a sequel to her 2010 debut and debuting atop the US Billboard 200.

23 Macklemore
Macklemore

Seattle-born rapper Samuel Frederick McCrae, known professionally as Macklemore, achieved mainstream success with socially conscious hip-hop albums like “The Classic” and “Same Love,” frequently incorporating themes of LGBTQ+ rights and social justice into his music.

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