Hip-hop heavyweights

In 2022, rumors swirled that Kid Cudi would take a hiatus from music making. They proved to be just that – rumors – and a new album will be released in September. Vic Mensa has explored social work, sobriety, Ghana and himself, leading to an ambitious and self-reflective new record. The legendary Gucci Mane returns; Chief Keef is also back. Flo Milli’s forthcoming album delivers her idiosyncratic – at times, absurdist – and certainly hard-as-hell raps. South African rapper Nasty C continues his global growth.

Sept. 15: Kid Cudi, “Insano”; Vic Mensa, “Victor”;

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